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 prerequisites and requirements
Prerequisite:
- Current influenza vaccination (or evidence of current medical exemption).
Requirements:
- National police check
- Working with children blue card – Disability only
- comprehend, communicate and complete assessment tasks in English
- Have the ability to complete manual tasks including bending, pushing, pulling, lifting.
Study options
- External paper based – self paced.
- Online – self paced – learn.hanmac.qld.edu.au
Course duration
6 months.
Start date
External/online options have a rolling start and can be commenced throughout the year.
Fees
Full fee – $2088
Certificate 3 Guarantee co-contribution fee – $180 non concessional / $120 concessional
National police check (if completed by HANMAC) $42.15
Student polo shirt – $38 per shirt
Funding options
The Certificate 3 Guarantee program, funded by the Queensland Government, may be available for Queensland based students enrolling into this qualification. Eligibility criteria applies. For further information on the Certificate 3 Guarantee program including the eligibility criteria and the Queensland Governments Certificate 3 Guarantee fact sheet click here
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]