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Get the skills you need to undertake community work and provide support to a wide range of individuals and groups.
If you would like to work in the Community Services sector and support individuals by providing person-centred services or through implementing specific community-based programs, then this is the course for you!
Our experienced and passionate teachers will work with you to gain the skills you need to communicate and work effectively in Health or Community Services settings and work with people in a range of community services organisations. Specialist areas include working with individuals with special needs such as mental health issues, domestic violence, disability and child protection.
In this course, you will learn how to respond to client needs and follow safe work practices for direct client care, as well as how to manage personal stressors in the work environment. You will also have the chance to develop the skills and knowledge you need to provide day-to-day support in community settings, and learn how to refer clients to appropriate services and support and provide assistance with client entitlements and benefits.
On successful completion of this course, you will be qualified to seek employment as a Community Services Worker in a variety of community organisations. You may also wish to enrol in further study at TasTAFE in a Certificate IV or Diploma-level Community Services qualification, or go on to university to undertake an undergraduate degree in a related area.
Read moreYou will be required to undertake the Basic Knowledge Skills Builder (BKSB) to confirm you have the required Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills to work at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) exit level 2 or higher. Account details and instructions will be sent to you within 24 hours of applying. If you have previously undertaken the Literacy and Numeracy Assessment - we will review your results and notify you if further action is required.
It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.
TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience - which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!
More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.