Certificate III in Community Services

To be awarded CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services, a student must successfully complete a total of twelve (12) units of competency.

genU Training delivers the electives listed in the ‘Elective units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, student pathways and/or student and trainer/assessor feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).

Core units

Elective units

Learners will be issued with a statement of attainment for all successfully completed units.

Work Placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

When you study with genU Training, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services.

Study requirements

Students will need to demonstrate that they have the appropriate:

• Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills
• Communication, documentation and research skills
• Physical capacity for manual handling (this is relevant to disability and aged care courses)
• Access to a laptop or desktop computer, with basic digital literacy skills

Students undertaking blended and/or online training will require intermediate computer skills such as internet browsing, email, word processing, and presentation software.

Workstation setup

You will need a quiet space for study that has stable internet connection. You will also need:

• Web camera, microphone and speakers
• Smartphone
• Earbuds or headphones
• Zoom video conferencing software

Please note: You will need to turn your camera and microphone on, as required when using video conferencing.

What will you learn?

CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services is your pathway to a fulfilling career in the community services sector.

Build a career where you can provide real support to people in need by learning communications skills, understanding the rights of clients and how to network and collaborate with sector partners. Gain your nationally recognised community services qualification from educators with extensive experience in this growing sector.

Where could your skills take you?

• Employment Services Customer Service Officer
• Health and Social Services Call-Centre Operator
• Migrant support worker
• Neighborhood centre worker
• Youth support worker
• Volunteer coordinator

What could you study next?

• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
• CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services
• CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
• CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

Torrens University Australia is a genU Training partner. Torrens University courses and scholarships are available to genU Training students. Find out more about the training pathways available.

Student tuition fees are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. In addition to tuition fees, there may also be other charges such as material or amenities fees. A genU Training staff member can help you determine your course fees. A statement of fees detailing all course charges will be provided prior to enrolment.

For full details of genU Training’s course fees please visit our Fees page.

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

Residents in other states can access this course via our full fee for service rate.

Student tuition fees are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. In addition to tuition fees, there may also be other charges such as material or amenities fees. A genU Training staff member can help you determine your course fees. A statement of fees detailing all course charges will be provided prior to enrolment.

For full details of genU Training’s course fees please visit our Fees page.

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

This training is supported by the Government of South Australia. Eligibility criteria apply, to check your eligibility visit www.skills.sa.gov.au.

Residents in other states can access this course via our full fee for service rate.

Student tuition fees are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. In addition to tuition fees, there may also be other charges such as material or amenities fees. A genU Training staff member can help you determine your course fees. A statement of fees detailing all course charges will be provided prior to enrolment.

For full details of genU Training’s course fees please visit our Fees page.

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies.

Residents in other states can access this course via our full fee for service rate.

Student tuition fees are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. In addition to tuition fees, there may also be other charges such as material or amenities fees. A genU Training staff member can help you determine your course fees. A statement of fees detailing all course charges will be provided prior to enrolment.

For full details of genU Training’s course fees please visit our Fees page.

Residents of New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia and Tasmania can access this course via our full fee for service rate.

CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services can be studied in the following modes and times:

Virtual Training Room (day or night) – Study in real time online with instructor-led sessions via video conferencing, supplemented with guided activities via the Learning Management System (eLearning)

• 1 day per week: 9:30am – 4:00pm
• 1 night per week: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

NB: All study modes require students to undertake additional activities, including research activities, reflections and assessments via the Learning Management System (LMS).

Time zones:  Virtual Training Room classes run on AEST/AEDT time zones