Looking to develop new skills, explore a career in community services or take the first step towards employment? BCCI is offering selected FEE-FREE training courses through the Summer Skills 2026/27 program.
Designed to support people exploring new career opportunities, the program offers short, focused training in areas of workforce need. Eligible students can develop practical, industry-relevant skills while exploring pathways into employment, further training and future career opportunities.
Explore BCCI's Fee-Free Care and Support Courses
BCCI specialises in training for the care and support sector. Through the Summer Skills Program, eligible students can explore two short courses designed to develop foundational skills relevant to health and community services.
1. Community Services Foundations
Duration: 12 days
Build a foundation in community services with training focused on communication, workplace health and safety and working with people from diverse backgrounds.
This course covers essential skills that can help learners better understand the expectations of health and community service environments and prepare for further learning in the sector.
Accredited Units:
- CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
2. Community Support Infection Control
Duration: 12 days
Learn essential infection prevention and control practices relevant to health and community services.
This course introduces important workplace practices that support safer environments for workers and the people they assist, helping learners develop foundational knowledge relevant to the care and support sector.
Accredited Units:
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Explore More Summer Skills Courses at Our Sister School, PCC
If you're interested in developing skills outside the care and support sector, our sister school, Parramatta Community College (PCC), also offers selected Summer Skills courses in hospitality and digital and cyber security.
1. Hospitality, Bar and Cafe Skills
Duration: 4 days
Develop practical skills in espresso coffee preparation, food safety, responsible service of alcohol and responsible gambling services.
Accredited Units:
- SITHGAM022 Provide responsible gambling services
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
- SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
2. Hospitality Barista Skills
Duration: 2 days
Learn the fundamentals of preparing and serving espresso coffee, alongside essential food safety practices.
Accredited Units:
- SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
3. Cyber Safety and Information Protection
Duration: 12 days
Develop your understanding of online security threats and learn how to protect personal and workplace information. This course introduces important cyber safety and information protection practices relevant to today's digital environments.
Accredited Units:
- BSBXCS301 Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats
- BSBXCS302 Identify and report online security threats
- BSBXCS303 Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
- ICTSAS215 Protect and secure information assets
These additional courses are delivered through PCC, providing eligible learners with more options to explore different industries and skill areas.
Who Can Apply for the Summer Skills Program?
The Summer Skills Program is intended to support a broad range of learners, including:
- School leavers and young people exploring vocational pathways
- Jobseekers and people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment
- People considering a career change
- Parents and carers returning to the workforce
- People seeking entry into priority industries
- People looking to develop foundation, digital or other practical skills
Applicants must meet Smart and Skilled eligibility requirements, along with any additional requirements that apply to their chosen course and approved training pathway. Eligibility and course availability should be confirmed before enrolment.
Important Summer Skills Dates
If you're interested in participating, keep these key dates in mind:
- Enrolments Open from 26 October 2026
- Training Begins from 9 November 2026
- Enrolments End on 28 February 2027
All training must be completed within the program's designated timeframe.
Take the Next Step with BCCI
Developing new skills can open up opportunities to explore a different career direction, continue your education or prepare for employment.
If you're interested in a career in community services or the broader care and support sector, BCCI's Summer Skills courses may be a useful place to start.
Contact BCC Institute to enquire about our FEE-FREE Care and Support courses, eligibility requirements and enrolment options.
Call Us: 02 9793 8155
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Fee-free training is available to eligible students only. Smart and Skilled eligibility requirements, additional program conditions, approved course availability and enrolment deadlines apply.
