Are you passionate about helping children, youth and families at risk? This qualification will equip you with the skills to respond appropriately to diverse and complex needs, it will enhance your communication and case management strategies, and help you build professional skills for working within this rewarding industry. Turn your passion into a career.
The Community Services sector is one of the largest growth areas for employment, according to the Government’s ‘Job Outlook Service’. Over the coming years, thousands of jobs are expected to become available. This course is offered online.
This course has been identified as a ‘skills shortage area’ by the Queensland Government. Due to the rapid growth of the community services sector, an increasing number of roles are becoming available and qualified workers are in demand. The community services sector assists and supports individuals, families and communities in need, contributing to their wellbeing and quality of life through social, residential, family and disability support.
This course is for anyone who would like to start a career supporting children, young people, and families, or for those looking to formalise their qualifications or progress in their existing role.
Training Tailor Made (TTM) are Skills Assure Suppliers of QLD Government Funding. Please contact us to
establish your eligibility for funding. There are a number of types of funding available, listed below:
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
(This does not include qualifications completed at school and/or foundations skills training)
If you already hold a Certificate IV or above, you may still be eligible to access Back to Work funding as it is available for students that have already completed qualifications in Australia (certain criteria applies).
Please contact us via admin@trainingailormade.com.au if you would like information on Back to Work funding. If no funding is available to you, payment plans are available for Full Fee.
During this course you will cover a various core skills needed to support children and families. These include
how to respond to specific situations, working effectively with children and young people, and how to support a safe environment.
CHCCCS004: Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS016: Respond to client needs
CHCCSM013: Facilitate and review case management
CHCDEV006: Analyse information for service planning and delivery
CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people
CHCDFV001: Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV002: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCPRT028: Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families
CHCPRT030: Build professional practice and sectoral expertise
CHCPRT034: Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs
HLTWHS003: Maintain work health and safety
CHCPRP003: Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCMHS001: Work with people with mental health issue
CHCDIS019: Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCCCS038: Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCMHS004: Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCYTH013: Engage respectfully with young people
CHCMGT005: Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
It is recommended that you:
You will require basic English and computer skills to undertake computer/online work and have access to a computer and internet. Please be aware that job roles in the community services sector may require manual handling tasks and may require vaccination evidence.
Training Tailor Made are Skills Assure Suppliers of QLD Government Funding. Please contact us to establish your eligibility for funding. There are a number of types of funding available, listed below:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed