Community Development Courses

If you are looking to turn your desire to build better communities by helping others into a rewarding career, then this CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Hader Institute of Education could be a great qualification for you. The Australian Government is putting more resources into the community services sector and the number of professionals required to work in this field is expected to increase threefold over the next decade, so now is the perfect time to become a qualified community services professional.

This course is designed to give you all the necessary knowledge in fields such as community services, case management and social housing, and on completion you will be able to undertake a variety of community support based roles. You will learn essential skills such as how to analyse impact of sociological factors on clients in community work and services, how to establish and confirm the counselling relationship, how to facilitate the counselling relationship and process and how to provide case management supervision.

This 100% online course consists of three hours per week of online classroom sessions, 22 hours per week of structured self-paced study and seven one-on-one online skills development and practice sessions and will see you ready to commence your first role in community services within 12 months. All learners will be required to complete a total of 100 hours of practical work placement as part of their studies. You’ll be placed in an organisation relevant to your field of study.

Please note: This course is fee-for-service, it is not government funded.

The HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance offered by Open Colleges is designed to equip students with the essential skills needed to support healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists. In addition, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

This nationally recognised qualification prepares individuals to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients facing various health challenges, ultimately enhancing their quality of life. Students will engage in practical learning experiences that cover a range of topics, including safe work practices, medical terminology, and the principles of infection control, ensuring they are well-prepared for a rewarding career in the allied health sector.

Throughout the course, participants will develop a versatile skill set that includes facilitating the empowerment of individuals receiving support, promoting independence, and understanding the impact of health conditions. The program is structured to allow for flexible study, enabling students to balance their education with other commitments. With no exams and a focus on practical assessments, learners can progress at their own pace while gaining valuable insights into the healthcare environment. Enquire to learn more.

160 hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

The demand for community services specialists is on the rise in Australia and the number of required community services workers is set to increase threefold over the next decade, so if you have an aptitude for helping other now is the perfect time to become a qualified community services worker with this CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services qualification from Hader Institute of Education.

This course is designed for people wishing to build a career based on helping others live their best lives and focuses on enabling you to provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services. The course will give you essential skills and knowledge such as how to facilitate the interests and rights of clients, how to work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, how to recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence and how to provide loss and grief support.

This 100% online course consists of three hours per week of online classroom sessions, 15 hours per week of structured self-paced study and seven one-on-one online skills development and practice sessions and will see you ready to commence your first role in community services within 12 months.

This is one of the only course of its kind available nationally so enquire now and begin your journey to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Please note: This course is fee-for-service, it is not government funded.

 

The Bachelor of Community Services, offered by Torrens University Australia, is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for a rewarding career in the community and public sectors. This course covers a wide range of topics including counselling, social justice, advocacy, and welfare. Students will gain hands-on experience through fieldwork placements, ensuring they graduate with valuable industry contacts and real-world experience. The course is currently seeking accreditation by the industry peak body, which underscores its commitment to maintaining high standards and relevance in the field.

Throughout the course, students will engage in practical training while also receiving a solid grounding in communication, counselling, and policy theory. The curriculum includes a variety of elective subjects, allowing students to tailor their studies to their specific interests and career goals. The Bachelor of Community Services also emphasises the importance of respectful and effective communication, critical judgement in advocacy, and the implementation of community services competencies within ethical and professional standards. With a requirement of 400 hours of fieldwork placement, students will be well-prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation.

Enquire to learn more about how the Bachelor of Community Services can help you achieve your career aspirations in the community services sector.

If you are deeply passionate about the community sports landscape and would like to commence a rewarding career in the field of community sports, then this Diploma of Community Sport and Movement qualification from Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) could be a great choice.

The course will enable you to acquire the indispensable knowledge and skills essential for excelling in entry-level positions within the community sport industry. This comprehensive program is strategically designed to nurture your aspirations, catering to both newcomers entering the field and seasoned professionals aiming to advance their careers. With the focus on the development of the expertise needed to lead, coordinate, and contribute effectively to community sports initiatives, from event management to grassroots engagement, the curriculum encompasses a wide spectrum of community based initiatives, ensuring you are thoroughly equipped to drive positive change in your community.

If you’re a compassionate type of person who thrives on empowering the disadvantaged people in your community, then this CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) qualification from Open Colleges could provide you with an interesting and rewarding career pathway. Additionally, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

This course is designed to prepare you for enduring success in the expanding aged care sector by becoming a proficient aged and disability care worker. The course will teach you sector essentials, including how to follow safe work practices for direct client care, how to facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support, how to provide individualised support and how to support independence and wellbeing of clients, amongst others. This course also involves 160 hours of practical work placement within an approved care facility, aimed at giving you much needed real life experience before you graduate.

This course is conducted 100% online except for the practical work component which will have to be suitably arranged.

If you have a passion for compassionate care and aspire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities, then the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) offered by Insight Training is an ideal pathway for you.

In Australia, where the demand for skilled Disability Support professionals is increasing due to demographic shifts, this qualification emerges as a timely opportunity for those seeking a fulfilling and stable career. This course equips you with essential skills, including effective communication in health or community services, empowerment of people with disabilities, mental health issues and chronic disease. Upon completion, you will be thoroughly prepared and certified to excel in various individual and community support roles within the Disability sector.

The program includes a vital 120-hour practical work component in an approved service facility, offering you a chance to apply your skills in a real-world setting and gain invaluable industry experience. Insight Training supports students in securing suitable placements for this segment.

After achieving this qualification, students may undertake the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability.

This course is delivered in-classroom at one of Insight Training’s campuses:

• Joondalup (day classes available)
• Morley (evening classes available)

120 hours of work placement is also required.

Please Note: This course is NOT available to people on a 500 or 600 visa.

If you’re currently employed in the community services sector and are looking for a way to further your career, then this CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) qualification from GROW Training Group could be the way to go.

Throughout this course, you will acquire the essential skills to effectively manage, coordinate, and/or deliver person-centered services to individuals, groups, and communities. There are a growing number of career opportunities based around advocacy in areas such as family welfare, community health, employment services, and disability services. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Community Services, you will be well-prepared and fully qualified for a fulfilling career as a case manager.

This course also entails 200 hours of supervised work placement which will have to be completed prior to graduation.

Enrolment period is 24 months. We find our students complete the qualification in varied time frames. It really does depend on your life situation and availability. The program can be completed in a much shorter time – we would recommend aiming at completing 1 unit per month.

This program is delivered in our online learner system. You do not need to come to class, however, you will need to stay connected with your Educator and attend phone and/or web meetings to complete some of the practical components of your course. eLearning allows you the flexibility of completing your course at your own pace, at times to suit work and other life commitments. You can work on your course at anytime, anywhere supported by your industry experienced educator via telephone and email no matter where you are.

Please Note: Grow Training Group operates as a privately managed Registered Training Organisation (RTO), differing from government-run institutions such as a TAFE. Consequently, Grow does not offer government funding.

Gain the skills to make a positive impact in the lives of clients in aged care, health, and the community services sectors with the CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health offered by Open Colleges in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (RTO: 90197). Additionally, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to plan, implement and monitor individual and group activities for a diverse range of people. You’ll learn to support independence and wellbeing, relationships with carers and families, as well as community participation and social inclusion. You’ll learn by working for a fictitious care facility where you’ll be introduced to a range of fictitious colleagues and be faced with a variety of situations you may encounter in a real-life workplace.

120 hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

If you are a compassionate person interested in a career that helps support your broader community, then this CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work qualification from GROW Training Group could be just the course you’re looking for.

Empowering the youth is an investment in our collective future. Throughout this program, you will acquire the requisite skills and knowledge to provide support in diverse circumstances, encompassing social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental, and protection-related contexts. Your role will involve aiding individuals in their transformative journey towards a more enriched and constructive life. You’ll develop the capacity to coordinate and deliver tailored programs and activities that address the unique needs of young individuals.

This Certificate IV in Youth Work program has been developed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure that your education is both comprehensive and directly relevant to the dynamic youth work sector. This qualification is ideally suited for those aspiring to assume roles responsible for shaping and overseeing programs and services geared towards young people. Over the course of your studies, you will acquire the competencies needed to support the holistic well-being of adolescents and youth aged 12 to 24, encompassing their safety, emotional resilience, and social integration.

It also involves a mandatory 80 hours of supervised work placement designed to give you the industry real world experience.

Enrolment period is 24 months. We find our students complete the qualification in varied time frames. It really does depend on your life situation and availability. The program can be completed in a much shorter time – we would recommend aiming at completing 1 unit per month.

This program is delivered in our online learner system. You do not need to come to class, however, you will need to stay connected with your Educator and attend phone and/or web meetings to complete some of the practical components of your course. eLearning allows you the flexibility of completing your course at your own pace, at times to suit work and other life commitments. You can work on your course at anytime, anywhere supported by your industry experienced educator via telephone and email no matter where you are.

Please Note: Grow Training Group operates as a privately managed Registered Training Organisation (RTO), differing from government-run institutions such as a TAFE. Consequently, Grow does not offer government funding.

If you are currently a nurse or a midwife, and would like to boost your career by moving into child and family focused care and evidence-informed policy, then this Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health from UTS Online could be the ideal qualification for you.

This contemporary course will teach you all the family and child care essentials, and by the end of the course you will be able to confidently and competently provide high-quality, interdisciplinary and equitable care by working in partnership with families and caregivers. You will study crucial topics such as theoretical and practical foundations of child and family health, family and community health in practice as well as learning all about the development of younger and older children within a family.

You can complete the UTS Online Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health and have the subjects, or credit points, attributed to a Master of Women’s and Children’s Health.

The Bachelor of Education (Physical & Health Education) qualification from the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is perfect for those looking to pursue a career in physical and health education.

This degree will provide you with the graduate qualification to become a PDHPE teacher. Based on the Graduate Outcome Survey 2021, ACPE was recognised as having a 100% graduate employment rate for the course. Highly qualified and experienced lecturers will be delivering course content, making sure you’ll develop the skills that are needed to be a classroom-ready teacher. The Bachelor of Education (PHE) also incorporates units in both health and movement, as well as pedagogical and curriculum studies, all designed with the intention to equip you with requisite skills to become a teacher.

ACPE outshines competitors in the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey, showcasing what students have said about their experience at ACPE. ACPE ranked number 1 for Education courses in Australia for learning resources and skills development in 2021.

If you are looking for a career that utilises your great communication and interpersonal skills as well as your desire to help others in the community, then this CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Industry Skills Training could be a great career step. This qualification is also ideal for people already working in the community services sector who wish to expand their knowledge in the field and further their career.

This course is delivered in-classroom at one of Industry Skills Training’s campuses:

• Joondalup (evening classes available)
• Malaga (day classes available)

The course will teach you essential skills required for holding positions involved in community services, case management and social housing that focus on management, coordination and delivery of person-centred services to individuals, groups and various communities.

By acquiring skills such as facilitating workplace debriefing and support processes, managing legal and ethical compliance, assessing and promoting social, emotional and physical well-being, providing advocacy and representation services and development and facilitation of all aspects of case management, you will be able to confidently perform in a range of community services positions across a broad spectrum of organisations.

This qualification will also enable you to work autonomously under broad directions from senior management, as well as to oversee the work of junior staff members.

200 hours of work placement is required to complete this course.

Important Information
Before you continue, please check if this course suits your needs:

• You must be an Australian citizen or resident. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept enrolments from International Student Visa holders (Subclass 500).
• This course is delivered in-person, with evening classes (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) in Joondalup and daytime classes (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM) in Malaga.
• Know the time commitment. The course runs for 22 weeks full-time in Malaga or 27 weeks part-time in Joondalup.

If any of these restrictions affect you, this course may not be suitable. Otherwise, keep reading to learn more!

Government funding may be available for this course through WA Jobs & Skills, significantly reducing your fees if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Despite positive changes in society’s view of women’s health in the recent years, we are still far from where we need to be on the issue – 44% of women in Australia can’t afford a doctor when they need one, and this number increases to 70% for women from non-English speaking backgrounds, 62% for women with a disability, 53% for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and 57% for LGBTQIA+ (ref: Jean Hailes, 2022).

The Master of Women’s and Children’s Health from UTS Online, a first qualification of its kind, will allow you to focus on women’s and children’s specific health needs and make a difference where it counts.

This course looks at the unique and individual needs of women and children, including reproductive health, pregnancy, motherhood and menopause, while giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality, culturally appropriate and accessible care to all Australians.

By absorbing contemporary material that focuses on current issues, you will learn all about current issues in women’s and children’s healthcare globally, how to deal with legal and ethical issues in women’s health, how to manage social healthcare and all about indigenous public health.

By the end of the course you will have developed fundamental health research, policy making and healthcare management skills and knowledge that will allow you to actively take part in improving the women’s and children’s healthcare offering in Australia.

 

Health and social assistance is Australia’s largest and fastest-growing sector, with employment projected to grow by 15.8% over the five years to November 2026. If you have an interest in women’s and children’s health, and would like to boost your career and take advantage of the growth within the sector, then the Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Children’s Health from UTS Online could be the ideal qualification for you.

It will give you a strong foundation to pursue a career in women’s and children’s health by teaching you all about the existing issues in women’s and children’s health. You will learn about global and local perspectives in sexual, reproductive, and maternal health; legal and ethical issues in women’s health, as well as current issues and challenges facing women’s and children’s health globally.

By the end of this innovative course you will be well positioned to take on senior roles in women’s and children’s health and policy making.

You can complete the UTS Online Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health and have the subjects, or credit points, attributed to a Master of Women’s and Children’s Health.

 

If you possess a genuine passion for facilitating positive transformations in individuals’ lives, enhancing their self-sufficiency and overall well-being, then this CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services qualification from GROW Training Group could be just the qualification you’re after.

Professionals in the field of Community Services offer invaluable support, advocacy, and interventions to clients, whether on an individual basis, within group settings, or within broader community contexts, encompassing a diverse spectrum of services. This program equips you with the skills necessary to assume diverse roles within the community sector, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of others. This qualification is a prerequisite for community service professionals engaged in the design and delivery of person-centered services to both individuals and groups. As a member of the Community Service workforce, your primary goal is to provide effective care to the community as a whole, as well as its individual constituents, with the ultimate aim of fostering positive life changes.

It also involves a mandatory 40 hours of supervised work placement designed to give you the industry real world experience.

Enrolment period is 24 months. We find our students complete the qualification in varied time frames. It really does depend on your life situation and availability. The program can be completed in a much shorter time – we would recommend aiming at completing 1 unit per month.

This program is delivered in our online learner system. You do not need to come to class, however, you will need to stay connected with your Educator and attend phone and/or web meetings to complete some of the practical components of your course. eLearning allows you the flexibility of completing your course at your own pace, at times to suit work and other life commitments. You can work on your course at anytime, anywhere supported by your industry experienced educator via telephone and email no matter where you are.

Please Note: Grow Training Group operates as a privately managed Registered Training Organisation (RTO), differing from government-run institutions such as a TAFE. Consequently, Grow does not offer government funding.

The Bachelor of Physical Activity for Health qualification from the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) blends sport science, health, and movement to open up doors to a variety of further study options and careers.

If you’re looking to pursue a career in health-related fields and focus on sport and physical activity, this degree is well suited. You will learn how to plan, develop, evaluate and implement health initiatives and physical activity, all with the purpose of helping others become more physically active. This course will ensure you graduate work-ready, whether that be working for the Government, in community organisations, or in the private health sector.

The Bachelor of Physical Activity for Health is also a direct pathway course into the Bachelor of Education (Physical & Health Education). The first year of both degrees have the same units. This means that if you qualify in your second year to transfer over, you don’t lose any credits or time.

If you’ve always wanted to work in the areas of healthcare or community services, but have no previous experience in the industry and don’t know where to start, then this CHCSS00088 Induction course from Open Colleges could be just the thing you’re looking for. Additionally, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

This skill-set is designed for people who have had no previous experience in the industry and focuses on teaching you the essentials such as how to communicate and work in health or community services, how to work with diverse people, how to follow safe work practices for direct client care and how to manage personal stressors in the work environment. By the end of the course you will have all the skills and knowledge required to launch your healthcare or community services career, or to continue studying and move onto CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services or the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support qualifications.

This course is delivered 100% online.

40 hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.