CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
Grow your skills in the community services sector.
Gain the practical skills to design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and groups within a residential or community setting.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. For full details see our Half price courses page.
^ 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.
CampusesBroome Campus. Derby Campus. Fitzroy Crossing Campus. Halls Creek Campus. Karratha Campus. Kununurra Campus. Wyndham Campus.
When Semester 2, 2024.
Study Mode Combined (Online and On Campus). On campus. Online.
This qualification has been developed to grow your knowledge in needs identification, service planning and development, and team leadership.
You 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:
- 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
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $806.76 + Resource fee $135.65 )
(Tuition fee* $239.04 + Resource fee $135.65 )
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.
Units
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
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 |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $806.76 + Resource fee $135.65 )
(Tuition fee* $239.04 + Resource fee $135.65 )
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.
Units
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
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 |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $806.76 + Resource fee $135.65 )
(Tuition fee* $239.04 + Resource fee $135.65 )
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.
Units
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
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 |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $806.76 + Resource fee $135.65 )
(Tuition fee* $239.04 + Resource fee $135.65 )
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.
Units
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
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 |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $806.76 + Resource fee $135.65 )
(Tuition fee* $239.04 + Resource fee $135.65 )
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.
Units
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
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 |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $806.76 + Resource fee $135.65 )
(Tuition fee* $239.04 + Resource fee $135.65 )
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.
Units
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
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 |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $806.76 + Resource fee $135.65 )
(Tuition fee* $239.04 + Resource fee $135.65 )
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.
Units
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
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 |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |