CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
This qualification reflects the role of community services workers who support clients through the provision of person-centred services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings and supporting the implementation of specific community-based programs.
Employment Opportunities
- Aboriginal Community Development Worker
- Aboriginal Intake and Referral Worker
- Aboriginal Youth Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Assistant Community Worker
- Client Contact
- Community care worker
- Juvenile Justice Officer
- Neighbourhood Centre Worker
- Recreational Activities Officer
- Residential Support Worker
- Support Worker (Community Services)
- Weekend Recreational Activities Officer
Qualification information
To successfully complete this qualification students must complete 12 units of competency:
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 interest and rights of clients
- CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behavior
- CHCCCS015 Provide individual support
- CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework
- CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander cultural safety
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Course requirements and recommendations
Requirements:
Students must hold or be able to apply for:
- National police check (must cover working with vulnerable people).
Students must be able to:
- comprehend, and communicate in English.
- complete assessments in English.
Highly recommended
It is highly recommended that students have or get the following:
- Current influenza vaccination
- COVID-19 vaccination
Study options
- At home paper-based.
- Online. – learn.hanmac.qld.edu.au
Course duration
- 6 months.*
*This qualification can be completed earlier then the above timeframe. Early completion depends on credit transfers, satisfactory completion of all assessments and the completion of all work placement requirements.
Start date
- At home and online study options. – Enrolling now. Contact us to enroll today.
Course fees
- Unfunded – $2088
- Funded – $180 non-concessional / $120 concessional.
Other costs
- National police check (if completed through HANMAC) – $56.15
Funding options
Funding is available for Queensland students under the Career Start program, eligibility criteria applies. Information on this program, including eligibility criteria, can be found on the Career Start program page.
Register your interest in this course
To register your interest in this course complete the Expression of Interest form and return it to HANMAC in person or via [email protected]
How to enroll
To begin the enrolment process:
- Collect the enrolment forms from our office; or
- Contact us over the phone or via email and we will organise for the documents to be sent to you.