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Community Services Skill Set | WA campus-based learning

AF008

Build practical, job-ready skills for the community services sector with this focused, career-building skill set. This skill set is designed for individuals who want to become job-ready, explore a future in support work, or strengthen their capability in an existing role — without committing to a full qualification. 

  • Nationally Recognised
  • Campus & Online with Work Placement
Upcoming Intakes:
Perth Campus Intake Open

Intake closing date: 13th of October 2026

Attendance days: Monday to Thursday (4 days) – 9am to 4pm

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Community Services Skill Set | WA campus-based learning

Why study this course?

AF008 Community Services Skill Set

  • Learn from experienced educators at School of Health’s state-of-the-art facilities and simulated clinical labs in Perth
  • Gain practical, job-ready skills for entry into the community services and health sectors 
  • Build a strong foundation for further study in areas such as Individual Support, Community Services or Nursing 

Inclusive & Welcoming

School of Health is committed to providing a training environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage people from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply to study with us.

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Course Overview

This course runs for 5 weeks, including an 80-hour practical work placement. Training is delivered through face-to-face sessions 4 days per week over 3 weeks. You’ll be assessed through a mix of case studies, logbooks and portfolios, practical skills assessments, quizzes and multiple-choice questions, role-plays, third-party observations, and written assignments.

Awarded by: YourLife Health & Learning Inc trading as Open Colleges School of Health ABN 39 742 730 429 (RTO 40049 | CRICOS Provider 03733E)

Course Breakdown

Course duration: 5 Weeks including practical work placement

Qualification level: Skill Set

Delivery methods: 4 days per week of face-to-face sessions over 3 weeks

Job Outcomes

  • Community Services Worker

Academic information

This qualification includes a range of units designed to build the foundational skills and knowledge needed to work in the healthcare industry.

Community Services Skill Set
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTAID011Provide First Aid

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for this course are as follows:

  • Be 16 years of age or over and not currently in school 
  • Be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or have a permanent humanitarian visa or certain temporary visas with study rights 
  • Reside in Western Australia for the duration of your course 
  • Complete an online assessment to test your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills against the standard levels of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Assessments are state-based.  

All applicants must be able to provide an unencumbered National Police Clearance to meet practical work placement requirements. 

Upcoming Intakes

Perth Campus Intake Open
Intake closing date: 13th of October 2026Attendance days: Monday to Thursday (4 days) – 9am to 4pm

Funding Options

Fees & Subsidies for studying in Western Australia

Fee-Free Study for 2026

Eligibility conditions apply for fee-free training. For more information, go to the Jobs and Skills WA website under the section ‘Who can access subsidised training such as the free or low-fee qualifications?’ The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply, such as resource fees and other fees 

Course Fees:  Onshore International Student Offer: $3,800

Frequently Asked Questions

What further opportunities are available to me on completion of my course?

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Once you have successfully completed your AF008 Community Support skill set, you may like to continue your studies by gaining a full CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support course where these 3 completed units will be recognised for credit. Speak to one of our friendly staff to find out more! 

We also highly recommend our other courses on offer:  

  • CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services  
  • HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing  
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid  
  • HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely.  

Do I have to organise my own practical work placements or is this something the school organises for me?

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The School organises all placements through their partnered host facilities. Students do not organise their own placements.   

Request and special considerations can be made to the placements team to be factored in for your placement locations and rostered times.   

Where can I find the Forms, Policies and Procedures?

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Please visit the SOH website for Forms, Policies and Procedures.

What are the Fees and Subsides for studying AF008 Community Support Skill Set ?

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Subsidised WA. FEE FREE. Refer to Funding Informationfor state based subsidy eligibility and criteria.