Community Services
Working in Community Services, you'll work one-on-one with clients to support their needs in all aspects of life, from education and welfare, to social services and mental health.
Make a positive difference in your community
Gain the skills and operational knowledge to support the social, psychological, welfare, and protection needs of your local community. Working with individuals and groups, you'll have a positive impact on people's lives, strengthening ties to the community and helping people succeed.
Courses
Get a recognised qualification with one of our accredited courses. We offer a range of courses in different areas, so no matter what your goals are, we have a course for you.
Certificate II in Community Services (CHC22015)
Get started in the Community Services sector with a Certificate II in Community Services.
Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015)
Make a difference to local community welfare with a Certificate III in Community Services.
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC40321)
Learn the skills to work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in residential and out of home care, family support and early intervention.
Certificate IV in Community Services (CHC42021)
Embark on a fulfilling journey of caring, empowerment, and social change.
Certificate IV in Disability Support (CHC43121)
Learn the skills to provide training and support that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation, and wellbeing.
Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315)
Support people experiencing mental illness and psychiatric disability with the Certificate IV in Mental Health from GOTAFE.
Diploma of Community Services (CHC52021)
Reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management.
Short Courses
Upskill quickly with our Community Services short courses. Learn the skills you need to succeed at work, and advance your career.
Disability Work - Behaviour Support (CHCSS00124)
This short course reflects the skill requirements for workers wanting to develop the ability to assist people with disability who display behaviours of concern.
"The Trainers are awesome and very supportive. If at any time I struggled understanding a question or getting my assessments in on time, I could just give them a phone call or email and they would get straight back to me. They want you to succeed and they will do whatever they can to help you through your studies."
Why study with GOTAFE?
Training that prepares you for the real world
Our Trainers are all industry-qualified, with extensive experience in community services and the practices and processes you'll use day-to-day in the workplace.
Your training will provide the skills and knowledge employers are looking for, and you'll graduate with both a recognised qualification, and the practical experience to match.
The opportunity to make a difference
Whether you choose to stay local, or take your career elsewhere, you'll have the skills to take you where you want to go. As the National Disability Scheme (NDIS) is rolled out, there will be a need for more skilled workers within the Community Services sector. It's estimated that Australia will need over 77,000 aged care and disability workers within the next five years, meaning there's no better time to join this booming industry.
We support your studies, so you can support your community.
See what our students have to say
Find out what it’s like to study Community Services with GOTAFE. Get a feel for our campuses and see what our students have to say.
