Overview

Our CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services prepares you for a rewarding career in the community services sector, supporting individuals through person-centred care. This qualification focuses on building skills to provide meaningful day-to-day assistance in community settings or contributing to impactful community-based programs. You may work under direct or indirect supervision and typically within a variety of community services organisations.

Pathways

Successful completion of the CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services may lead to employment opportunities, including:

  • Youth Support Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Personal Care Worker.


Please note: This course provides skills and knowledge to the industry standard, but does not guarantee a job.

Snapshot

Flexible delivery
36 months
Traineeship $0 | Full Fee $6,000
Funding available

What you will gain

Upon successfully completing this nationally recognised qualification, students should be able to: 

  • demonstrate proficiency in workplace communications, 
  • provide person-centred support, 
  • identify safe work practices for direct client care, 
  • and respond to client needs.

What you will study

This qualification consists of 12 units of competency, as shown below. Please call Aurora Training & Professional Services for enquiries about customisation and contextualisation.

Core units

  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
  • CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units

  • CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  • CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
  • CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  • CHCCCS005 Conduct individual assessments
  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
  • CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

How you will study

Delivery

This course may be delivered through face-to-face, online, or work-based training. We use a range of assessment methods for this qualification, including:

  • short answers
  • projects
  • activities
  • workplace observation
  • observation in a simulated workplace.


Duration

This qualification can be completed in up to thirty-six months, dependent on the student's experience, Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Apply for CT or RPL during enrolment.


Eligibility and requirements

Student Requirements

The following will be required for the enrolment process:

  • Unique Student Identifier (USI)
  • verifiable identification documents
  • completion of the LLND assessment.

Please visit www.usi.gov.au to create your USI.


Students will require access to appropriate technology and internet if the materials are delivered online.

Course fees

Fees

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government, under the Smart and Skilled program. The following fees are incurred by the student depending on their eligibility. Should you require an RPL assessment, please contact us for fees and arrangements.

  • Traineeship*: $0
  • Online or self-study option: $4,200 
  • Non-Subsidised (Full Fee): $6,000


*Fee exemptions may apply for eligible students and is conditional on Government Policy and Funding Arrangements. For more information, please visit www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au.


Aurora Training & Professional Services does not accept upfront payments of more than $1,500. If a student's fee is more than this amount, the support of a flexible payment plan will be offered to students.


ADDITIONAL FEES

Extension/Suspension Fee (administration charges): $50

Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Hard Copy: $75 

Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Digital: $25 

Repeat of unit (Third attempt onwards Per unit): $150

RPL and RCC assessment: Contact us for a quote


Please note: course fees and additional charges may change from time to time, please check with Aurora Training & Professional Services staff for updates.

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Delivered and assessed by Aurora Training & Professional Services Pty Ltd
RTO code: 90966
This nationally recognised training is delivered and assessed by Aurora Training & Professional Services Pty Ltd, RTO ID 90966, ABN 39 109 662 606. This training will deliver skills and knowledge to the industry standard but does not guarantee a job. We tailor training for people from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability.

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