Qualifications
Nationally recognised training in disability, aged care and more
Advance your career with one of our qualifications
Take the next step in your career and learn from experts in the community services sector. Choose from our range of flexible accredited and non-accredited qualifications, available both online and face-to-face.
Certificate III in Individual Support
This qualification reflects the role of workers in community services that offer person-centred support. 6 to 12 months of work placement is required.
Certificate IV in Ageing
This course has been created to reflect the real life roles of support workers in their roles in aged services. You will need to find and complete work placement for this qualification of at least 120 hours.
Certificate IV in Disability
The Certificate IV in Disability reflects roles where workers empower individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence and wellbeing. This course can be delivered either in a classroom or online.
Certificate IV in Mental Health
This certificate is created to reflect the role of workers providing support for those with mental illness through community-based programs. To complete this course you must complete at least 80 hours of placement over the 12 month course duration.
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
This qualification is for individuals with lived experience of mental illness who wish to work in roles in the mental health sector that support peers or carers. This course can take up to 12 months to complete and requires 80 hours of placement.
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
This certification is designed to reflect industry roles of allied health assistants that follow treatment plans and conduct programs under direct supervision of allied health professionals. Completion can take 6-12 months including 80 hours of mandatory work placement.
Certificate III in Business
This certificate is created to reflect the role of workers providing support for those with mental illness through community-based programs. To complete this course you must complete at least 80 hours of placement over the 12 month course duration.
Provide First Aid and CPR
This is a one day course that will teach you the skills required to provide first aid and CPR in the community services sector. We can even tailor your training by showing you how to adapt your skills for when working with people with a disability or the elderly.
Trauma Informed Care
This short course has been designed by industry experts who have decades of experience providing trauma informed care to help you gain the necessary skills to better support people that have experienced trauma. Complete online or in-person.
Why Breakthru College?
We're experts in the community services sector.We’re not like other colleges with hundreds of qualifications on offer. We stick to what we know and do best. As a charitable organisation, we have over a decade of experience teaching the next generation of carers, support workers and allied health practitioners, and we’re here to help you make a real difference in someone’s life.
Whether you’re looking to change careers, return to the workforce or simply want to reinforce your knowledge, our courses are self-paced and tailored to you. When you enrol with Breakthru College, you’ll gain access to a dedicated trainer that can guide you through you learning journey each step of the way.
Learn from industry experts
Fully Accredited Courses
We work closely with both Government and industry organisations to ensure our online and face to face classes are responsive to industry needs and nationally recognised.
Qualified Local Trainers
All of our courses are delivered by highly qualified local trainers with many years of knowledge and experience in the allied health, disability, aged care industries and mental health industry.
Face-to-Face Placement
If you enroll in one of our face-to-face courses, we’ll support you in finding the compulsory work placement needed to complete your qualification.
Online Delivery Available
We also have flexible, online study options so you can complete your qualification from home or on-the-go. You’ll also be assigned a dedicated Trainer who will support you in your study journey.
State Government Funding Options
Australian residents living in NSW or QLD may be eligible to have all or part of their course fees subsidised using State Government funding schemes like Smart & Skilled (NSW) or Skills Assure (QLD).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my work experience as evidence of prior learning?
Yes, students may use their work experience as evidence of prior learning. To do this students must first enroll in a qualification and complete the RPL Application Form attached to their Learner Handbook. Note there is a $250 administration fee applied for each RPL unit.
How do I check my eligibility for funding?
If you reside in Queensland, you can visit the Queensland Government website to check your eligibility: https://www.qld.gov.au/education/training/subsidies/check-your-eligibility
If you reside in New South Wales, please check the NSW Education website: https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/students-and-job-seekers/low-cost-and-free-training-options/smart-and-skilled-training
If you’re still unsure or would like some assistance, please get in touch and we can help assess your eligibility.
How fast can I complete my qualification?
It takes between 6 – 18 months to complete most of our accredited qualifications. This depends on your ability to study the appropriate modules and complete your assessments. Most of our accredited qualifications also require work placement to be completed prior to graduation, which may take some time for students to complete.
Can I study both ageing and disability together?
Yes, students can study both Ageing and Disability streams for our CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support. If you’re eligible for Government funding, this will cover only one stream. Once you have completed that qualification stream, you must then pay out of pocket for the extra units required to complete the second stream.
How quickly can I commence my studies?
Once all of your enrolment information has been received, we generally process your enrolment and provide access to learning materials within 1 – 2 business days.
Are there any fees payable if I withdraw from my course?
You will not be charged any fees if you wish to withdraw your enrolment. If you have previously withdrawn from one of our courses and wish to re-enrol, a $350 administration fee may be applied.
Please select your enrolment type:
NSW Government funded enrolment
QLD Government funded enrolment
Self-funded enrolment
