CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services

Course Overview

The Certificate III in Community Services is designed to develop a broad range of competencies and skills. This qualification will prepare you to work in a range of community service roles such as Aged Care, Disability, Youth Work and others. It prepares you for case management, individual needs planning, health and well-being strategies, working with disabilities, cultural diversity, and working with at-risk individuals. The Certificate III in Community Services Work also incorporates a work experience element that will enable you to put into practice the theory and skills you will learn. The course will increase your skills in the areas of

Delivery Options

CAMPUS

Qualification Level Certificate III
Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions Over 15 years old, not attending secondary school. Must also complete a language, literacy and numeracy test
Nominal Duration 15 weeks incl. vocational placement (course length may be adjusted depending upon student progression/needs)
Attendance 2 - 3 days per week
Assessment Methods Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement
Delivery Method Face to Face learning + vocational placement
Course Materials All course materials are included
Vocational Placement Minimum 20 hours vocational placement required at a relevant workplace. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role. Students are required to obtain the site-specific clearances to participate in Vocational Placement, this may include Disability clearance, Working with children check or police checks
WORKPLACE

Qualification Level Certificate III
Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions Existing or new worker in the industry. Over 17 years old, not attending secondary school. Must complete a language, literacy and numeracy test.
Nominal Duration 6-12 months
Attendance Onsite + online
Assessment Methods Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement
Delivery Method Online learning + workplace
Course Materials All course materials are included
Vocational Placement Students need to obtain experience in a relevant workplace and satisfactorily demonstrate a series of skills. The minimum number of hours required as part of this placement is 20. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role. Students are required to obtain the site-specific clearances to participate in Vocational Placement, this may include Disability clearance, Working with children check or police checks.
STRUCTURED ONLINE

Qualification Level Certificate III
Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions Over 15 years old, not attending secondary school. Must also complete a language, literacy and numeracy test
Nominal Duration 15 weeks incl. vocational placement (course length may be adjusted depending upon student progression/needs)
Attendance 2 - 3 zoom sessions per week. Zoom sessions will occur during business hours. Usually after midday. Students are required to complete online theory assessments in addition to the zoom sessions.
Assessment Methods Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement
Delivery Method All theory is completed online. To assist with the learning, students are required to attend online live zoom sessions each week. Vocational placement is undertaken once all of the theory has been completed unless the student is already working in the industry.
Course Materials All course materials are included
Vocational Placement Minimum 20 hours vocational placement required at a relevant workplace. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role. Students are required to obtain the site-specific clearances to participate in Vocational Placement, this may include Disability clearance, Working with children check or police checks
Resources Required Students must have their own access to computer and internat to access the course materials. Students are also need a webcam, camera or other recording device to be able to record role plays
INTERNATIONAL

Qualification Level Certificate III
Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions Must be an International Student on a student visa (subclass 500). IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English language test result or the completion of 12-week Strategix IELTS Preparation program. Yr 12 equivalent (High School Graduate Certificate)
Nominal Duration 24 weeks + vocational placement (course length may be adjusted depending upon student progression/needs)
Attendance 2 - 3 days per week
Assessment Methods Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement
Delivery Method Face to face delivery + vocational placement
Course Materials Course material fees $200
Vocational Placement Minimum 20 hours vocational placement required at a relevant workplace. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role. Students are required to obtain the site-specific clearances to participate in Vocational Placement, this may include Disability clearance, Working with children check or police checks

Payment Options

QUEENSLAND
Funding Concession Non-concession
Certificate 3 Guarantee learn more... $20 ($1.66 per subject) $50 ($4.16 per subject)
User Choice learn more... $313.60 $784 ($1.60 per nominal hour)
Not eligible for funding $2,350 $2,350

Payment plans are available for those not eligible to receive funding
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Funding Concession Non-concession
Skilled Careerslearn more... $225.00 $400
Not eligible for funding $2,800 $2,800

Payment plans are available for those not eligible to receive funding
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Tuition Fee $5,000
Materials Fee $200
Enrolment Fee $300 non-refundable

Subjects

CHCCCS016Respond to client needs
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
BSBWOR301Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCCS009
Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCOM001Provide first point of contact
CHCDIS003Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCVOL001Be an effective volunteer
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically

Upcoming Intakes

QLD Campus Classes
Start Date: 19/04/2023
ACA - Cert 3 Community Services - Loganholme - 19 Apr 2023 (Mon-Wed) UOS1

Start Date: 17/05/2023
ACA - Cert III Community Services - Strathpine (QLD) - 17 May 2023 (Wed-Fri) UOS2


SA Campus Classes
Start Date: 12/04/2023
ACA - COMMUNITY SERVICES - Salisbury-SA - 12 April 2023 (Mon-Tue) UOS1


QLD Structured Online Classes
Students enrolling in a Structured Online class must be able to attend the campus for 3 practical days.
Start Date: 24/05/2023
ACA - Cert III Community Services - Structured Online (QLD) - 24 May 2023 (Mon-Wed) UOS1


Upcoming Intakes

QLD Campus Classes
Start Date Details Enrol
19/04/2023 ACA - Cert 3 Community Services - Loganholme - 19 Apr 2023 (Mon-Wed) UOS1
17/05/2023 ACA - Cert III Community Services - Strathpine (QLD) - 17 May 2023 (Wed-Fri) UOS2

SA Campus Classes
Start Date Details Enrol
12/04/2023 ACA - COMMUNITY SERVICES - Salisbury-SA - 12 April 2023 (Mon-Tue) UOS1

QLD Structured Online Classes
Students enrolling in a Structured Online class must be able to attend the campus for 3 practical days.
Start Date Details Enrol
24/05/2023 ACA - Cert III Community Services - Structured Online (QLD) - 24 May 2023 (Mon-Wed) UOS1

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