CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services
If you have your heart set on helping others, the Certificate III in Community Services is just for you. This course is included in the Australian and Queensland Government’s Fee Free TAFE program.
Online
12 months full-time
Online
12 units
This level is appropriate for support workers, case workers and client contact officers, generally these positions have direct contact with clients, identify presenting needs and refer to appropriate services and support.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
The COVID-19 vaccination may be a requirement for employment.
Standard Course Structure
Duration:12 months full-time
Core
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCCCS016 | Respond to client needs |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
Elective
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
Optional Elective
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
There are no other entry requirements for this course, however, it is highly recommended that students have completed Year 10 or equivalent.
| Fee for service | $3,708.00 (2023) |
| Co-Contribution Fee | $1,236.00 (2023) |
| Co-Contribution Concessional Fee | $924.00 (2023) |
| Fee for service per unit | $309.00 (2023) |
| Co-Contribution Fee per unit | $103.00 (2023) |
| Co-Contribution Concessional Fee per unit | $77.00 (2023) |
| TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit | $57.70 (2023) |
Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure please call us on 13 27 86.
This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Eligibility criteria applies.
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