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Certificate III in Community Services (WA only)

CHC32015

Location

Study Mode

Classroom, On Campus

Outcomes

Assistant Community Services Worker, Community Care Worker, Community Services Case Manager, Community Services Worker, Community Support Worker, Community Worker

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Qualification

Certificate III

Awarded By

Industry Skills Training

Duration

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Start Date

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Payment Option

Payment plan, Upfront payment

This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

Please note – this course is available to Western Australian residents only.

If you possess great empathy skills and are passionate about your community and well-being of others, then this nationally recognised Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) qualification from Industry Skills Training could be the right step for you.

This qualification is designed for entry level community service workers and will equip you with all the necessary skills and knowledge required to commence a rewarding career based on supporting individuals through the provision of person-centred community services. Through this course you will learn essential skills such as how to respond to client needs and provide individualised support, how to work and communicate in health and community services, how to recognise and respond to crisis situations and how to facilitate the interests and rights of clients.

Aside from fully enabling you to work in entry-level community service jobs, this course is also a great gateway for further education that would allow you to work in more specialised services such as disability care or aged care.

Note: This course is available through the Jobs & Skills WA Priority Industry Training and Work Readiness programs and a government funding discount is available for eligible students. Enquire now to find out if you qualify. This course is NOT available to people on 500 or 600 visas.

Eligibility

There are no formal academic entry requirements for this course.

Students will need to provide their Unique Student Identifier (USI) which we can assist with, photo identification and meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

While completing the Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) from Industry Skills Training, you may study subject from the following list (12 units total):

Core units:

CHCCCS016 – Respond to client needs
CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
LTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006 – Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Elective units:

CHCADV001 – Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
BSBITU211 – Produce digital text documents
CHCCCS019 – Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCDE003 – Work within a community development framework
CHCCOM001 – Provide first point of contact
CHCCCS015 – Provide individualised support
CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Why study with Industry Skills Training

Industry Skills Training (IST), based in WA, is a dynamic and well-established Registered Training Organisation. We specialise in offering courses tailored to emerging and expanding industries such as Individual Support, Allied Health and Community Services.

Our highly skilled professional team delivers nationally recognised qualifications, focusing on job seekers, individuals returning to the workforce, and those planning a career progression or a career change. As a proud Jobs & Skills WA provider, we ensure quality education is both accessible and affordable.

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Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) qualification from Industry Skills Training.

This qualification will have given you all the necessary skills and knowledge to perform confidently in entry-level community service and individual support positions at a range of community services organisations. At this level, work you undertake will take place under direct or indirect supervision of more senior community workers. This course also offers a great pathway to further education if you are interested in more specialised positions within the community services industry.

Community Worker