Certificate III in Community Services -

CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services

COVID-19 Campuses are currently open with social distancing and sanitization protocols in-place however due to the COVID-19, courses are also available with structured online delivery. Students can opt to study remotely.

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. Yr 12 graduates receive a discounted rate within one year of graduating. The course will increase your skills in the areas of:

Providing first point contact
Working with youth and the elderly
Cultural diversity and communication
Working with disability and dementia
Working within a community framework
Administrative protocols
Delivering care services

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 40 hours vocational placement required at a relevant workplace. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role. Students must be able to pass a working with children check

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 40 hours vocational placement required at a relevant workplace. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role. Students must be able to pass a working with children check
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

Payment Options

QUEENSLAND

Funding	Concession	Non-concession
Job Trainer learn more...	$0	$0
Certificate 3 Guarantee learn more...	$20 ($1.66 per subject)	$50 ($4.16 per subject)
Year 13 learn more...	$1	$2
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 Careers learn more...	$118.75	$400
Not eligible for funding	$2,800	$2,800

Payment plans are available for those not eligible to receive funding

Subjects

CHCCCS016	Respond to client needs
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCDE003	Work within a community development framework
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact
CHCDIS003	Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCVOL001	Be an effective volunteer
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically

Upcoming Intakes

QLD Campus Classes

Start Date: 30/06/2021
ACA - COMMUNITY SERVICES- COOPERS PLAINS - 30 JUNE 2021 (Mon-Wed) UOS1

Start Date	Details	Enrol
30/06/2021	ACA - COMMUNITY SERVICES- COOPERS PLAINS - 30 JUNE 2021 (Mon-Wed) UOS1	Enrol
07/07/2021	ACA - COMMUNITY SERVICES - BOOVAL - 7 JUL 2021 (Wed-Fri) UOS1	Enrol
07/07/2021	ACA - COMMUNITY SERVICES - STRATHPINE - 7 JULY 2021 (Wed-Fri) UOS1	Enrol
14/07/2021	ACA - COMMUNITY SERVICES - LOGANHOLME - 14 JULY 2021 (Wed-Fri) UOS1	Enrol
11/08/2021	ACA - COMMUNITY SERVICES - BOOVAL - 11 AUG 2021 (Wed-Fri) UOS2	Enrol
11/08/2021	ACA - COMMUNITY SERVICES - STRATHPINE - 11 AUGUST 2021 (Wed-Fri) UOS2	Enrol
15/09/2021	ACA - COMMUNITY SERVICES - BOOVAL - 15 SEP 2021 (Wed-Fri) UOS3	Enrol
22/09/2021	ACA - COMMUNITY SERVICES - STRATHPINE - 22 SEPTEMBER 2021 (Wed-Fri) UOS1	Enrol
24/11/2021	ACA - COMMUNITY SERVICES - BOOVAL - 24 NOV 2021 (Wed-Fri) UOS1	Enrol

CHC32015