Certificate III in Community Services

National ID: CHC32015 State ID: AWJ2

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Available all year round, 2022

Geraldton - Self Paced External

Kalgoorlie - Self Paced Onsite

Northam - Self Paced External

Northam - Self Paced Onsite

Northam - Traineeship

Learn the skills to make a difference for communities.

When you complete the Certificate III in Community Services Work you'll be on your way to a career as a youth worker, support worker, or family carer.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively and appropriately with individuals and groups in a variety of settings, gathering and providing information, advocacy and community development, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.

You will also gain an understanding of mental health, alcohol, drug, and domestic violence services.

You will learn skills in:

Effective communication
Gathering, maintaining and providing information
Advocacy and community development processes
Ethical behaviour, and
Legal responsibilities of community workers.

This qualification applies to community work delivered through a broad range of services which provide support to individuals and groups. This level of training is appropriate for support workers, caseworkers and client contact officers.

You will also gains skills in:

Participating in local government and community organisations
Assisting in planning and developing programs to meet needs
Communicating effectively
Networking
Assisting in developing and facilitating community education and development and
Gathering, maintaining and providing information and understanding legal and ethical requirements.

Half price fees apply!

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Community Health Worker
Personal Care Assistant
Support Worker
Residential Support Worker
Youth Worker

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.

Study options and how to apply

Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment.

Available all year round, 2022

Details

Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study WHENEVER and WHEREVER suits you. Typically, flexible, and self-paced options are part-time and open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start, enrol and study continuously.

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Geraldton
How	Self Paced External

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here(opens in a new tab) .

FEES:

Calculate your estimated fee in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side. 

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCCCS016	Respond to client needs	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	$40.50	$12.00	$0.00
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment	$56.70	$16.80	$0.00

Elective

Unit Selection

All seven (7) elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour	$56.70	$16.80	$0.00
CHCCDE001	Support participative planning processes	$56.70	$16.80	$0.00
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCYTH001	Engage respectfully with young people	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCYTH002	Work effectively with young people in the youth work context	$97.20	$28.80	$0.00

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Kalgoorlie - Self Paced Onsite

Details
Units and fees

Details

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Kalgoorlie
How	Self Paced Onsite

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here(opens in a new tab) .

FEES:

Calculate your estimated fee in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side. 

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCCCS016	Respond to client needs	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	$40.50	$12.00	$0.00
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment	$56.70	$16.80	$0.00

Elective

Credit Transfer Unit

The following units must be completed to achieve the qualification however students may have successfully completed the unit below as part of previous study. As a Credit Transfer no fees or charges are applicable.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
HLTAID003	Provide first aid	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00

Unit Selection

A total of seven (7) elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification. All elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people	$81.00	$24.00	$17.50
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour	$56.70	$16.80	$0.00
CHCCDE003	Work within a community development framework	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Northam - Self Paced External

Details
Units and fees

Details

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Northam
How	Self Paced External

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here(opens in a new tab) .

FEES:

Calculate your estimated fee in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side. 

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCCCS016	Respond to client needs	$89.10	$26.40	$17.50
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	$81.00	$24.00	$17.50
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	$48.60	$14.40	$17.50
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	$40.50	$12.00	$17.50
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment	$56.70	$16.80	$17.50

Elective

Unit Recommended - Credit Transfer

It is recommended that students complete the following elective unit as part of this qualification which may have been successfully completed as part of previous study. As a Credit Transfer the unit may replace one of the Elective Units above. No fees or charges are applicable.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
HLTAID003	Provide first aid	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00

Unit Selection

All elective units must be selected from the list below. A total of seven (7) elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context	$89.10	$26.40	$17.50
CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour	$56.70	$16.80	$17.50
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact	$48.60	$14.40	$17.50
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues	$81.00	$24.00	$17.50

Unit Selection - Optional Alternatives

Select a minimum of two (2) elective units from the list below

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients	$89.10	$26.40	$17.50
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence	$72.90	$21.60	$17.50
CHCGRP001	Support group activities	$40.50	$12.00	$17.50
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	$48.60	$14.40	$17.50
CHCYTH001	Engage respectfully with young people	$81.00	$24.00	$17.50

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Northam - Self Paced Onsite

Details
Units and fees

Details

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Northam
How	Self Paced Onsite

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here(opens in a new tab) .

FEES:

Calculate your estimated fee in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side. 

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCCCS016	Respond to client needs	$89.10	$26.40	$17.50
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	$81.00	$24.00	$17.50
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	$48.60	$14.40	$17.50
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	$40.50	$12.00	$17.50
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment	$56.70	$16.80	$17.50

Elective

Credit Transfer Unit

The following unit must be completed to achieve the qualification however students may have successfully completed the unit below as part of previous study. As a Credit Transfer no fees or charges are applicable.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
HLTAID003	Provide first aid	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00

Unit Selection

All elective units must be selected from the list below. A total of seven (7) elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients	$89.10	$26.40	$17.50
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context	$89.10	$26.40	$17.50
CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour	$56.70	$16.80	$17.50
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact	$48.60	$14.40	$17.50
CHCGRP001	Support group activities	$40.50	$12.00	$17.50
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues	$81.00	$24.00	$17.50

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Northam - Traineeship

Details
Units and fees

Details

Duration	12 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Northam
How	Traineeship

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Units and fees

To achieve the Certificate III in Community Services students must successfully complete a total of twelve (12) units of competency as listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCCCS016	Respond to client needs	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	$40.50	$12.00	$0.00
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment	$56.70	$16.80	$0.00

Elective

Credit Transfer Unit

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
HLTAID003	Provide first aid	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00

Unit Selection

All elective units must be selected from the list below. A total of seven (7) elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00

Unit Selection - Alternatives

Select a minimum of four (4) up to a maximum of five (5) elective units from the list below

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour	$56.70	$16.80	$0.00
CHCCDE003	Work within a community development framework	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence	$72.90	$21.60	$0.00
CHCGRP001	Support group activities	$40.50	$12.00	$0.00
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCYTH001	Engage respectfully with young people	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

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CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services

Available all year round, 2022

Learn the skills to make a difference for communities.

Half price fees apply!

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Available all year round, 2022

Geraldton - Self Paced External

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Kalgoorlie - Self Paced Onsite

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