Certificate III in Community Services CHC32015

Start your rewarding career in the Community Services sector with the Nationally Recognised Certificate III in Community Services CHC32015. Community Services is considered a major growth area, with strong career prospects and increasing job openings. This course covers a broad range of interesting topics that will introduce you to the community services sector. You will learn to support individuals and groups through person-centred approaches. You will develop the skills and knowledge required to gain an entry role in the community services sector and start your new and rewarding career, or progress in your current role. You will have the option to progress to one of our Diploma courses

This course is for anyone who is interested in gaining a role at a community services organisation, or to support individuals in the community. It is also for those already working in the area needing to formalise or upgrade their qualifications. There are no pre-requisites to enter this course.

Why Study Community Services with us?

Over 90% student satisfaction rate
Assessments: Written assessments and practical assessments, no essays or exams
Learning options: Online with lecture recordings for each unit
Start any time
Progress to the Diploma (funding is available for eligible students)
We have connections with employers to point you in the right direction for your new role
Ongoing support and tailored learning environment
We are Skills Assure Suppliers of Government Funding, gain your qualification for a low cost or no cost
User-friendly resources and assessments, accessible 24/7
Graduate feeling confident, competent, and ready to enter the workplace, with the help of our industry recognised trainers

Course Details

Prerequisites: There are no formal entry requirements
Duration: 4 to 6 months
Theory: 12 units in total (5 Core units and 7 Elective units)
Delivery: Online with ongoing support from your Trainer/Assessor
Assessments: Written assessments and practical assessments, no essays or exams
Extra support: Lecture recordings and extra resources available for each unit
Practical: No placement is required, although you will have the option to complete Vocational Placement (non-compulsory) completed within a community Services Organisation (we encourage our students to source their vocational placement in the area they reside in and in an organisation of interest to you)
Next Intake: Course runs on a rolling intake, you can begin at any time

Course Pricing

Currently, the QLD Government is offering funding for this course. Training Tailor Made (TTM) are Skills Assure Suppliers of Government Funding. Please contact us to check which funding you are eligible for:

Free (Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW)
$50 non-concessional (Certificate 3 Guarantee)
$30 concessional (Certificate 3 Guarantee, Back to Work)
Full fee: $2,100 or $1,800 (concessional)

Potential Career Outcomes

Support Worker
Family Support Worker
Welfare Support Worker
Community & Personal Service Worker
Community Access

You will Learn

The fundamentals of a person-centred approach
To support diversity and inclusion
How to empower individuals to improve their lives
How to tailor support to meet the needs of individual clients
You will learn to advocate for clients
How to support client independence and wellbeing
How to work effectively within the health and community care sector
How to implement behaviour support strategies
How to assist and support clients to participate in community settings
How to work safely when providing direct care

12 UNITS (5 Core, 7 Elective)

CORE UNITS (5)

CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people

CHCCCS016: Respond to client needs

HLTWHS006: Manage personal stressors in the work environment

HLTWHS002: Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCCOM005: Communicate & work in health or community services

ELECTIVE UNITS (7)

CHCCOM001: Provide first point of contact

BSBINM301: Organise workplace information

CHCADV001: Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

BSBWOR301: Organise personal work priorities & development

CHCMHS001: Work with people with mental health issues

CHCDIS003: Support community participation & social inclusion

CHCCCS009: Facilitate responsible behaviour

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, as per the CHC Community Services Training Package.

Recommended Course Requirements

You will require basic English and computer skills to undertake computer/online work and have access to a computer and internet. Please be aware that job roles in the community services sector may require manual handling tasks and may require vaccination evidence.

It is recommended that you:

Have sufficient language, literacy, and numeracy skills
Have access to a computer
Have basic computing skills
Be able to obtain a Blue Card
Be at least 15 years of age

Potential Careers

Support Worker
Family Support Worker
Welfare Support Worker
Community & Personal Service Worker
Community Access

Payment

Currently, the QLD Government is offering funding for this course. Training Tailor Made are Skills Assure Suppliers of Government Funding. Please contact us to check which funding you are eligible for:

Free (Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW)
$50 non-concessional (Certificate 3 Guarantee)
$30 concessional (Certificate 3 Guarantee, Back to Work)
Full fee: $2,100 or $1,800 (concessional)

Delivery Method

Online

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