Community Service courses available in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby

Learn the skills for a rewarding career in Community Services through our certificate courses.

Our nationally-recognised certificate courses will enable you to apply for jobs in Community Services, Disability Services and aged care all over Australia. From care assistants to nursing assistants, our students have gone on to do crucial work across the Byron region with those most in need.

Learn in classes with experienced tutors as well as on-the-job work experience in aged care facilities. These challenging certificate courses equip students with the skills, workplace knowledge and experience to excel in this growing industry.

Byron Community College offers:

• Certificate III in Individual Support(Aged Care or Disability)

• Certificate IV in Community Services

Learn more about these certificate courses below.

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CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) provides skills and knowledge to work as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, and Home Care Assistant in an Aged Care Facility or within the Community. A career in Aged Care can be challenging and rewarding. People suited to this profession often demonstrate genuine compassion and empathy towards others. The aged care Industry is a growing sector, providing graduates with flexibility and career options nationwide. Students are... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015.

• Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)
• Support independence and wellbeing (CHCCCS023)
• Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)
• Facilitate the empowerment of older people (CHCAGE001)
• Provide individualised support (CHCCCS015)
• Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)
• Provide support to people living with dementia (CHCAGE005)
• Deliver care services using a palliative approach (CHCPAL001)
• Meet personal support needs (CHCCCS011)
• Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001)
• Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
• Provide first aid (HLTAID003)

This course has no current classes. Please Join the waiting list.

CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) provides skills and knowledge to work as a disability support worker within the Community working with people with a disability, in home or in supported accommodation. A career in Disability can be extremely rewarding. People suited to this profession often demonstrate empathy towards others and a real understanding of all people living in the community. The Disability Industry is a growing sector, providing graduates with... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015.

• Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
• Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (CHCDIS001)
• Support independence and wellbeing (CHCCCS023)
• Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001)
• Provide individualised support (CHCCCS015)
• Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
• Support community participation and social inclusion (CHCDIS003)
• Provide first aid (HLTAID003)
• Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability (CHCDIS007)
• Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)
• Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (CHCDIS002)
• Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)

This course has no current classes. Please Join the waiting list.

CHC42015 - Certificate IV in Community Services

Have you always wanted to work in or progress your career in the community services sector? This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge to work with a diverse range of people in community, residential and health care settings. You will learn how to respond to client needs, follow safe work practices, undertake person-centred care and communicate in a community services environment, as well as a variety of other valuable skills. On completion of the course you will... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42015.

• Develop strategies to address unmet needs (CHCCCS008)
• Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability (CHCDIS007)
• Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
• Work within a community development framework (CHCCDE003)
• Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)
• Facilitate individual service planning and delivery (CHCCCS006)
• Use communication to build relationships (CHCCOM002)
• Assess co-existing needs (CHCCCS004)
• Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (CHCDIS001)
• Provide advocacy and representation services (CHCADV002)
• Facilitate the interests and rights of clients (CHCADV001)
• Maintain work health and safety (HLTWHS003)
• Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships (CHCPRP001)
• Engage respectfully with young people (CHCYTH001)
• Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)

This course has no current classes. Please Join the waiting list.

Last Aid - Caring For The Dying At Home

Participants will learn how to be of genuine service to others, who may be family or friends, who are dying and who have chosen to die at home. Any person can attend this course and it can, if you wish, lead on to full training as a volunteer carer for Amitayus Home Hospice Service. What to bring Writing materials Past Student Feedback “ It was and in-depth course and I am very grateful to the participants and the tutors.” Kaya Polster “Great trainers with knowledge, patience,... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please Join the waiting list.

Disability Support Skill Set

The Disability Support Skill Set is a short course that provides the skills and knowledge required to work as a support worker within the Community working with people with a disability, in home or in supported accommodation. Successful completion of the units can be used to lead you into the full qualification CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability). A career in Disability can be extremely rewarding. People suited to this profession often demonstrate empathy... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the course in SG00005970 - Skills Group SG00005970.

• Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (CHCDIS002)
• Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (CHCDIS001)
• Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability (CHCDIS007)
• Support community participation and social inclusion (CHCDIS003)
• Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks (FSKDIG02)
• Read and respond to simple informal workplace texts (FSKRDG06)

This course has no current classes. Please Join the waiting list.