Community Services
AITE provides comprehensive courses in community services, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a fulfilling career in this vital sector. These courses focus on understanding and addressing the diverse needs of communities, developing effective communication strategies, and learning how to support individuals and groups. You'll gain insights into legal and ethical frameworks, learn to develop and implement service programs, and understand how to work effectively with diverse people. This program is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community through professional service and support.
- Assessment based only - No exams
- Online self-paced learning
- Unlimited access to attend campus/face to face support sessions with your trainer
- Career pathway support - once you are nearing the end of your qualification, a dedicated career advisor will support you with employment pathways
- Weekly and monthly payment plans available
Community Services
The comprehensive curriculum in community services is designed to provide you with practical training and essential skills in various aspects of community support and development. It covers crucial areas such as case management, program development, legal and ethical compliance, and effective communication within community settings. Additionally, the opportunity for a work placement offers you invaluable real-life experience, allowing you to apply your learned skills in actual community service environments. This hands-on experience is highly valued by employers and can significantly enhance your readiness for a rewarding career in community services.
- Course Overview
- Course Code
- CHC33015
- Course Duration
- Self Paced 12 - 52 weeks
- Delivery
- Training is currently delivered blended which includes online learning and face-to-face classroom delivery.
- Campus Locations
- Parramatta
- Gold Coast
- Cairns
- Eligible Students
- Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents
- International citizens living in Australia
- Entry Requirements
- 18+ Years of age
- Year 12 / Senior Certificate; OR
- Hold an AQF qualification at level 3 or above; OR
- Pass an approved LLN Test (Language, Literacy & Numeracy)
Further education pathways
After achieving this qualification, individuals could progress to certificate IV in Ageing Support or other Certificate qualification within the community service training package.
Employment pathways
Possible job titles include Aged Care Worker, Aged Care Support Worker, and Care Assistant.
- Course Overview
- Course Code
- CHC43015
- Course Duration
- Self Paced 12 - 52 weeks
- Delivery
- Training is currently delivered blended which includes online learning and face-to-face classroom delivery.
- Campus Locations
- Parramatta
- Gold Coast
- Cairns
- Target Group
- Target group for this program will be international students who are 18 years and above, including mature aged clients who have completed Certificate III qualification within the Community Services area and want to progress in their career.
- Entry Requirements
- 18+ Years of age
- Year 12 / Senior Certificate; OR
- Hold an AQF qualification at level 3 or above; OR
- Pass an approved LLN Test (Language, Literacy & Numeracy)
Pathways into the qualification
Individuals may enter this qualification upon completing Certificate III in Individual Support.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, individuals could progress to Diploma of Community services.
Employment pathways
Possible job titles include Home Care Support Worker, Community Care Worker, Home Care Planner, Direct Care Worker, and Aged Care Worker.
- Course Overview
- Course Code
- CHC52015
- Course Duration
- Self Paced 12 - 52 weeks
- Delivery
- Training is currently delivered blended which includes online learning and face-to-face classroom delivery.
- Campus Locations
- Parramatta
- Gold Coast
- Cairns
- Target Group
- Target group for this program will be international students who are 18 years and above, including mature aged clients who have completed Certificate IV qualification related to Community Services and want to progress in their career.
- Entry Requirements
- 18+ Years of age
- Year 12 / Senior Certificate; OR
- Hold an AQF qualification at level 3 or above; OR
- Pass an approved LLN Test (Language, Literacy & Numeracy)
Pathways into the qualification
Individuals may enter this qualification upon completing Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
Employment pathways
Possible job titles include Community Services Worker, Domestic and Family Violence Worker, Youth Worker, Family Support Worker, Family Services Coordinator, and Welfare Support Workers.
Course Structure
Core Units
Identifying and Elimination project risk
Selection, and creation of formal contractual agreements as well as managing the company’s ongoing supplier relationships
Skills and knowledge required to implement processes that support personal and Professional development
Various processes that are being used in a project and makes sure that they’re coordinated
Cost Management is the process of estimating, budgeting, and controlling project costs.
Project scope help manage the client’s expectations and keep the project on time and on budget by ensuring maximum efficiency, eliminating unnecessary or redundant work, and keeping a team on the same page every step of the way
Elective Units
Identifying and Elimination project risk
Selection, and creation of formal contractual agreements as well as managing the company’s ongoing supplier relationships
Skills and knowledge required to implement processes that support personal and Professional development
Skills and knowledge required to implement processes that support personal and Professional development
Core Units
Identifying and Elimination project risk
Selection, and creation of formal contractual agreements as well as managing the company’s ongoing supplier relationships
Skills and knowledge required to implement processes that support personal and Professional development
Various processes that are being used in a project and makes sure that they’re coordinated
Cost Management is the process of estimating, budgeting, and controlling project costs.
Project scope help manage the client’s expectations and keep the project on time and on budget by ensuring maximum efficiency, eliminating unnecessary or redundant work, and keeping a team on the same page every step of the way
It ensures all stakeholders are kept informed about the project’s progress, issues, and changes, thereby facilitating effective decision making and collaboration.
Time management in project management is about allocating resources to complete tasks in right amount of time while staying within the approved budget
Project Governance is the set of rules, procedures and policies that determine how projects are managed and overseen
It describes the skills and knowledge required to manage quality within projects by ensuring Quality Planning, Quality Assurance and Quality Control
The skills and knowledge required to manage human resources related to projects
The skills and knowledge required to manage human resources related to projects
The skills and knowledge required to manage human resources related to projects
The skills and knowledge required to manage human resources related to projects
The skills and knowledge required to manage human resources related to projects
Elective Units
Identifying and Elimination project risk
Selection, and creation of formal contractual agreements as well as managing the company’s ongoing supplier relationships
Core Units
Identifying and Elimination project risk
Selection, and creation of formal contractual agreements as well as managing the company’s ongoing supplier relationships
Skills and knowledge required to implement processes that support personal and Professional development
Various processes that are being used in a project and makes sure that they’re coordinated
Cost Management is the process of estimating, budgeting, and controlling project costs.
Project scope help manage the client’s expectations and keep the project on time and on budget by ensuring maximum efficiency, eliminating unnecessary or redundant work, and keeping a team on the same page every step of the way
It ensures all stakeholders are kept informed about the project’s progress, issues, and changes, thereby facilitating effective decision making and collaboration.
Elective Units
Identifying and Elimination project risk
Selection, and creation of formal contractual agreements as well as managing the company’s ongoing supplier relationships
Skills and knowledge required to implement processes that support personal and Professional development
Skills and knowledge required to implement processes that support personal and Professional development
Skills and knowledge required to implement processes that support personal and Professional development
Skills and knowledge required to implement processes that support personal and Professional development
Skills and knowledge required to implement processes that support personal and Professional development
Course Details
Delivery
Students can select from 100% Online Learning or Online Blended (includes face to face on campus sessions).
Assessments
Assessment will usually commence in the session following delivery. Students will be required to perform in a range of assessment tasks including and not limited to;
Course Credit
Course Credit is the value assigned for the recognition of equivalence in content and learning outcomes between different types of learning and/or qualifications. Course Credit reduces the amount of learning required to achieve a qualification and may be through Credit Transfer (CT) and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Students may apply for RPL or Credit transfers for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency.
Payments & Pricing
Full Fee
Payment Plans
Payment Options
Additional Information
Full Fee
Full fee ($AUD)
CHC33015: $3,550
CHC43015: $4,550
CHC52015: $5,550
Payment Plans
Monthly & weekly payment plans available.
Payment Options
You can pay your AITE fees in person, via credit card, or BPAY.
Additional Information
A deposit of $350.00 (AUD) is required on enrolment.
Frequently Asked Questions
All AITE courses are self-paced and students can select from 100% online delivery or a blended mode of learning. Our courses are designed to meet individual learning requirements and for improved learning outcomes. AITE offers a blended delivery model for those who love to seek trainers help and support in face to face classroom sessions.
Online Delivery – Self-paced online study and support, via Moodle LMS. Students have access to online learning materials, presentations, simulated work environment, webinars for content and assessments, case studies, videos, resources and practice questions, which guide and train you to successfully complete the course requirements.
Blended Delivery – Self-paced online learning and support + weekly face to face classroom sessions with your trainer. You can choose to study alongside like-minded people, foster critical thinking and strengthen your network in our classroom based sessions. Some of our courses require both online and face-to face practical component in simulated work environment , please enquire with our specialised staff for more information on it.
You can download the course brochure to view entry requirements for your course of interest. If you have any further questions about the entry requirements or course, you can call our friendly team of career advisors or submit the enquiry form on this page.
We have a team of friendly course advisors to help you with your application and enrollment. You can call us or submit an enquiry form and one of our course advisors will guide you through the application process and help answer any questions you may have.
You can absolutely finish it quicker than the actual course duration. The sooner you finish your course, the sooner your career goals can be met. Any questions, please contact our friendly team for more details.
Many of our courses involve industry placement, meaning as a part of your course you are required to be at the workplace and complete certain hours to meet your course progress requirements. This is designed to build on your skills in a real-world setting to assist with a seamless transition into employment.
Yes, if your current workplace meets the Workplace Learning requirements and aligns with the role in your industry. However, your employer must be approved by our trainers and there should also be an agreement in place with your employer.
Yes! In the case that you are not working in the relevant industry, AITE is here to provide support and guidance every step of the way in finding and completing your work placement.
AITE courses are all Fee For Service. This means we can offer affordable course fees and interest free payment plans.
Yes, you can! You can choose weekly or monthly instalments. The best part? They are interest-free. Tuition fees can be paid through various options such as bank transfers, credit card payments, B-pay and in-person at our Campuses.
Yes, we support our alumni through Resume writing support as well as tips from industry experts. We are also working on creating a job board specific to the courses that we offer which can be the springboard you may need for your career! Our goal at AITE is to ensure that you are well-equipped to pursue and secure employment opportunities that align with your professional aspirations.
Upon graduation, our Careers and Employability team offer a wide range of services including:
Upon graduation, our Careers and Employability team offer a wide range of services including:
- Exploring your goals and motivations
- Increasing your understanding of different job opportunities in your local region
- Support while you are navigating the job application process, whilst applying to jobs online.
- Resume writing tailored to suit different jobs available in your local area
- Interview skills, and networking techniques.
- Additionally, we offer career pathway advice and support for students who want to discuss their career plans whether that is further study or transitioning into the workplace.
Book your free information session with our student support team to get started on your exciting new journey
Learn more about our courses and how you can build towards a career path you are truly passionate about.
- Unlimited student support
- Affordable payment plans
- Career pathway support
- Available for local and international students based in Australia
