Certificate III in Community Services
National ID: CHC32015 | State ID: AWJ2
The Certificate III in Community Services reflects the role of entry level community services workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centred services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs.
At this level, work takes place under the direction of others and supervision may be direct or indirect. Work may take place in a range of community services organisations.
This course is Competitive at selected campuses and further Entrance Requirements may apply.
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate I or Certificate II |
Job opportunities
Students who complete a Certificate III in Community Services can expect to find employment in support position across a wide range of community service industries.
Study pathway
Diploma of Community Services Certificate IV in Community Services
Delivery location, important dates and study options
In order to comply with COVID-19 Government directed social distancing guidelines, some courses may include a mix of online and classroom based training delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements.
While the mode of delivery might vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same.
The precise mix of delivery method will vary from course to course. The time, place and method of delivery may also vary across the semester to ensure social distancing and safe training delivery for staff and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Regional TAFE will provide students with adequate support to work in online environments where necessary.
Semester 1
Albany- Full Time, Part Time, Flexible, Traineeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Albany |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCCCS009 |
Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
| CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCVOL001 |
Be an effective volunteer |
| CHCYTH001 |
Engage respectfully with young people |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Bunbury - Full Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCCCS009 |
Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Busselton - Full Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBINM301 |
Organise workplace information |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCADV001 |
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCCCS009 |
Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCMHS011 |
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
| CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCVOL001 |
Be an effective volunteer |
| CHCYTH001 |
Engage respectfully with young people |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2
Bunbury - Full Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCCCS009 |
Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Busselton - Full Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBINM301 |
Organise workplace information |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCADV001 |
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCCCS009 |
Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCMHS011 |
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
| CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCVOL001 |
Be an effective volunteer |
| CHCYTH001 |
Engage respectfully with young people |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Collie - Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Collie |
| How |
Part-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBINM301 |
Organise workplace information |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCADV001 |
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCCCS009 |
Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCMHS011 |
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
| CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCVOL001 |
Be an effective volunteer |
| CHCYTH001 |
Engage respectfully with young people |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
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