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Preparing to Work in Community Services or Health | SA campus-based learning

SSDIS01002

Step into the community services and health sector with the practical skills and knowledge employers are looking for. This skill set prepares you to start making a meaningful impact while building a strong foundation for future study or employment.

  • Nationally Recognised
  • Campus & Online with Work Placement
  • SA: 7th Apr 2026 (Tuesday to Friday attendance days)
  • SA: 20th Apr 2026 (Tuesday to Friday attendance days)
  • SA: 2nd Jul 2026 (Tuesday to Friday attendance days)
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Intro to Preparing to Work in Community Services or Health | SA campus-based learning

Explore a career in health and community services

Learn from experienced educators with extensive industry knowledge at the School of Health’s state-of-the-art facilities and simulated clinical labs. Gain practical, job-ready skills for entry into the community services and health sectors. Please refer to the FAQ's for Forms, Policies and Procedures.

Open Colleges 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.

Common Job Outcomes

  • Community Services Worker

Course breakdown

What you’ll learn in this course

This course runs for 8 weeks, including an 80-hour practical work placement. Training is delivered through face-to-face sessions 4 days per week over 6 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.

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Preparing to Work in Community Services or Health | SA campus-based learning

HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

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Follow these steps to complete your enrolment at School of Health: 

  • Submit an Enquiry: Once you make an enquiry, you’ll receive an email with course information and a link to the enrolment form. 
  • Complete the Enrolment Form: Fill out the form and upload/email the required entry documents. 
  • Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) Assessment: You’ll be invited to complete either a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment or a Reading, Numeracy, and Writing (RNW) assessment. These may be required to complete on campus and may affect your eligibility for state-based funding. 
  • Letter of Offer: Upon successful completion of your application and CSPA, you will receive a Letter of Offer (LOO), with your agreement, course information, important documents, and any related fee and funding information. 
  • Confirm Your Enrolment: To accept, either return the signed agreement and any additional documents listed in your LOO, or click to accept on the digital acceptance button and submit. 
  • Final Confirmation: Once everything is complete, you’ll receive your Confirmation of Course Commencement email, inclusive of start dates.  

What are the entry requirements for the SSDIS01002 Preparing to Work in Community Services or Health?

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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 South Australia for the duration of your course 
  • Complete an online assessment to test your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills OR Reading, Numeracy and Writing (RNW) skills against the standard levels of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Assessments are state based and may require campus attendance for completion. 

Course Requirements:  

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

Applicants completing a disability placement as part of their course requirements will also be required to provide a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check. 

What are the Fees and Subsides for studying SSDIS01002 Preparing to Work in Community Services or Health?

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If eligible for Skills SA funding: 

  • $110 Participant Fee  
  • $60 Participant Fee – valid concession card holder  

If not eligible for Skills SA funding = Full Fee For Service $335  

Supported by the Government of South Australia. Student and course eligibility criteria, terms and conditions apply to access subsidised training in South Australia.  

What are the upcoming intakes for the SSDIS01002 Preparing to Work in Community Services or Health??

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South Australia (Adelaide Campus) intake closing dates

7th of April 2026 – Tuesday to Friday (4 days) – 3 pm to 8 pm

20th of April 2026 – Tuesday to Friday (4 days) – 3 pm to 8 pm

2nd of July 2026 – Tuesday to Friday (4 days) – 3 pm to 8 pm

14th of July 2026 – Tuesday to Friday (4 days) – 3 pm to 8 pm

25th of August 2026 – Tuesday to Friday (4 days) – 3 pm to 8 pm

6th of October 2026 – Tuesday to Friday (4 days) – 3 pm to 8 pm

17th of November 2026 – Tuesday to Friday (4 days) – 3 pm to 8 pm

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.   

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

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Once you have successfully completed your SSDIS01002 Preparing to Work in Community Services or Health skill set, you may like to continue your studies by gaining a full CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support course where these 6 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.  

Where can I find the Forms, Policies and Procedures?

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

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Course Fee

Subsidised training is available in SA. Refer to Funding Information for state-based subsidy eligibility and criteria.

Course Fee

Subsidised training is available in SA. Refer to Funding Information for state-based subsidy eligibility and criteria.

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What are the Fees for studying in South Australia? Funding Option

What are the Fees for studying in South Australia?

If eligible for Skills SA funding: 

  • $110 Participant Fee  
  • $60 Participant Fee – valid concession card holder  

If not eligible for Skills SA funding = Full Fee For Service $335  

Supported by the Government of South Australia. Student and course eligibility criteria, terms and conditions apply to access subsidised training in South Australia.  

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