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Certificate III in Community Services

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Course overview

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Locations

Online
Online

South
Clarence

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie
Devonport

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

Mixed Learning
Online
On-Site

Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 1,424.00
Concession* $ 370.00
Commercial $ 6,888.00
Fees & payment guide

Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Get the skills you need to undertake community work and provide support to a wide range of individuals and groups.

If you would like to work in the Community Services sector and support individuals by providing person-centred services or through implementing specific community-based programs, then this is the course for you!

Our experienced and passionate teachers will work with you to gain the skills you need to communicate and work effectively in Health or Community Services settings and work with people in a range of community services organisations. Specialist areas include working with individuals with special needs such as mental health issues, domestic violence, disability and child protection.

In this course, you will learn how to respond to client needs and follow safe work practices for direct client care, as well as how to manage personal stressors in the work environment. You will also have the chance to develop the skills and knowledge you need to provide day-to-day support in community settings, and learn how to refer clients to appropriate services and support and provide assistance with client entitlements and benefits.

On-campus students will also get the opportunity to work with community organisations to complete a workplace project placement. The project will be developed in partnership with a community organisation to meet a specific need of the community – for example, activities surrounding Mental Health Week, RUOK Day, Communities for Children and Harmony Day.

On successful completion of this course, you will be qualified to seek employment as a Community Services Worker in a variety of community organisations. You may also wish to enrol in further study at TasTAFE in a Certificate IV or Diploma-level Community Services qualification, or go on to university to undertake an undergraduate degree in a related area.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
Online
Online	7 Feb 2022 - 21 Nov 2022	Full-time Online virtual classes will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.45-8.45pm. Self -directed learning will be Timetabled for Wednesday.	Online	Enquire now
North
Alanvale	7 Feb 2022 - 29 Jul 2022	Full-time On campus/virtual classes will be Monday and Tuesday 9.30am – 3.30. Self-directed learning will be timetabled for Wednesdays.	Mixed Learning	Apply now
North West
Burnie	7 Feb 2022 - 29 Jul 2022	Full-time On campus/virtual classes will be Mondays and Tuesdays from 9.30am – 3.30pm. Self-directed learning will be timetabled for Wednesdays.	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Devonport	7 Feb 2022 - 29 Jul 2022	Full-time On campus/virtual classes will be Mondays and Tuesdays from 9.30am – 3.30pm. Self-directed learning will be timetabled for Wednesdays.	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Entry

This course has the following essential entry requirements:

You will be required to undertake the Basic Knowledge Skills Builder (BKSB) to confirm you have the required Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills to work at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) exit level 2 or higher.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Common assessment methods for this course include:

Written Questions

Scenarios

Observations of completing tasks in a simulated environment

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

ability to read, write and understand documents for example; reports, policies, and procedures
ability to listen to others and give full attention, taking time to understand and asking questions as appropriate (active listening)
ability to model appropriate social and non-verbal behaviour
ability to be responsible for others’ health and safety
ability to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and communication skills
ability to work independently or as part of a team.

What will I need to bring?

Make sure you are prepared for each class and bring standard items like pens, paper/notebook, USB etc.

Depending on your course, you might need access to a computer with Microsoft Software Suite and internet and a current email address. TasTAFE has computer labs at regional campuses which are open for students to access during normal business hours.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment.

For this course, you will need:

You MUST have access to a computer and internet.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

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
BSBTEC201	Use business software applications
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCDE003	Work within a community development framework
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCGRP001	Support group activities
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTAID003	Provide first aid

Career opportunities

Community Services Worker
Neighbourhood Centre Worker
Youth Support Worker

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Career opportunities

Community Services Worker
Neighbourhood Centre Worker
Youth Support Worker

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