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Aged care community services workers can be in residential, home or community-based environments. At TAFE NSW, you will develop a person-centred approach to support older people. Choose a lower-level certificate if you are starting your career, and aim towards diploma courses for professional development.
Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) online options available
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) (CHC33015) online options available
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) (CHC33015) online options available
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Community care workers care for clients in their homes or other community-based environments. At TAFE NSW you will develop a person-centred approach to support people. Choose a lower-level certificate if you are starting your career in this rewarding and growth area, and aim towards diploma courses for professional development.
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Certificate IV in Community Services (CHC42015) online options available
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Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) online options available
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Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC53215) online options available
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Disability workers care for clients in their homes or other community-based environments. At TAFE NSW you will develop a person-centred approach to support people with disabilities. Choose a lower-level certificate if you are starting your career in this area, and aim towards diploma courses for professional development.
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Start or progress your mental health and counselling career with TAFE NSW. All our courses are linked to employer needs. You will develop or refine person-centred counselling. Choose a lower-level certificate if you are starting your career in this area, and aim towards diploma courses for professional development.
Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) online options available
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At TAFE NSW you will develop a person-centred approach to support younger people. Choose a lower-level certificate if you are starting your career in this rewarding area, and aim towards diploma courses for professional development.
Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) online options available
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Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) online options available
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re interested in becoming a disability care worker, an aged care worker, or you are interested in other roles with family and community services, TAFE NSW has the qualification you need for the job you want – including the Diploma of Community Services and the Bachelor of Community Services.
Australian care workers can earn, on average, between $50,000 and $60,000 per year, with many senior care workers earning in excess of $85,000 per year.
Disability support workers, and disability care workers, provide a range of services to people living with disabilities. Depending on the specific disability, workers may assist people with daily tasks, or perform daily tasks for them, including assisting with personal hygiene, providing mobility support, and helping with shopping tasks, food preparation, and housework.
Disability support workers, and disability care workers, need to be patient, flexible and understanding, supportive and caring, responsible, a good communicator, committed to the rights of people with disabilities, a good team worker, as well as possessing a level of fitness to handle the physical demands of the job.
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What job opportunities could an community service course lead to?
If you're looking to further your community services career, or launch your career in aged care, youth work, or the field of mental health, a TAFE NSW community services qualification is a fantastic way to join this expanding sector.
TAFE NSW offer certificate and diploma level youth work courses, as well mental health courses, and diplomas in aged and community care, with short courses and online study options also available.
Career pathways, after completing a community services course, include jobs such as:
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker
- Youth Case Worker
- Community Services Worker
- Disability Support Officer
- Personal Care Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker.
The qualification requirements for a disability support worker, can be achieved through by completing relevant courses, like the Certificate III in Individual Support or the Certificate IV in Disability. Depending on your specific role, a First Aid certificate may also be required. If you’re hoping to advance your career, further study options are available in TAFE NSW community services courses, such as the Bachelor of Community Services.
Whether you're just starting out in your career, want to gain more qualifications, add to your previous experience or simply broaden your horizons, TAFE NSW offer a wide variety of community services courses at a number of levels to suit you.