Become a Community Wellness Officer

Bachelor of Dance Education

The Bachelor of Dance Education is delivered through the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) as a specialist professional qualification unique to Australia.

Units are provided by experienced and highly qualified professionals, ready to empower you with all the knowledge and skills needed to become a PDHPE and dance teacher. By combining health, dance, teaching, and physical education in one degree, you’ll be able to study all your passions at once. We outshine competitors in the Quality Indicators of Learning and Trust (QILT) Student Experience Survey. Compared to other education providers and universities, ACPE ranked number 1 for Education courses in Australia for learning resources and skills development.

The Bachelor of Dance Education is endorsed by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

Blended, Classroom, On Campus

NSW, Sydney

Choreographer, Community Wellness Officer, Dance Instructor, Dance Teacher

Price may vary

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Not Available

CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health

If you are a type of person who enjoys helping others live their best lives and are looking to commence a gratifying career, then this CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health qualification from Hader Institute of Education could be just the course you’re looking for. The course is designed for people looking for entry-level work based on helping people in communities or workplaces overcome various mental health issues such as ones connected to drug and alcohol consumption.

You will learn all the crucial skills to become a confident and successful mental health support worker, such as how to provide recovery oriented mental health services, how to recognise and respond to crisis situations, how to use communication to build relationships and how to provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues.

Aside from 48 weeks of theory-based online learning, during the course you will also be required to complete 80 hours of practical work placement which will ensure that on completion of the course you are ready to hit the ground running in your first work role.

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

Online, Workplace

Online

Assistant Community Services Worker, Community Support Worker, Community Wellness Officer, Community Worker, Mental Health Coordinator, Mental Health Support Worker, Mental Health Worker

Price may vary

12 months

Not Available

CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health

If you are looking for a career path based on helping others overcome issues posed by mental health challenges, or you already have some community services or health experience and would like to advance your career, then this CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health qualification from Hader Institute of Education could be a great option for you.

This qualification is designed to give you all the necessary specialist skills that will allow you to work with and support people in the community who face various challenges related to mental health. The course will teach you essential skills such as how to provide recovery oriented mental health services, how to provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs, how to provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues and how to assess and promote social, emotional and physical well-being.

The theoretical component of the qualification is 100% online based, while the course also involves 160 hours of practical work placement which will ensure that on completion you will have both required skills and knowledge and real world experience to engage in one of many mental health work positions available nationally.

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

Online, Workplace

Online

Community Care Worker, Community Health Worker, Community Services Case Manager, Community Services Worker, Community Wellness Officer, Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, Drug and Alcohol Worker, Mental Health Officer, Mental Health Support Worker

Price may vary

12 months

Not Available

CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

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.

Online, Workplace

Online

Case Manager, Case Worker, Community Care Worker, Community Development Youth Worker, Community Services Case Manager, Community Services Manager, Community Support Worker, Community Wellness Officer, Family Support Worker, Housing Officer, Indigenous Community Liaison Officer, Indigenous Youth Worker

Price may vary

18 months

CHC52015

Diploma of Community Services (WA only)

If you are a compassionate person with good communication skills, and would like to build a rewarding career based on building stronger local communities, then this CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Insight Training could be just the thing you’re looking for.

This contemporary course is specifically designed to give you all the skills and knowledge required to take on challenges presented in community services roles, as well as the ability to take on more senior and management roles in the sector. You will learn essential skills such as how to analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services, how to develop and implement service programs, how to manage legal and ethical compliance and how to develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management.

The course will allow you to choose an elective specialisation that focuses on one of the important aspects of community work such as drug and alcohol recovery, mental health, disability, youth work or case management. The course also involves 100-120 hours of practical work placement which will allow you to gain crucial practical experience required to hit the ground running once you take on a specific role in the industry.

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.

This course is government funded through the Jobs and Skills WA program, which applies to eligible WA residents.

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.

Blended, Workplace

WA

Aged Care Service Manager, Aged Care Worker, Case Coordinator, Case Management Supervisor, Community Care Worker, Community Centre Manager, Community Development Manager, Community Development Officer, Community Development Youth Worker, Community Services Case Manager, Community Services Manager, Community Wellness Officer, Community Worker, Indigenous Community Liaison Officer, Indigenous Youth Worker, Youth and Family Services Officer

Price may vary

Flexible to suit your needs

CHC33015

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) (WA only)

If you’re the type of person who is driven by a strong sense of compassion and want to turn your love for helping people in need into a rewarding and stable career, then this CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) qualification from Insight Training could be exactly what you’re looking for.

Australia has an ageing population and demand for qualified Aged Care professionals is on the rise, so this is a perfect time to enter this growing industry. This qualification will ensure that you have all the necessary skills and confidence to perform to your best in this important and in-demand sector. You will gain crucial skills such as how to communicate and work in health or community services, how to facilitate the empowerment of older people, how to deliver care services using a palliative approach and how to provide support to people living with dementia, and by the end of the course you will be fully equipped and qualified to take on a range of individual and community support roles in the Aged Care sector and beyond.

This course also entails a 120 hour practical work component at an approved service facility which will both serve to test your skills in a real-life work environment and give you practical experience within the industry. Insight Training will be able to assist students with finding appropriate placement if required.

You have a choice of studying this course in-classroom at one of our campuses (in Morley, Joondalup or Rockingham) or do blended study. Please note that both options still involve the practical work experience component.

This CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is available in Perth and regional WA. It is government-funded through the Jobs and Skills WA program, which applies to eligible WA residents, and is also covered by the WA Government and Commonwealth’s “Free in ’23 – extended into ’24” program, where students who qualify can enrol in eligible 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:

On Campus / Classroom – you will need to attend daytime classes at one of Insight Training’s campuses at Morley, Rockingham or Joondalup in order to complete this course. This study mode is government funded.

After achieving this qualification, students may undertake the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.

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

Blended, Classroom, On Campus, Workplace

WA

Aged Care Worker, Assistant Community Services Worker, Case Manager, Community Care Worker, Community Services Case Manager, Community Services Worker, Community Support Worker, Community Wellness Officer, Community-Based Support Officer

Price may vary

Flexible to suit your needs

Not Available

CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (VIC only)

If you possess a strong sense of compassion and would like to build a career based on helping people who need support, then the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification from Phillips Institute could be an ideal course to get you started.

With an ageing population, demand for services of professional individual support providers in Australia is at an all time high, and this course will provide you with all the skills and knowledge you need to join this rewarding and growing industry. You will learn essentials skills such as how to communicate and work in health or community services, how to provide individualised support and how to promote clients’ independence and well-being, how to provide support to people living with dementia and how to support community participation and social inclusion.

This course also involves 120 hours of practical work placement organised by Phillips Institute, designed to give you real world work experience and enable you to hit the ground running in any individual support role you may engage with on completion of the course.

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification from the Phillips Institute is covered by Victorian Government’s Skills First funding. Please enquire now to see if you qualify for this government funded program.

Classroom, On Campus, Workplace

VIC

Aged Care Worker, Community Services Worker, Community Wellness Officer, Community Worker, Disability Support Coordinator, Disability Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Personal Care Worker

Price may vary

22-24 weeks full-time (two days per week) or 28 weeks part-time (one day plus one evening per week)

Not Available

CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

If you are a great communicator and possess a strong sense of compassion, and would love to build a rewarding career based on helping people with a disability, then the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support qualification from Phillips Institute could be an ideal course for you.

Assisting people with disability is a noble and fulfilling role to play in your community, and with a growing focus on ensuring that people with disability have a high quality of life this sector is experiencing unprecedented growth. Phillips Institute’s Certificate IV in Disability Support course is a contemporary course designed to give you all the skills and knowledge you need to start performing competently and confidently in a range of different disability support roles in both government and private institutions. You will develop essential skills such as how to provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs, how to work with people with mental health issues, how to manage legal and ethical compliance and how to prepare for NDIS support coordination.

The course is available as weekly classes on campus in Carnegie or Warragul, Victoria, or online (recommended only for current Disability Support Workers). Work placement is not required, however it’s recommended you can access a relevant workplace to meet some assessment requirements. If you aren’t working in a related role, simulation options may be available.

The CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support qualification from Phillips Institute is covered by Victorian Government’s Skills First funding program. Please enquire now to see if you qualify for this government funding program.

This course requires entrants to hold either:

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), OR
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) , OR
CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

Blended, Classroom, On Campus, Online

VIC

Community Wellness Officer, Community Worker, Community-Based Support Officer, Disability Service Worker, Disability Support Coordinator, Disability Support Worker, Disability Team Leader, Disability Team Supervisor

Price may vary

6-12 months

CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services

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.

Blended, Online, Workplace

Online

Aged Care Worker, Assistant Community Services Worker, Community Centre Manager, Community Development Officer, Community Liaison, Community Support Worker, Community Wellness Officer, Disabilities Services Officer, Disability Support Worker, Indigenous Community Liaison Officer, Youth Worker

Price may vary

Maximum of 24 months

Not Available

CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Perth only)

If you are a good communicator who posses a sense of compassion and loves helping people in need, then maybe a career in community services and individual support could be right for you? If you can see yourself working as an aged care worker, personal carer, support worker or a community carer, then this CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification from Gateway Training Academy could be ideal for you.

Day and evening classes are available for this course. Evening classes are held only at select campuses. Gateway Training Academy has campuses in Perth, Fremantle, and Mandurah.

This qualification reflects the responsibilities of professionals working in community support and/or residential settings. Individual care professionals adhere to personalised plans to offer people-centered support to those requiring assistance due to ageing, disability, or other factors. The scope of work encompasses exercising discretion and judgment in the realm of individual support, coupled with a commitment to taking accountability for one’s own outputs. Professionals possessing this qualification possess a diverse skill set, encompassing factual, technical, and procedural knowledge, along with a foundational understanding of the theoretical concepts and practices essential for delivering individual support.

Students from WA may be eligible for government funding from the Jobs & Skills WA program, both of which cover a part of your course fees. Please enquire for to details and to check your eligibility.

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

Blended, Classroom, On Campus, Workplace

WA

Aged Care Service Manager, Aged Care Worker, Assistant Community Services Worker, Community Care Worker, Community Health Worker, Community Support Worker, Community Wellness Officer, Disabilities Services Officer, Disability Support Worker

Price may vary

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