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Community Services

Community services is a sector that is continually growing. Work is available in the not-for-profit, private and government sectors, in areas as broad as youth programs, alcohol and drug centres, non-clinical mental health settings, financial counselling, multicultural services, and disability and aged care programs.

Community services is a rewarding career path that will see you helping people in various ways. You will promote community cohesion and equality, helping people access services that will improve their quality of life. You will be able to better inform, advocate for and empower individuals or groups in a range of community settings.

During your training you will develop new skills in communication, case management, client work and advocacy, learning from real stories and examples which are delivered through a combination of lectures, guest speakers and a supervised field placement in a community services organisation.

After you've completed one of our community services qualifications you'll be equipped to take on a wide range of opportunities including, but not limited to, opportunities to work in Western Australia’s mental health system, view potential careers on the WA Government's Mental Health Commission website

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    Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

    National ID CHC43215 | State ID AWK4

    Make a difference to the lives of others

    Assist with supporting clients with alcohol and drug issues

    Campuses
    • Mount Lawley
    • Leederville

    Study Modes
    • Employer-based
    • On campus

    Certificate IV in Community Development

    National ID CHC42121 | State ID BII7

    Gain an industry specific qualification which relates to your Community Development job

    Gain the skills to assist in the delivery of programs that contribute to the development of capacity through public social change processes.
    Campuses
    • Leederville

    Study Modes
    • Employer-based

    Diploma of Community Development

    National ID CHC52121 | State ID BIJ2

    Gain an industry specific qualification which relates to your Community Development job 

    Gain the skills to manage the development and delivery of programs that build the capacity of communities to influence and guide their own future through public social change processes.

    Campuses
    • Leederville

    Study Modes
    • Employer-based

    Community Development Essentials Skill Set

    State ID EAE09

    Enhance your skills to be able to design, deliver and evaluate a community development program

    You will gain the foundation theories and practices to develop, deliver and evaluate community development programs and projects.

    Campuses
    • Leederville

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Community Development Funding Skill Set

    State ID EAE15

    Increase the likelihood of securing project support and ensuring long term success

    This skill set will help you identify potential sources of funding, determine the feasibility and sustainability of the funding sources and develop a proposal aligned to funding source requirements.

    Campuses
    • Leederville

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Community Development Project Management Skill Set

    State ID EAE10

    Enhance your skills to be able to design, implement and review community-based projects.

    This online skill set will cover project management principles and provide participants with the tools and templates required to design, implement, and review community-based projects.

    Campuses
    • Leederville

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Community Engagement Skill Set

    State ID EAE02

    Enhance your skills to be able to develop, implement and evaluate a community engagement project. 

    You will gain the foundation theories and practices to develop, deliver and evaluate community engagement projects.

    Campuses
    • Leederville

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Certificate III in Community Services

    National ID CHC32015 | State ID AWJ2

    There is an ongoing skill shortage in Community Services

    Gain an insight into the community services sector including mental health, alcohol and other drug services and domestic violence services. This course is ideal for support workers, case workers and client contact officers.

    Campuses
    • Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
    • Leederville

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Diploma of Community Services

    National ID CHC52021 | State ID BIJ1

    There is an ongoing skill shortage in Community Services.

    Gain specialised skills in community services to work autonomously under broad directions from senior management, providing direct support to individuals or groups.

    Campuses
    • Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
    • Leederville

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate IV in Community Services

    National ID CHC42021 | State ID BII6

    Further your skills in developing services and programs for the community

    There is an ongoing skill shortage across a wide range of sectors within the community services industry

    Campuses
    • Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
    • Leederville
    • Mount Lawley

    Study Modes
    • Employer-based
    • On campus
    • Online