CHC32015 | 111325M

Certificate III in Community Services

Certificate III in Community Services

This entry-level qualification will help you begin your career in community services by giving you the skills you need to provide support to individuals and groups through person-centered services.


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WAYS TO STUDY

Classroom-based training

TRAINING LOCATIONS

Brisbane

Gold Coast

TUITION FEES

Onshore: $8,000

Offshore: $9,000

Course Overview

Certificate III Community Services applies to community work delivered through a broad range of services that provide support to individuals and groups through the provision of person-centred services. Work may include the day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs. You will learn effective communication strategies and gain cultural awareness and skills in advocacy to be able to provide emotional and practical support to clients, including initiating referrals.

Potential job outcomes of the qualification

After the completion of this course, you will be ready to take on a variety of job roles within the industry like –

  • Community Care Worker
  • Welfare Support Worker
  • Youth Worker
  • Client Contact
  • Support Worker (Community Services)
  • Recreational Activities Office
  • Juvenile Justice Officer
  • Residential Support Worker

Course Duration

CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services has a total duration of 52 weeks. This includes:

  • Compulsory orientation and course induction on the first Monday of every month.
  • 20 hours per week x 52 weeks (inclusive of compulsory holiday breaks)

Course Delivery and Assessable methods

DP Training offers a class based mode of study including:

  • Classroom-based training
  • Written workbooks
  • Case study/simulated role play
  • Oral questioning/ examination

Training Locations

DP Training Campus

  • Brisbane – 162 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
  • Gold Coast –Level 3, Unit 7, 52 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215
Brisbane Campus

Our Brisbane Campus is located at 162 Abbotsford Road Bowen Hills, Queensland 4006. The campus can easily be accessed via both car and public transport. There is both free street parking, and secure paid parking available near-by the campus. Our campus is conveniently located less than 10 minute walk from the Bowen Hills train station and less than 5 minutes from several bus stops, making this campus very accessible.

The facilities at our campus were specially designed with quality training in mind, with multiple specialised training rooms available, as well as a practical workplace simulation Room. This simulation room is so you can practise and learn specialised skills and techniques in a safe environment.

For your convenience, our campus also has kitchen facilities, so you are welcome to bring your own refreshments, alternatively, there are also several local cafés within walking distance that can be accessed.

Gold Coast Campus

Our Gold Coast Campus is located at 7/52 Davenport Street, Southport, Queensland 4215. The campus can easily be accessed via car and public transport. There is both free street parking and secure paid parking available nearby the campus.  Our campus is conveniently located just 2 minute walk from the Southport light rail station.

The facilities at our campus were specially designed with quality training in mind, with multiple specialised training rooms available. For your convenience, our campus also has kitchen facilities, so you are welcome to bring your own refreshments; alternatively, there are also several local cafés and restaurants within a short walking distance that can be accessed.

Course Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of application and must be 18 years of age at the commencement of the course. Students must also be able to obtain several security clearance checks.

We accept the following English tests and levels for entry into VET courses.

TestVET Requirements
IELTS Academic ModuleMinimum overall score of 5.5 with no individual band less than 5.0
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)Minimum overall score of 170
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Module Minimum overall score of 42 with no less than 36 in Writing, Listening and speaking
TOEFL Internet Based Test (iBT)Minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum writing score of 21

Application Requirements

Prospective students must complete in FULL an International Student Application Form, attaching ALL requisite supporting documentation, submitting via email to:info@dptrainingconsultancy.com

Fees

TuitionApplication Fee
(non-refundable)
Course
Material Fee
Total
Onshore$8,000$300$300$8,600
Offshore$9,000$300$300$9,600
Please find the complete course fee guide here.

DP training offers Flexible payment plans for international students. Contact us for details.

Course Structure

CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services has 12 units of competency (5 core units and 7 elective units). DP Training have selected these elective units to reflect the current needs of the industry.

Core Units
Unit CodeUnit Name
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

Elective Units
Unit CodeUnit Name
CHCCCS005Conduct individual assessments
CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCDE003Work within a community development framework
CHCCOM001Provide first point of contact
CHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behavior
BSBWOR301Organize personal work priorities and development
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
To receive an award for this qualification Students are required to complete all units listed above as competent  within a period of 52 weeks.

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Overall Student Satisfaction Rate

92.1%

Graduate Employability Rate

*Extract from NCVER Australian vocational education and training statistics, VET Student Outcomes 2021, Developing Personnel Training & Consultancy Qualification Completers. National Centre for Vocational Education Research