Community and Aged Care Qualifications
The Community Services industry in Australia is undergoing significant changes that are having a huge impact on the workforce and its training needs.
Working in the Community Sector
People who work in the community services sector help and support individuals, families and communities in need. In particular, they help those who are vulnerable and most in need. People choose a career in the community sector because they can make a real difference to the well-being and lives of those around them. For an interesting perspective on careers in community services, please click here.
For those considering a career or looking to upgrade their career in community services, understanding the complexities of the various job requirements, skill sets and qualifications on offer can be quite daunting. The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council has developed a Competency Matrix. The Competency Matrix is a web-based tool which links the qualifications, units of competency, skill sets and job roles from the Community Services and Health Training Packages
To find out what qualifications and skill sets are available to functionally or occupationally similar groups in community services, click here.
To find out what skill sets can build on qualifications to provide specific work based skills and knowledge that enhance work readiness in community services, click here.
To find out what qualifications and skill sets are available for particular job roles in community services, click here.
For further information, please click on the links below:
- 295 – Certificate II in Community Services (CHC20108)
- 222 – Certificate III in Home & Community Care (CHC30308)
- 223 – Certificate III in Community Services Work (CHC30108)
- 257 – Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30208)
- 259 – Certificate III in Disability (CHC30408)
- 227 – Certificate IV in Aged Care (CHC40108)
- 228 – Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC40508)
- 229 – Certificate IV in Youth Work (CHC41808)
- 231 – Certificate IV in Youth Justice (CHC41908)
- 230 – Certificate IV in Community Services Advocacy (CHC41008)
- 235 – Certificate IV in Community Services Work (CHC40708)
- 236 – Certificate IV in Alcohol & Other Drugs Work (CHC40408)
- 240 – Certificate IV in Mediation (CHC42308)
- 224 – Certificate IV in Home & Community Care (CHC40208)
- 225 – Certificate IV Population Health (HLT42305)
- 243 – Certificate IV in CS (Info, Advice & Referral) (CHC42508)
- 261 – Certificate IV in Disability (CHC40308)
- 298 – Certificate IV in Community Development (CHC40808)
- 276 – Certificate IV in Leisure & Health (CHC40608)
- 277 – Diploma of Leisure & Health (CHC50508)
- 285 – Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) (CHC52008)
- 289 – Diploma of Community Services Work (CHC50608)
- 299 – Diploma of Community Development (CHC50708)
- 226 – Diploma of Population Health (HLT51005)
- 241 – Diploma of Youth Work (CHC51408)
- 244 – Diploma of Disability (CHC50108)
- 245 – Diploma of Community Services Coordination (CHC52208)
- 270 – Advanced Diploma of Disability Work (CHC60108)