The Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) is excellent for students seeking careers as community services workers. Students begin with the foundation skills essential for maintaining personal safety while helping others. They learn how to manage personal stress, and communicate with clients from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. Students are then able to choose electives to pursue career interests such as working with the elderly, working with children and young people, drugs and alcohol and mental health. The Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package.
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Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.
Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff in order to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
Government funding may be available for eligible students. Funding is available for vocational education courses that meet skills shortages on a state level.
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Community Services vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
The Certificate III in Community Services will prepare you for the following roles.
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A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
Youth Support Workers help young people find employment, housing, and education and help them work through a range of social, financial, and emotio...
Youth Case Workers are assigned to individual children or teens, working one-on-one to help improve their quality of life. You’ll need advanced int...
An Aboriginal Community Care Worker supports Indigenous people to improve their health and well-being. You might be involved with a particular prog...
Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They...
Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...
Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...
Welfare Workers help marginalised, isolated and disadvantaged people access social welfare services and community support. Your daily job involves...
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