Complete the Certificate III in Community Services and you will be on your way to a career as a youth worker, support worker, or family carer.
Gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively and appropriately with individuals and groups in a variety of settings, gathering and providing information, advocacy and community development, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.
You'll also gain an understanding of mental health, alcohol, drug, and domestic violence services.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
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Learn the skills to make a difference for communities.
When you complete the Certificate III in Community Services Work you'll be on your way to a career as a youth worker, support worker, or family carer.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively and appropriately with individuals and groups in a variety of settings, gathering and providing information, advocacy and community development, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.
You will also gain an understanding of mental health, alcohol, drug, and domestic violence services.
You will learn skills in:
- Effective communication
- Gathering, maintaining and providing information
- Advocacy and community development processes
- Ethical behaviour, and
- Legal responsibilities of community workers.
This qualification applies to community work delivered through a broad range of services which provide support to individuals and groups. This level of training is appropriate for support workers, caseworkers and client contact officers.
You will also gains skills in:
- Participating in local government and community organisations
- Assisting in planning and developing programs to meet needs
- Communicating effectively
- Networking
- Assisting in developing and facilitating community education and development and
- Gathering, maintaining and providing information and understanding legal and ethical requirements.
Half price fees apply!
There is an ongoing skill shortage in Community Services
This entry level course is ideal for support workers, case workers and client contact officers; generally, positions with direct contact with clients, providing day-to-day support.
All of our Community Service qualifications have flexible training delivery modes and the option to study on the job. This means you get the most relevant skills and the opportunity to form industry contacts.
You'll also be mentored by attentive and caring lecturers who have extensive experience in the industry.
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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.
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When you complete the Certificate III in Community Services you'll be on your way to a career as a community services worker, support worker, or family carer.
You will also gain an understanding of mental health, alcohol and drug services.
This entry-level course is ideal for students seeking employment in the community services sectors. The course also offers an ideal pathway into higher-level community services qualifications.
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The Certificate III in Community Services reflects the role of entry-level community services workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centred services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs. At this level, work takes place under the direction of others and supervision may be direct or indirect. Work may take place in a range of community services organisations. Students who complete a Certificate III in Community Services can expect to find employment in support positions across a wide range of community service industries.
South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This nationally recognised qualification provides the skills and knowledge required for entry level community services workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centred services. Through theory and practical course work you will learn to:
- Work with diverse people
- Manage personal stressors in the workplace
- Provide individualised support
- Work with people with mental health issues
- Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Safety
- Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
- Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs
This course is delivered under the Participation - Equity Program in the Pilbara region. The program will run 2 days a week, 7 hours per day for 25 weeks and includes lunches, mentoring and transport will be provided.
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Community Services is a great industry to join if you have a passion for helping others. Person-centred support is needed to assist a range of people in day-to-day tasks. This certificate will teach you how to listen to and understand people’s problems, background and circumstances, and to assist them with the areas they need help with. You will also learn to deal with and implement support systems and networks, and develop plans which will address your clients’ immediate and long term needs.
This course is delivered under the Priority Industry Training and Work Readiness Programs for students who are currently unemployed. This course is delivered as a blended model of classroom-based learning and self-paced study and contains a work placement to provide real-life skills.
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Fremantle Education Centre Inc (FEC) are offering the nationally accredited CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services to people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Background in the PEEL Region. The classes will run 3 days a week and the course includes practical placements within the work place. For further information please contact FEC on 93355444.
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CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services - This nationally recognised qualification is a great introduction into the community services sector. It is suitable for those looking for a career as a carer, youth worker or support worker. You will learn skills to assist you with the provision of person-centred services such as:
- Communication
- Responding to clients needs
- Working in diversity
- Managing stress
- Supporting clients through loss & grief
IST delivers this qualification under the State Government's Lower Fees, Local Skills program, in a class room based setting with a range of practical and simulated activities. IST also delivers this qualification as a traineeship. With reasonable entry requirements and access to affordable payment options, it means you can learn and practice now. Don’t delay, contact us today to find out more: 1300 757 296.
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Be the difference in your community!
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services is the perfect entry-level qualification for prospective Community Service workers looking to get started in the industry or change careers. This qualification covers workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centred services.
You will learn skills to assist you with:
• Communication & Partnerships
• Responding to client needs
• Working in diversity
• Managing stress
• Working with people with mental health issues
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. Affordable payment plans and all training resources are provided at no extra charge!
This qualification is also available in the workplace under a traineeship. Call us on 1300 046 744!
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This qualification reflects the role of entry level community services worker who supports individuals through the provision of person-centred services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs.
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This course is designed for delivery to candidates from a range of different academic, cultural, domestic Learners, personal and working backgrounds who have an interest in working in the Logistics Industry and who meet the internal entry requirements.
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This qualification provides participants with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to secure employment in the Community Services sector in various pathways including individual and group support, community-based programs, and person-centred services. This qualification is delivered as a Traineeship program delivered on-the-job in the Perth Metro and Peel Regions, or through our Participation program in a classroom setting in the Perth Metro area.
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The Certificate III in Community Services is an entry level course in community services. After graduation, you will be able to work in diverse roles including but not limited to Support Workers (Community Services), Community Care Worker, Client Contact, and Assistant Community Worker to support individuals and families in their own community. The support may include day-to-day assistance in their homes, social centres or implementation of community-based programs. This course is delivered over a period of 15 weeks including work-based training for 3 weeks which is organised by Stanley College. This course is delivered at our West Perth Campus. For further information including eligibility requirements, please contact us at 6371 9999 or visit our website.
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This qualification reflects the role of entry level community services workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centred services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs. This qualification is delivered 2 days per week over a minimum duration of 18 weeks. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, although applicants will need to undertake a LLN assessment. Students must be 16 years or older at the time of enrolment. The training is conducted by a qualified, industry current, trainer and assessor to ensure the learning is relevant and up to date. This training will take place in a classroom environment using face-to-face training methods at one of our study locations. Intakes are scheduled throughout the year.
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The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.