Certificate III in Active Volunteering

CHC34015
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Average Course Fee: $2000

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Average Course Duration: 16 Months

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of people working in a volunteer capacity across a range of industries and organisations in a variety of contexts.

At this level, work takes place under the direction of others and supervision may be direct or indirect. Volunteers may also be required to lead volunteer teams and have limited responsibility for the output of others within a project or event.

Organisations may require volunteers to undergo relevant background checks.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 20 hours of volunteer work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

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

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Society and Culture field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Society and Culture field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Society and Culture field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

Community and Personal Service Workers

63.3%

Community and Personal Service Workers
Professionals

10.3%

Professionals
Sales Workers

7.2%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Society and Culture field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

Health Care and Social Assistance

56.4%

Health Care and Social Assistance
Education and Training

7.4%

Education and Training
Retail Trade

7.1%

Retail Trade

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

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

 

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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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 Active Volunteering 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

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

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

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.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.


Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

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First released in: CHC Community Services

Supersedes: CHC30612 Certificate III in Active Volunteering