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CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services

CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services

National ID CHC32015 State ID AWJ2

Would you love a career supporting your community? Join a growing industry of carers. 

There is a growing demand for skilled support workers in the community services and youth work sectors across the North West.

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This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. 

*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training. 

^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.

Overview

When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025

Study Mode Combined (Online and On Campus) | Online

This Qualification has been developed to grow your knowledge in needs identification, service planning and development, and team leadership. 

Students will learn about various elements of the community services sector including mental health, alcohol, drug and domestic violence services.
 
This Qualification is focused on developing your skills in effective communication, information development and distribution, process development, ethical behaviour and meeting the legal responsibilities of community services workers.

Throughout this course, you will gain skills in: 

  • Identifying client needs 
  • Planning and developing appropriate services 
  • Interpersonal skills to work in residential and or community settings with clients 
  • Effective communication 
  • Gathering, maintaining and providing information 
  • Advocacy and community development processes 
  • Ethical behaviour 
  • Legal responsibilities of community workers

This qualification will suit students looking to gain the skills and knowledge required for entry level community services roles. Students may already be employed within the community services or youth work industry and looking to expand their skills.

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Broome Campus
How On campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs $89.10 $26.40 $12.90
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services $81.00 $24.00 $11.80
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $48.60 $14.40 $6.95
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care $40.50 $12.00 $5.85
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment $56.70 $16.80 $8.25

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
$89.10 $26.40 $12.90
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
$89.10 $26.40 $12.90
Provide first point of contact
$48.60 $14.40 $6.95
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
$72.90 $21.60 $10.50
Work with people with mental health issues
$81.00 $24.00 $11.80
Provide First Aid
$29.16 $8.64 $23.05

Option

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Work legally and ethically
$81.00 $24.00 $11.80

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Derby Campus
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs $89.10 $26.40 $0.00
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services $81.00 $24.00 $0.00
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $48.60 $14.40 $0.00
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care $40.50 $12.00 $0.00
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment $56.70 $16.80 $8.25

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
$89.10 $26.40 $12.90
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
$89.10 $26.40 $0.00
Provide first point of contact
$48.60 $14.40 $0.00
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
$72.90 $21.60 $10.50
Work with people with mental health issues
$81.00 $24.00 $0.00
Provide First Aid
$29.16 $8.64 $23.05

Option

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Work legally and ethically
$81.00 $24.00 $11.80

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Fitzroy Crossing Campus
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs $89.10 $26.40 $0.00
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services $81.00 $24.00 $0.00
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $48.60 $14.40 $0.00
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care $40.50 $12.00 $0.00
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment $56.70 $16.80 $8.25

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
$89.10 $26.40 $12.90
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
$89.10 $26.40 $0.00
Provide first point of contact
$48.60 $14.40 $0.00
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
$72.90 $21.60 $10.50
Work with people with mental health issues
$81.00 $24.00 $0.00
Provide First Aid
$29.16 $8.64 $23.05

Option

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Work legally and ethically
$81.00 $24.00 $11.80

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Halls Creek Campus
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs $89.10 $26.40 $12.90
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services $81.00 $24.00 $11.80
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $48.60 $14.40 $6.95
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care $40.50 $12.00 $5.85
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment $56.70 $16.80 $8.25

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
$89.10 $26.40 $12.90
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
$89.10 $26.40 $0.00
Provide first point of contact
$48.60 $14.40 $6.95
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
$72.90 $21.60 $10.50
Work with people with mental health issues
$81.00 $24.00 $0.00
Provide First Aid
$29.16 $8.64 $23.05

Option

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Work legally and ethically
$81.00 $24.00 $11.80

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Online delivery
How Online

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs $89.10 $26.40 $0.00
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services $81.00 $24.00 $0.00
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $48.60 $14.40 $0.00
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care $40.50 $12.00 $0.00
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment $56.70 $16.80 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
$89.10 $26.40 $0.00
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
$89.10 $26.40 $0.00
Provide first point of contact
$48.60 $14.40 $0.00
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
$72.90 $21.60 $0.00
Work with people with mental health issues
$81.00 $24.00 $0.00
Provide First Aid
$29.16 $8.64 $0.00

Option

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Work legally and ethically
$81.00 $24.00 $0.00

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Kununurra Campus
How On campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs $89.10 $26.40 $12.90
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services $81.00 $24.00 $11.80
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $48.60 $14.40 $6.95
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care $40.50 $12.00 $5.85
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment $56.70 $16.80 $8.25

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
$89.10 $26.40 $12.90
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
$89.10 $26.40 $12.90
Provide first point of contact
$48.60 $14.40 $6.95
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
$72.90 $21.60 $10.50
Work with people with mental health issues
$81.00 $24.00 $0.00
Provide First Aid
$29.16 $8.64 $23.05

Option

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Work legally and ethically
$81.00 $24.00 $11.80

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Wyndham Campus
How On campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs $89.10 $26.40 $12.90
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services $81.00 $24.00 $11.80
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $48.60 $14.40 $6.95
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care $40.50 $12.00 $5.85
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment $56.70 $16.80 $8.25

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
$89.10 $26.40 $12.90
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
$89.10 $26.40 $0.00
Provide first point of contact
$48.60 $14.40 $6.95
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
$72.90 $21.60 $10.50
Work with people with mental health issues
$81.00 $24.00 $0.00
Provide First Aid
$29.16 $8.64 $23.05

Option

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Work legally and ethically
$81.00 $24.00 $11.80

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

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