10 Days to Your New Career.

Start your career in child, youth, and family support.
No Cost to Participants

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Workforce Connect Fund

Brisbane | Sunshine Coast | Townsville | Rockhampton | Cairns | Virtual

This comprehensive 10-day training-to-employment program is designed for individuals looking to start their career in child, youth, family intervention, disability, and other support roles.

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10 Days to Your New Career.

Start your career in child, youth, and family support.

No Cost to Participants

TRAINING DURATION :

10-day program
(Multiple intakes available)

LOCATION:

Brisbane

Sunshine Coast/Moreton
Townsville
Rockhampton
Cairns

Virtual

This comprehensive 10-day training-to-employment program is designed for individuals looking to start their career in child, youth, family intervention, disability and other support roles.
This program is designed to assist candidates in getting job ready and includes:

  • Assessment to address personal barriers and determine job suitability and occupational preferences
  • Accredited training in core competencies relevant to the sector
  • Delivered face-to-face and virtually
  • Pathways to Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention – the mandatory qualification for residential youth workers in QLD
  • Pathways to Certificate III Individual Support
  • Learn from Industry experts and guest speakers

Upcoming Dates Schedule

April 2024

(Starting Soon)

Cairns

Monday, 29 April 2024 - Friday, 10 May 2024

Limited Availability, Reserve Your Seat Now!

May 2024

(Starting Soon)

Townsville

Monday, 13 May 2024 - Friday, 24 May 2024

Limited Availability, Reserve Your Seat Now!

Rockhampton

Monday, 27 May 2024 - Friday, 07 June 2024

Limited Availability, Reserve Your Seat Now!

June 2024

(Starting Soon)

Brisbane

Monday, 10 June 2024 - Friday, 21 June 2024

Limited Availability, Reserve Your Seat Now!

Featured Job Opportunities

How the program works

Register

Submit an expression of interest

Eligibility Check

Training

Work Readiness

Accredited Training

Non-Accredited Job Skills

Mentoring & Coaching

Work Placement

Start Working

Immediate and Direct Employment, or;

Temporary Work Placements

YOUR PATHWAY INTO A SUPPORT CAREER

Participant Registration

  • Submit an expression of interest
  • Eligibility Check

Training

  • Resume Preparation
  • Verbal & Critical Reasoning
  • Career Development Plan
  • Accredited Training
  • Non-Accredited Job Skills & Work Readiness
  • Mentoring & Coaching
  • Work Placement

Start Working

  • Immediate and Direct Employment, or;
  • Temporary Work Placements

PeakCare Talent Centre

This induction, onboarding, and training program was designed by the program partners in collaboration with PeakCare to align with the entry-level job requirements of the support sector.

Overview

This 10-day industry training, orientation and induction program is designed to assist candidates in getting job ready and includes:

  • Assessment to address personal barriers and determine job suitability and occupational preferences
  • Accredited training in core competencies relevant to the sector
  • Delivered face-to-face and virtually
  • Pathways to Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention – the mandatory qualification for residential youth workers in QLD
  • Pathways to Certificate III Individual Support
  • Learn from Industry experts and guest speakers

Who should attend?

  • Anyone looking to start their career in child, youth and family support
  • Individuals looking to switch careers
  • Individuals who are looking for a rewarding career
  • Anyone who's looking to give back and make a difference

What's included

  • Career Planning
  • Development of a personal action plan
  • Employer networking and interviews
  • Accredited units covered:
    CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
    CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
    CHCMHS007 - Work effectively in trauma-informed care
    CHCCCS019     – Recognise and respond to crisis situations

Ready To Register?

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FAQs

What’s included in the induction, onboarding and training program?

The induction, onboarding, and training program was designed by the program partners in collaboration with PeakCare to align with the entry-level job requirements of our sector. It includes:

  • Up to 4 units of competency from the Certificate IV in Child, Youth, and Family Intervention course, including:
    1. CHCCCS019 – Recognise and respond to crisis situations.
    2. CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma-informed care.
    3. CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people.
    4. CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety.
  • During the ten days, an assessment program includes psychometric testing and fit-for-role assessments that predict suitability, retention likelihood, and job preference.
  • Non-accredited job readiness skills.
  • Industry orientation and guest speakers.
  • Informal meet and greet with candidates and member representatives.

Candidates that do not meet the minimum suitability skills for the industry will be supported to transition into aged care, NDIS, and other care roles.

Who is Peak Care QLD?

PeakCare is the peak body for the child and family sector and represents a wide range of organisations involved in delivering child, youth and family services, NDIS, and other related services across Queensland.

How is the program being delivered?

Our program partners, Workforce Connect and Look Now Training, will deliver this program. The program partners have extensive experience successfully managing and delivering labour market and workforce development projects over many years. The program will operate over 12 months, with several intakes in multiple region. An online option will enable participants outside these locations to participate in the program.

How much does it cost?

There is no cost to participate. It is a fully funded program.

Are there any eligibility requirements?

To work in the Child, Youth & Family sector, there is a minimum requirement for you to have Police Background Check & National Worker Screening (formally known as Blue Card and Yellow Card). It is recommended that you apply for the National Worker Screening as soon as possible as these applications take a minimum of 4-6 weeks, and you cannot commence work without clearance. Click here to complete your application for the National Worker Screening.

Who is Workforce Connect and Look Now Training?

With Workforce Connect and Look Now Training, PeakCare has developed a comprehensive 10-day training-to-employment program for individuals looking to start their career in child, youth, family intervention, disability and other support roles.