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CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 18 months
$0 - $5,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$0 - $3,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Blended, On Campus, Online
16 - 17 weeks
$0 - $3,958
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$3,500 - $7,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 16 months
$100 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling

Online
12 - 36 months
$3,480 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services

Blended, On Campus, Online
7 weeks
$899 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 12 months
$0 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)

Blended, On Campus, Online
16 - 24 months
$960 - $6,450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$615 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health

Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services

Blended, On Campus
6 - 7 months
$0 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC50421

Diploma of Youth Work

Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC50321

Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Online
18 months
$6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC81115

Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution

Online
12 months
$11,345
  • Completed Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or above in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Family Law Mediation or equivalent OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold either National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accreditation or the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC).
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or above in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Family Law Mediation or equivalent OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold either National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accreditation or the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC).
  • Hold either National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accreditation or the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC).
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43215 & CHC43315

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Mental Health

Online
24 months
$6,898
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00088

Induction

Online
13 weeks
$67 - $227
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC81015

Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling

Online
18 months
from $6,400
  • Completed Diploma of Counselling or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Diploma of Counselling or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent.
  • Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC33021

Certificate III In Individual Support (Home and Community Care)

Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC53215

Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$300 - $18,127
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10779NAT

Graduate Diploma of Trauma-Informed Processwork Psychotherapy

On Campus
24 months
$29,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT40121

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Online
18 months
$9,855
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC40321

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$300 - $14,107
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC52015

Diploma of Community Services (Social Housing)

On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)

On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC81215

Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection

Online
24 months
$5,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Child Safety Officer Case Manager
HLTHPS007

Administer and Monitor Medications

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 weeks
$800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22594VIC

Diploma of Justice

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$8,371
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC42221

Certificate IV in Housing

Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC42221

Certificate IV in Housing (Social Housing and Homelessness Support Work)

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Community Development

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Youth Work

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$26,850 - $35,130
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Human Services

Distance, On Campus, Online
3 years
$27,300 - $66,192
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Community and Human Services

On Campus, Online
3 years
$27,942
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Counselling

On Campus
3 - 4 years
$37,500 - $43,428
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11036NAT

Certificate III in Vocational and Study Pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People

Blended
3 months
$7,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$37,212
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00093

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 6 months
$990 - $4,410
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00102

Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set

On Campus
10 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00103

Mental Health Peer Work Skill Set

Blended
3 months
$650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Human Rights)

On Campus
3 years
$85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Human Services)

Blended
3 years
$38,700 - $42,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$29,055 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Social Justice)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$39,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services (Child, Youth and Family Welfare)

Blended, On Campus, Online
18 months
$4,970 - $25,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Child and Family)

Blended, On Campus
4 years
$37,740
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Counselling

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$32,646 - $53,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate of Counselling

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$6,316 - $15,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies

Blended, Online
6 months
$8,400 - $12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Human Services

Online
6 - 12 months
$11,960 - $12,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Human Rights

On Campus
3 years
$29,537 - $40,664
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Human Services (Honours)

On Campus
12 months
$13,353 - $21,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Outreach Coordinator

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

On Campus
3 years
$29,400 - $37,896
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

General English

On Campus
1 year
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00067

Administer and Monitor Medication Skill Set

On Campus
6 weeks
$1,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11201NAT

Certificate III in Women's Advocacy

Blended
12 months
$10,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10899NAT

Certificate IV in Christian Missions

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker
10934NAT

Certificate IV in Cyber Safety

Online
12 months
$3,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10966NAT

Certificate IV in End of Life Doula Services

Online
12 months
$12,195
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00114

Entry into Care Roles Skill Set

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 4 days
$20 - $1,238
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00125

Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set

On Campus, Online
2 - 6 months
$600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCCOM006

Establish and Manage Client Relationships

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11202NAT

Certificate IV in Women's Advocacy

On Campus
12 months
$13,130
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Divinity

Online
5 months
$9,804
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Chaplain
CHCSS00141

Child Protection (Skill Set)

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 weeks
$6 - $800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Family Violence (Prevention and Practice)

On Campus
6 months
$8,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker

Graduate Certificate in Family Violence (Working with Men)

On Campus
12 months
$8,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCCCS001

Address the Needs of People with Chronic Disease

Traineeship
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Divinity

Online
12 months
$19,608
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00111

Problem Gambling Skill Set

Online
6 months
$900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00130

Individual Support - Disability

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 5 weeks
$20 - $2,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCPRT025

Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk

Blended, On Campus, Online
1 day
$160 - $300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10735NAT

Course in Disability First Aid

Blended
1 day
$300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00101

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Tutor Skill Set

Online
$548
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22530VIC

Course in Identifying, Reporting and Preventing Abuse and/or Grooming of People with Disabilities

Blended, Online, Traineeship
1 day
$500 - $950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22512VIC

Course in Policing Recruitment Pathway

On Campus
3 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10994NAT

Course in Recognising and Responding to Sexual Violence

Online
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00123

Dementia Support

Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 months
$499 - $1,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCPRT026

Support the Rights and Safety of Children and Young People

Blended
1 day
$185
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00144

Supporting Children and Families with Complex Needs

Blended
4 weeks
$8
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00145

Working with Families

Online
6 months
$1,350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Psychological Studies

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00140

Case Management Skill Set

Blended, Online
2 - 6 months
$8 - $797
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services (First Point of Contact)

Traineeship
2 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUARCV001

Provide Psychological First Aid

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUARCV003

Work in a Recovery Context

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11120NAT

Certificate III in Mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People

On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCCCS019

Recognise and respond to crisis situations

On Campus
7 days
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCCSM005

Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management

Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

On Campus, Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCPRP001

Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10900NAT

Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Christian)

Online
2 years
$14,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice

On Campus, Online
2 years
$50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC40321

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care)

Online
18 months
$1,399
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

How to start a career in child welfare

28th July 2020

How to start a career in Youth Work

25th May 2021

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Youth Work?

4th August 2021

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