Certificate III Community Services

CHC32015

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Course Description

Certificate III Community Services applies to community work delivered through a broad range of services which provide support to individuals and groups through the provision of person-centered services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs. You will learn effective communication strategies, gain cultural awareness and skills in advocacy to be able to provide emotional and practical support to clients, including initiating referrals. This level is appropriate for support workers acting under the supervision of more experienced staff.

Why study this course?

Health and Community Services Training is linked to the largest growth industry in Australia. The qualification reflects the role of workers who provide support for the effective functioning of health and community services.

What you will learn

Working within a community development framework
Implementing participation and engagement strategies
Providing individualised support
Maintaining a high level of service
Responding to client needs
Managing personal work stressors in the work environment
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural Safety

We’ll help you cultivate a culture of learning

Employment Opportunities

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Occupational titles may include:

Community Care Worker
Welfare Support Worker
Youth Worker
Client Contact
Support Worker (Community Services)
Recreational Activities Office
Juvenile Justice Officer
Residential Support Worker
Youth Housing Support Worker
Assistant Community Worker
Youth Case Worker
Youth Support Worker
Aboriginal Youth Worker
Accommodation Support Worker
Community Services Worker
In Home Respite Worker
Nurse’s Aide
Community Access Coordinator
Care Service Employee
Home Care Assistant
Residential Care Worker

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Course Delivery

Certificate III Community Services is delivered via DP Learning@Home model, offering the opportunity to study your way

Rolling intake, start anytime!
Training Materials offered using electronic based delivery,
Trainers/Assessors being available to support you through email and/or telephone contact.
12 units of competency
The opportunity to attend weekly trainer-led study support sessions via Zoom for the duration of your course
Simulated practicals via Zoom and/or workplace demonstration of the skills attained
Self-paced (up to 12 months to complete)

RPL

If you consider yourself to already have the knowledge and skills for the qualification, any person currently working in the industry has the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment only pathway.
You will be required to successfully demonstrate that you have acquired the required knowledge and skills specified in the training package through formal, non-formal and informal learning. To demonstrate your knowledge and skills assessed via the RPL process, please take our skill assessment below and select RPL on your enrolment form.

Take a 60 sec Skill Assessment Check Now to determine your eligibility for RPL.

Study Program

Certificate III Community Services is delivered via our DP Learning@Home Program, offering a mixture

self-paced
online
blended
on-the-job
block or day release for apprentices
a combination of the above

Training Locations

This course is delivered online Nationally.

Class-based or practical training may be delivered at the locations below.

DP Training Campus

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