CHC32015 – Certificate III in Community Services

If you are motivated to help others, a career in Community Services may be very rewarding. As a Community Services Worker, you will be helping people to live their best lives by providing practical assistance, advocacy or delivery of community-based programs.
The Certificate III in Community Services will provide you with a qualification for entry level community service positions.
Start your studies in Certificate III in Community Services any time. Register your interest here
Part time study options available

Course duration is a minimum 8 weeks full-time or part-time equivalent (including work placement of 76 hours)
This course is funded by the State Government through the Subsidised Training List (eligibility criteria applies). If eligible for subsidised training, a non-refundable $200 student co-contribution is payable on enrolment
Fee for Service available for those not eligible for Government funded training
This course can also be completed through a traineeship arrangement

General

General Information

CHC32015 – Certificate III in Community Services

The Certificate III in Community Services is suitable for people who may already work within the industry or wish to enter the industry. At this level work takes place under the direction of others therefore is an excellent entry level qualification.

This qualification could be a pathway to a career where you role is to support individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs.

The HITsa team, along with strong industry connections, will ensure you get the best start to your new career after completing all class-based work by organising a work placement to support the transition to work.

Potential career outcomes include but are not limited to:

Support worker
Residential support worker
Aboriginal intake and referral worker
Community care worker
Weekend recreation activities officer

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Learning Outcomes

CHC32015 – Certificate III in Community Services

Students will need to successfully achieve the following units of competency. We recommend 2 weeks work placement be completed and placement will be organised by HITsa

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
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework
CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies
HLTAID011 Provide first aid

The Certificate III in Community Services is perfect for people who are wanting to start a career to support individuals within the community

It’s also suitable for those who are already working within the sector and wish to gain a qualification and take the next step in their career.

Course Details

CHC32015 – Certificate III in Community Services

This training is offered through a rolling intake therefore students can commence at any time.

Training is delivered over a nominal term of 12 months full-time or part-time equivalent. A timetable will be developed for each trainee as determined by the employer and trainee.

Face-to-face training will be conducted at the following sites

- Clarence Gardens
- Salisbury

HITsa Training and Employment have an operational skill centre to allow participants to practice within a safe environment prior to work placement.

Training will include a mix of theory and practical study.

All participants completing this course will be encouraged to complete a minimum of 80 hours work placement.

HITsa will arrange suitable work placement with one of our industry partners, once the participant has completed all face-to-face training requirements.

Work placement will give the participant the opportunity to put training into practice in an employment setting, assisting the transition to employment.

Assessment will include a combination of theory and practical observation (skill centre and work placement).

All course materials including work placement uniform will be provided to the student and access to the internet will be required for self-paced and online activities.

Participants successfully completing all units of training and work placement will be issued with the nationally recognised qualification CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services

Participants that do not complete the full qualification will be issued with an Academic Transcript.

Fees and Conditions

CHC32015 – Certificate III in Community Services

CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services is available through an traineeship arrangement.

Course fee – $2200 (fee for service)

This course is funded by the State Government through the Subsidised Training List (eligibility criteria applies). If eligible for subsidised training, a $200 student co-contribution is payable on enrolment (this is non-refundable should you decide to withdraw or not complete the qualification).

To check your eligibility – https://www.skills.sa.gov.au/subsidised-eligibility

To explore a range of subsidised training opportunities – http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/training-learning/find-a-training-course

All participants will be required to obtain a current (less than 6-month old) National Police Clearance and DCSI screening (Aged Care and Vulnerable Person, Disability and Child Related) – https://screening.sa.gov.au/*

Participants will not be able to commence work placement without these documents and will not be able to successfully complete the qualification.

Participants need to be aware that evidence of up to date COVID-19 vaccinations may be required by the sector prior to placement and/or work.

For all fees and conditions refer to our Policies and Procedures.

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CHC32015 – Certificate III in Community Services

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CHC32015 – Certificate III in Community Services

Course duration is a minimum 8 weeks full-time or part-time equivalent (including work placement of 76 hours)

This course is funded by the State Government through the Subsidised Training List (eligibility criteria applies). If eligible for subsidised training, a non-refundable $200 student co-contribution is payable on enrolment

Fee for Service available for those not eligible for Government funded training

This course can also be completed through a traineeship arrangement

General Information

CHC32015 – Certificate III in Community Services