Social Work

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Courses in social work

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CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $5,997
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $8,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker
Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Sales Analyst Project Coordinator Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Operations Officer Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Customer Success Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Operations Specialist Scrum Master Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Team Administrator Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Cabin Crew Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Airport Operations Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Radio Producer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Engagement Manager Crime Prevention Officer Museum Director Records Manager Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Policy Writer Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Creative Entrepreneur Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Business Leader Lobbyist Policy Specialist International Development Worker Program Coordinator Cost Controller Arts Programmer Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser International Project Manager Film Producer Location Manager Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Corporate Services Manager Media Relations Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Leadership Coach Food Service Supervisor Risk Consultant Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Theatre Manager Athletic Director Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Site Manager Political Consultant Program Evaluator Executive Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Acquisition Manager Business Process Analyst Program Leader Capability Manager Commercial Manager Education Coordinator Data Miner Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Agricultural Economist Resource Economist Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Neurologist Meteorologist Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Nutrition Advisor ICT Project Manager
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Sales Analyst Project Coordinator Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Operations Officer Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Customer Success Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Operations Specialist Scrum Master Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Team Administrator Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Cabin Crew Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Airport Operations Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Radio Producer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Engagement Manager Crime Prevention Officer Museum Director Records Manager Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Policy Writer Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Creative Entrepreneur Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Business Leader Lobbyist Policy Specialist International Development Worker Program Coordinator Cost Controller Arts Programmer Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser International Project Manager Film Producer Location Manager Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Corporate Services Manager Media Relations Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Leadership Coach Food Service Supervisor Risk Consultant Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Theatre Manager Athletic Director Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Site Manager Political Consultant Program Evaluator Executive Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Acquisition Manager Business Process Analyst Program Leader Capability Manager Commercial Manager Education Coordinator Data Miner Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Agricultural Economist Resource Economist Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Neurologist Meteorologist Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Nutrition Advisor ICT Project Manager + 267 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$0 - $7,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$0 - $13,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Coordinator Youth Advocate Clinical Supervisor
Addiction Counsellor Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Doula Community Recovery Officer Global Health Advisor Palliative Care Social Worker Youth Officer Probation Officer Law Enforcement Officer Mental Health Case Manager Disability Advocate Hospital Social Worker Health Advisor Gerontologist Program Evaluator Education Support Officer Healthcare Social Worker Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Nutrition Scientist Nutrition Advisor Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Family Therapist Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Intelligence Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison Community Advocate Social Welfare Officer Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Community Worker Community Arts Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Researcher Human Rights Activist Community Educator Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Remedial Yoga Therapist Intake Worker Life Coach Council Member Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Housing Officer Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Family Support Worker Park Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Coordinator Youth Advocate Clinical Supervisor Addiction Counsellor Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Doula Community Recovery Officer Global Health Advisor Palliative Care Social Worker Youth Officer Probation Officer Law Enforcement Officer Mental Health Case Manager Disability Advocate Hospital Social Worker Health Advisor Gerontologist Program Evaluator Education Support Officer Healthcare Social Worker Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Nutrition Scientist Nutrition Advisor Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Family Therapist Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Intelligence Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison Community Advocate Social Welfare Officer Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Community Worker Community Arts Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Researcher Human Rights Activist Community Educator Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Remedial Yoga Therapist Intake Worker Life Coach Council Member Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Housing Officer Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Family Support Worker Park Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker + 80 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 12 months
$3,500 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43215 & CHC43315

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Mental Health

Online
17 - 24 months
$5,200 - $6,898
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$615 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00088

Induction

Blended, Online
2 months
$67 - $800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

How to start a career in Social Work

18th May 2021)

What do social workers do?

11th December 2019)

Most popular community services courses

3rd May 2022)