Gain the confidence to begin your career in the Community Services sector.
Who is this for?
• People that are keen to get a job helping others
• Those able to communicate in English, have some writing ability and able to read basic instructions
• Those able to commit 2 days per week for twelve weeks
What is Included
• 3 core units from CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
• First Aid Certificate – HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Support to get a Police Check & Working With Vulnerable People registration
• Digital and literacy skills
• Resumes, cover letters and practice applying for jobs
• Overview of job opportunities, employer expectations, report writing, self-care, an introduction to the National Standards and person centered practices
• NDIS Worker orientation modules – Quality, safety and you
• NDIS Worker training modules – optional for those interested in Disability Support
• Pathway support and work experience placement organised by Work & Training with local employers
How Will I Learn?
This course is provided face-to-face in a relaxed environment by a qualified trainer with experience working and delivering training within the Community Services sector. Work & Training provide all learning & digital resources, plus free tea and coffee.
Eligibility
This course is funded through the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program. To be eligible, you need to:
- be aged 15 and over and have left school
- be either an Australian citizen, or
- a permanent visa holder, or
- on a provisional or temporary visa with working rights and eligible for the Adult Migrant English Program, or
- a Pacific Australian Labour Mobility visa holder.
Unit Summary
Participants are able to complete the following selected core units from CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Selected units from FSK10219 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways
- FSKLRG003 Use short and simple strategies for career planning
- FSKLRG007 Use strategies to identify job opportunities
Participants will receive a statement of attainment for units of competence that are successfully completed.
Upcoming Courses
HOBART COURSE
Attend our Information Session
Wednesday 18th February, 2026 at 11am
WOTSO Hobart, 162 Macquarie Street, Hobart
Course Dates 20 April 2026 – 7 July 2026
Monday & Tuesday 9.30am – 2.30pm
WOTSO Hobart, 162 Macquarie Street, Hobart
Contact Work & Training to discuss your needs on 1300 309 675 or email: [email protected].
SORELL COURSE
Attend our Information Session
Wednesday 4th February, 2026 at 11am
Business & Employment South East Tasmania (BEST), 4 Dubs & Co Drv, Sorell
Course Dates 20 February – 15 May 2026
Thursday & Friday 9.30am – 2.30pm
Business & Employment South East Tasmania (BEST), 4 Dubs & Co Drv, Sorell
The Gateway to Community Services Course in Sorell is delivered by Work & Training in collaboration with Business and Employment Southeast Tasmania (BEST).
Contact Work & Training to discuss your needs on 1300 309 675 or email: [email protected].
The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
