How to Become a Community Development Worker: Australian Careers in Youth Work

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.

 

If you possess a strong sense of compassion and excellent communication skills, and are looking to commence a rewarding career based on helping people in your community, then this CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health qualification from Insight Training could be just the course you’re looking for.

Focus on mental health in Australia is on the rise, as is the demand for trained mental health professionals nationally, and this course is specifically designed to give you all the necessary skills and knowledge, as well as confidence, to join this fast growing industry. By learning essential skills such as how to assess and promote social, emotional and physical well-being, how to recognise and respond to crisis situations, how to provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues and how to work collaboratively with the care network and other services you will set yourself up to perform competently in one of many community or individual mental health support roles available throughout the country. This qualification will provide the basis for a fulfilling that will see you making a real difference in the community.

This course features 80 hours of practical work that will ensure that you are fully prepared to put your newly gained skills to use in real-world situations.

You have a choice of studying this course online (blended with virtual classes), or by correspondence. Please note that both options still involve the practical work experience component.

After successful completion of this course, you may like to do further study with the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.

This CHC43315 Certificate in Mental Health qualification from Insight Training has government funding from the Jobs and Skills WA program, which applies to eligible WA residents, and is also backed by the WA and Commonwealth Government funding initiative “Free in ’23 – extended into ’24”, where eligible students can enrol in a select group of courses at no cost. Enquire today to see if you qualify!

This course uses the following delivery methods, please take this into account when assessing course suitability:

• Blended with virtual classes – you can do the whole course online but you do need to attend some online classes at specific times (a couple of nights per week) with trainers. This study mode is government funded and is the most popular type of study mode used by students at Insight Training.

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

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 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.

The CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services offered by h&h Accredited Training is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to thrive in various community service roles. This qualification covers a broad spectrum of topics, including effective communication, working with diverse populations, and responding to client needs. Students will engage in both theoretical and practical learning, ensuring they are well-prepared to support individuals from various backgrounds and circumstances within their communities.

Throughout the course, participants will complete five core units and select seven elective units tailored to their career aspirations. This flexibility allows students to focus on specific areas of interest, such as youth support, community development, or welfare services. Additionally, h&h provides various learning modes, making it accessible for all learners. With a strong emphasis on hands-on experience, students will also benefit from work placements that enhance their practical skills and employability in the community services sector.

By completing the CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services, graduates will be well-positioned to pursue a range of rewarding career opportunities, such as community care worker, referral worker, or youth support worker. This qualification not only opens doors to employment but also fosters a deeper understanding of the diverse needs within the community. Enquire to learn more.

This course can be studied 100% online, on h&h Accredited Training’s campus in Granville, NSW, or in distance mode (home-based with once-a-week access to one-on-one trainer support either at the campus or via video-conference).

80 hours of work placement is also required.

Government funding is available to eligible NSW residents.

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