Cert III in Community Services

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Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in your community?

This course is a great introduction to the community services sector and can lead to a wide range of meaningful career and study pathways.

This course equips you with essential knowledge and skills, enhancing your employment prospects in various community services industries.

This qualification is designed for entry level community services workers who support individuals by providing person centred services. Your work may involve day to day support of individuals in community settings or assisting in the implementation of specific community programs.

At this level, you will work under the direction of others, with supervision that may be direct or indirect. Employment opportunities can be found in a wide range of community services organisations.

You will learn things like:

Work with individuals and groups to meet their needs
Apply communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a support role
Understand the roles and responsibilities of workers in community and health services
Provide person-centred care and support
Work safely and follow legal and ethical guidelines in the community services environment

Does this sound like you:

Are caring, respectful, and enjoy helping others
Can communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of people
Are responsible, ethical, and able to maintain confidentiality
Are interested in social justice, diversity, and community wellbeing
Can work independently and as part of a team in support roles

Qualification: Certificate III in Community Services

Qualification Code: CHC32015

Qualification Outcome: Partial Completion. Students will receive a

Statement of Attainment for Units of

Competency completed.

Delivery Provider: Several options. Refer RTO and Delivery Table.

Duration: Two years

Delivery: One day per week (can vary between RTOs)

Year Levels: Year 10 (check with your school), Year 11, Year 12

SWL: Structured Workplace Learning

requirements vary between VET courses

and RTO’s. Check with your VET Coordinator

Contribution to Senior

Secondary Certificate: Contributes to VCE, VCE VM and VPC in

accordance with current VCAA requirements.

Speak with your VET Coordinator for advice

specific to your senior pathway.

Transport: Students are responsible for travel to and from

the delivery location. Subject to transport

funding, SMRVC may provide transport on

certain routes. Check with your VET Coordinator.

Scored Program: Yes

Course Information

UNIT CODE UNITS OF COMPETENCY

CHCCS016

HLTWHS002

CHCDIV001

HLTWHS006

CHCCOM005

CHCCDE003

CHCCDE004

CHCCOM002

CHCGRP001

Respond to client needs

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Work with diverse people

Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Communicate and work in health or community services

ELECTIVE UNITS (*May vary between RTO’s)

Work within a community development framework

Implement participation and engagement strategies

Use communication to build relationships

Support group activities

Units of Competency listed are a guide only and can change from year to year. Check with your VET Coordinator.

RTOs and Delivery Locations

RTO LOCATION DELIVERY DAY/TIME

IVET (40548) Copperfield College Yr 1: Tue - 1.35pm - 5pm

Yr 2: Thurs - 1.35pm - 5pm

IVET (40548) Catholic Regional College Yr 1: Tues or Wed - 1.50 pm – 5.00 pm

Yr 2: Thurs – 1.50 pm – 5.00 pm

IVET (40548) Lakeview Senior College Yr 1: Tues - 1.30pm - 5pm

(Caroline Springs) Yr 2: Thurs - 1.30pm - 5pm

Industry Insight

Community Services is one of Australia’s fastest growing employment sectors, with increasing demand for skilled workers in disability support, aged care, youth work, family services and community development.

This course provides an excellent foundation for further study and a wide range of rewarding careers that make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Future Ready Skills:

Students develop valuable employability skills including:

Empathy
Communication
Teamwork
Critical thinking
Organisation
Cultural Awareness
Problem solving
Professional ethics

How to apply:

All students must apply through their school VET Coordinator and submit their Expression of Interest by the required dates. Placement is subject to availability and school approval.