Certificate III in Community Services

CHC32015

Start your pathways in the community services with this entry-level qualification.  This qualification will provide you with foundation skills in managing personal stressors in the workplace, working with diverse people, and operating in community services organisations.

Course Outcomes

Upon graduating you will receive a CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services.

Study Options

Class

Duration: Up to 18 Months

Study Locations

  • Maryborough
  • Gympie

Employment Prospects

  • Varied Community Support Worker Roles
  • Individual Community Support Worker
  • Neighbourhood Centre Worker
  • Community Services Worker

COURSE UNITS

CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services will consist of the following 12 units (7 core and 5 elective units).

CORE UNITS

CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

ELECTIVE UNITS

HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

COURSE COSTS

Full Course

Cost

(No subsidy)

$2600.00

Certificate 3 Guarantee Fees

Student Co Contribution Fee (With Concession)

$25.00

Certificate 3 Guarantee Fees

Student Co Contribution Fee (Without Concession)

$50.00

Am I eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee Funding?

We are able to offer our courses under the Certificate 3 Guarantee which is government-subsidised training program for eligible students living in Queensland.

Certificate 3 Guarantee program supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school certificate III qualification.  It also supports school students to access training and Year 12 graduates to transition to employment by providing free training in high priority qualifications.

Visit the government website to learn more and to find out if you are eligible or contact us and we can assist you.

Important Information

Payment Options

Up Front Payment

When you enrol the total amount will need to be paid.  This could be the cost of the full fee for the course or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.  Any upfront fee that exceeds $1000 a payment plan will apply.

Payment plan

If you have difficulties paying for the full cost of a course or the course exceeds $1000, you may be eligible for a payment plan, which will be negotiated upon enrolment.

Study Options

Classroom learning (Virtual and In-Class) provides a complete learning experience for students. Conducted in a class environment is a great way to learn face to face or via video conference and facilitated by industry professionals skilled at making the class experience interactive. Our learning spaces are will equip for in-house simulations and workshops.

Courses may have a combination of online and classroom-based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

Selection Criteria

As part of the selection criteria for this program, it is highly recommended that students:

  • are aged 16 years or older by the course commencement date
  • have successfully completed Year 10 (or equivalent) or are of mature age
  • have basic English reading and writing skills

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Further Information

Please download the TESS Student Handbook for further information.

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Disclaimer

All information was accurate at the time of publication, however Fraser Coast Training Employment Support Service Inc. policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice.  Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers.  Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

READY TO START?

Click here to use our online application form and start your journey with TESS.