This course is designed to give you a taste of what it is like working for a community services organisation and a rewarding career in community services. The units in this introductory course are from: Certificate IV in Community Services.
What you need to know about this course
Are there Assessments?
To Enrol or for Further Information
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42015.
As part of this course you will be completing the accredited units:
On successful completion of the assessment tasks associated with this unit, a Statement of Attainment will be issued.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – is a means of measuring skills acquired through work or life experiences or through qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Any student who believes they may be eligible for RPL must apply for this at least two weeks prior to the course commencing. If you apply after the course commences it may not be accepted.
From 1 January 2015 it is a requirement of the Federal Government that all students undertaking nationally recognised training will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This involves an easy online application. See USI Fact Sheet for information on how to apply for a USI go to the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Website for additional information.
Please ensure when completing your enrolment information, that the details relating to your name are identical to those on the identification evidence (eg passport or driver’s licence) used when creating your USI, eg no abbreviations or nicknames should be used. Once created, it is important that you keep a record of your USI and access to your accredited training records in a safe place. You will need this information for any future enrolments into accredited training in Australia. Please contact the College on 9970 1000 if you require assistance
These units may be included in a range of qualifications from the Community Services Training Package. If enrolling in one of those qualifications in the future, you will receive credit transfers for the units successfully completed in this course
Enjoy smaller class sizes, a personalised relationship with your trainer, face-to face teaching sessions and qualifications that include real life work experience, when you choose to study at the three-campus Northern Beaches & Mosman College. (NBMC)
With classes available across the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore in Narrabeen, Brookvale and Mosman, the College offers increasing numbers of accredited and vocational qualifications. Students include those looking to upskill, to change career direction and school leavers keen to step onto a career pathway. Courses on offer can lead directly to employment and/or go towards future learning opportunities.
Please advise our Training Coordinator if you require additional support in your learning.
This course is fully funded for many Australian citizens; permanent residents; New Zealand citizens and Humanitarian Visa Holders under the NSW Government’s Adult & Community Education funding. See ACE Community Service Obligation Funding page for details or contact Susan Wilkinson on 9970 1000 or email vet@nbmc.nsw.edu.au to check eligibility or for further information.
Below are our available intakes to the Introduction to Working for a Community Service Organisation . Select the intake you wish to enrol into and complete the Online Enrolment Form
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Introduction to Working for a Community Services Organisation - Tue 10am to 1pm Trainer: Sally Cornelius | 6 May - 10 June 2025 | 10:00 am - 01:00 pm | NBMC Brookvale Campus | 16 | $480.00 |
Find out if you are eligible for Government Funding with our easy to using Funding Eligibility Calculator.
If you have any questions related to the Introduction to Working for a Community Service Organisation please enquire here. Alternatively you can email one of our course-cordinators here
Northern Beaches Community College Ltd t/a Northern Beaches & Mosman College. Nationally accredited qualifications, work & computer skills, lifestyle RTO ID 90113
