Virtual Course:
Get Job Ready in Just 5-Nights.
Completely Online.

Make a difference every day, can be Your Future, Your Way.
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

TRAINING DURATION :

5-Nights virtual program
(Multiple intakes available)

This 5-nights self paced virtual training, orientation, and induction program is designed to assist candidates in getting job-ready and includes the following:

  • Assessment to address personal barriers and determine job suitability and occupational preferences
  • Accredited training in core competencies relevant to the sector & community services
  • Delivered face-to-face and virtually - providing convenience and flexibility
    to students
  • 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 & Community Service
  • Learn from Industry experts and guest speakers

LOCATION:

Virtual/Online

With Workforce Connect and Look Now Training, PeakCare has developed a comprehensive 5-nights training-to-employment virtual program for individuals looking to start their career in child, youth, family intervention, disability, and other support roles.

Register for Virtual Training

Make a difference every day.

Start your career in child, youth and family support.

No Cost to Participants

TRAINING DURATION :

5-nights virtual program
(Multiple intakes available)

This 5-nights self paced virtual training, orientation, and induction program is designed to assist candidates in getting job-ready and includes the following:

  • 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 - providing convenience and flexibility to students
  • 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 & Community Services
  • Learn from Industry experts and guest speakers

LOCATION:

Virtual/Online

With Workforce Connect and Look Now Training, PeakCare has developed a comprehensive 5-nights training-to-employment program for individuals looking to start their career in child, youth, family intervention, disability and other support roles.

Register for Virtual Training

YOUR PATHWAY INTO A SUPPORT CAREER

Participant Registration

Submit an expression of interest

Eligibility Check

Job Preparation

Resume Preparation

Interview Preparation

Verbal & Critical Reasoning

Support with Blue & Yellow Card Application

Training

Career Development Plan

Accredited Training

Non-Accredited Job Skills & Work Readiness

Mentoring & Coaching

Employer Matching

Immediate and Direct Employment, or;

Temporary Work Placements

YOUR PATHWAY INTO A SUPPORT CAREER

Participant Registration

  • Submit an expression of interest
  • Eligibility Check

Job Preparation

  • Resume Preparation
  • Interview Preparation
  • Verbal & Critical Reasoning
  • Support with Blue and Yellow Card Application

Training

  • Career Development Plan
  • Accredited Training
  • Non-Accredited Job Skills & Work Readiness
  • Mentoring & Coaching

Employer Matching

  • 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 5-nights self paced virtual 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 - providing convenience and flexibility to students
  • 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 & Community Services.
  • 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
    CHCLEG001– Work legally and ethically
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If you prefer taking training in person, please check out our next intake dates offered at 5 locations (Cairns, Brisbane, Rockhampton, Townsville, & Sunshine Coast).

Register for Virtual Program

If you prefer virtual learning, please register below, and our team will get back to you. If you need advice or more info, please contact Briane Stininato at 0447 806 605

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Upcoming Virtual Intake Dates

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(Starting Soon)

Monday, 8 April 2024 - Friday, 12 April 2024

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(Starting Soon)

Monday, 13 May 2024 - Friday, 17 May 2024

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(Starting Soon)

Monday, 17 June 2024 - Friday, 21 June 2024

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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. CHCLEG001– Work legally and ethically.
    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 5 Nights & 10 days face-to-face, 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, disability, 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, disability, 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 regions. 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 a Police Background Check & Blue Card. It is recommended that you apply for the Blue Card as soon as possible as these applications take a minimum of 4-6 weeks, and you cannot commence work without a clearance. Click here to complete your application for the Blue Card.