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Domestic: 52 weeks | International: 52 weeks (run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom (Zoom) and Practical Placement.
Blended · Minimum of 20 hours per week (International students)
2025: Jan 6 | Feb 21 | Mar 14 | Apr 6 (International). 2026: Jan 5 | Feb 20 | Mar 13 | Apr 5 (International). 2027: Jan 11 | Feb 19 | Mar 12 | Apr 4 (International). Domestic students: call 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for intake dates.
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
International Students:
Domestic Students:
Training Package Requirements:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission / NDIS Quality and Safeguards
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA / VETASSESS
Course Content
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Core unit
Use communication to build relationships
Core unit
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Work legally and ethically
Core unit
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Core unit
Follow safe work practices for client care
Core unit
Work in an alcohol and other drug context
Elective unit
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
Elective unit
Work with people with mental health issues
Elective unit
Provide recovery-oriented mental health services
Elective unit
Assess co-existing needs
Elective unit
Facilitate responsible behaviour
Elective unit
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
Elective unit
Identify and report children and young people at risk
Elective unit
Common Questions
The assessment methods for this course include a Theory component and a mandatory practical placement component of 120 hours. You must complete placement hours to be able to achieve the competency in the units and successfully complete the course.
ETEA utilises a range of assessment methods including: question and answer/written assessment tasks, role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills, practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment, and practical demonstration and observation of skills in a workplace environment. Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway.
After completing this qualification, you may progress to CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work, CHC40521 Certificate IV in Youth Justice, CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health, or upskill by attaining the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services.
Yes, you can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. Evidence of skills and knowledge accumulated through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life can be used to help you gain a qualification.
Yes, a current Police Check and Working with Children Check are required before the commencement of practical placements for those specific courses which include a practical placement component.
Application
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Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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