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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.

DOMESTIC
STUDY MODES

Online

DURATION

12 months full-time

AVAILABILITY

Online

UNITS/CREDITS

12 units

JOB PROSPECTS

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 qualification reflects the role of entry level community services workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centred services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs. At this level, work takes place under the direction of others and supervision may be direct or indirect. Work may take place in a range of community services organisations.

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
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCCS016Respond to client needs
HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Elective
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
CHCCOM001Provide first point of contact
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
Optional Elective

Standard Course Structure

2023 FebruaryOnline
2023 AprilOnline
2023 MayOnline
2023 JuneOnline
2023 AugustOnline
2023 OctoberOnline
Work-integrated learning does not apply to this course.
This course has no residential schools.

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.

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.
Professional recognition is not applicable to this course.
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.

At CQUniversity, we believe higher education should be for everyone. No matter your situation, we know that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, and we are proud to offer a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and stipends.
Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more. 

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In just 25 years, CQUniversity has achieved some amazing feats and emerged as one of Australia’s truly great universities. We have been ranked among the best in the world for our teaching and learning, and are internationally recognised for our focus on Social Innovation. Our graduates are some of the most sought-after in Australia, due to our reputation for work integrated learning and industry-aligned courses, and experience some of the nation’s best graduate outcomes in terms of full-time employment and starting salary. CQUni is also regarded as the nation’s most inclusive and engaged university, with our award-winning academic and research staff making a real impact on the communities and industries we serve.

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A pioneer in online study, CQUniversity has more than two decades of experience providing high quality online learning experiences across the country and even internationally. We work hard to deliver the latest techniques in online study, and have even planned our physical sites to provide more services to our widespread online study cohort.

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You’ve made an excellent choice. Now that you have decided to train or study at CQUniversity, the next step is to apply, and we are here to assist you every step of the way.

Before you apply, you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you do not have a USI, creating one is quick and easy. Simply visit usi.gov.au to create one. International students can apply for a USI once in Australia.

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