CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services

Learning Mode

Online/Virtual/FacetoFace

Location

SA

Duration

8 months

Study Load

Part-time/Full-time

Course Overview

This nationally recognised Certificate III qualification equips graduates with the skills to contribute to social change in community settings and support programs. You’ll gain the ability to assist individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds under supervision, with a focus on effective communication, client support, safe work practices, ethical conduct, and managing personal stressors. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level roles in community services, including areas such as aged care, disability support, mental health, drug education, and youth work. Potential job titles include support worker, case worker, client contact officer, or community development worker.

Prerequisites

No prerequisties required

Units of Competency

1 The World of Work

  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

2 Communication, Diversity and Interacting with Others

  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

3 Responding to Issues in Community Work

  • CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
  • CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  • CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

4 Frontline Responses

  • HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
  • CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
  • CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact Recognition of prior learning (RPL) credit may be granted for relevant prior study or experience. For more details on the RPL process, visit: RPL page

Fee

Full Fee: between $300 – $3500 Subsidies by the Australian and South Australian Government are available for eligible candidates.
For more information visit https://socialrelations.edu.au//fees-and-payment/

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the cultural, spiritual and economic sovereignty of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We understand that the ongoing violation of this sovereignty continues to harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s relationships, health, wellbeing and aspirations.

We are committed to strengthening the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

We recognise that respecting and nurturing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is a benefit for all Australians.

We especially honour the Kaurna Elders of the Adelaide Plains and the Elders of the River Murray and Mallee Region, which includes: Ngaiawang, Ngawait, Nganguruku, Erawirung, Ngintait, Ngaraite, Ngarkat and small parts of Maraura and Daanggali, and Elders of Barngarla Country in the Far North and Boandik Land in Mount Gambier, upon whose country Relationships Australia South Australia offices are located.

As educators we recognise the Ancient Universities and ways of knowing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have existed for millennia, and we respect and honour First Nations expertise.