Certificate III in Community Services - CHC32015

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $2956

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Average Course Duration: 10 Months

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of entry level community services workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centred services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs.

At this level, work takes place under the direction of others and supervision may be direct or indirect. Work may take place in a range of community services organisations.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

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Improved Work Status

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Salary

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Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

51.8%

Community and Personal Service Workers

12.1%

Sales Workers

11.6%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

52.5%

Health Care and Social Assistance

11.9%

Retail Trade

11.1%

Accommodation and Food Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Community Services Career Pathway

Certificate III in Community Services is in the Society and Culture Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Community Services.

Stream

Community Services Work

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Community Development Manager

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Early Childhood & School Age Education and Care

Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Aged, Disability, Home and Community Care

Counselling, Mental Health, and Intervention Support

Career and Employment Services

Certificate II

Assistant Community Services Worker

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Diversional Therapist

Advanced Diploma

Disability Services Manager

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 12

5 core units

7 elective units, consisting of:

at least 5 units from the electives listed below

up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

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

CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and drugs context
CHCAOD002	Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCAOD003	Provide needle and syringe services
CHCCCS005	Conduct individual assessments
CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS028	Provide client-centred support to people in crisis
CHCCDE001	Support participative planning processes
CHCCDE003	Work within a community development framework
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU003	Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients
CHCEDU005	Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
CHCEDU009	Provide parenting, health and well-being education
CHCGRP001	Support group activities
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPOL001	Contribute to the review and development of policies
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCSET001	Work with forced migrants
CHCSET002	Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCSOH001	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCVOL001	Be an effective volunteer
CHCYTH001	Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH003	Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
HLTAID013	Provide first aid in remote or isolated site
BSBINM301	Organise workplace information
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CUECOR01C	Manage own work and learning
TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction

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