Certificate III in Community Services Work
Course Code:
CHC30112
Duration:
522 hours
First Aid:
It is recommended but not compulsory that students complete a First Aid Certificate with an accredited provider to gain employment in the industry
(Cost to be met by student).
Average cost of a First Aid Certificate is $130.00
Assessments:
Assessments are competency based and include a variety of written, project and practical work.
Vocational Placement:
Up to 240 Hours on the job.
Classroom & Correspondence Delivery:
Fee Option 1:
$2600 (less non refundable deposit of $250)
Interest free payment plans available – direct debit only
Online Delivery:
Fee Option 1:
Four equal instalments of $486.25 (total = $1945)
First instalment must be paid prior to commencement.
Fee Option 2:
Deposit of $250 followed by 44 payments of
$50 per week (total = $2450)
Payment Plans:
Available – direct debit only
Study Mode:
External Delivery
Recognition:
This course is nationally recognised in Australia.
Student Benefits:
Austudy available to eligible domestic students.
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Course Outline:
This qualification applies to community work delivered through a broad range of services, which provide support to individuals and groups. This level is appropriate for support workers, case workers and client contact officers and generally, these positions have direct contact with clients, Identify presenting needs and Refer to appropriate services and support. At this level support workers and caseworkers may provide day-to-day support in community settings and/or provide assistance with entitlements and benefits under the broad direction of others. Emotional and practical support may be provided face to face or over the telephone to assist the client and enable an accurate referral to be achieved. This qualification is available as a broad-based qualification or with a focus on either community services or community development work.
Occupational Titles May Include:
Community care worker, Intake and referral worker, Neighbourhood centre worker, Recreational activities officer, Residential support worker, Support worker, Juvenile Justice Officer, Youth Housing Support Worker or Youth Worker.
A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded below:
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NB: enter course code CHC30112.
Course Structure
| Course Code | Core Units of Competence |
| CHCADMIN305F | Work within the administration protocols of the organisation |
| CHCCD412B | Work within a community development framework |
| CHCCOM302D | Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues |
| CHCCS308B | Provide first point of contact |
| CHCCS411C | Work effectively in the community sector |
| CHCNET301D | Participate in networks |
| CHCORG303C | Participate effectively in the work environment |
| HLTWHS300A | Contribute to WHS processes |
| Course Code | Elective Units of Competence |
| CHCCS401C | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCS422B | Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately |
| CHCGROUP302D | Support group activities |
| CHCMH301C | Work effectively in mental health |
| CHCYTH301E | Work effectively with young people |





