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TAFE International Western Australia

Certificate III in Community Services

  • Certificate

Start your career in making a difference to communities with this qualification.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
CHC32015, 090729B
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$6,700 per year / $7,065 total
International Fees
$6,700 per year / $7,065 total

About this course

Start your career in making a difference to communities with this qualification. This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work effectively with individuals and groups in residential and community settings to identify their needs, and plan and develop appropriate services to meet those needs.

You will learn about the community services sector including mental health, alcohol and other drug services, and domestic violence services. You will acquire skills in communication, working effectively and appropriately with individuals and groups in a variety of settings, gathering, maintaining and providing information, advocacy and community development processes, ethical behaviour and the legal responsibilities of community workers.

As part of this course you will undertake work experience to build your skills and knowledge of community services.

If you wish to further your career opportunities, you can enrol into the CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services.

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Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

  • This course requires immunisations and/or proof of vaccination status before attending mandatory work placement. Costs and vaccine requirements may vary depending on your placement centre and/or doctor's fee schedule. Please follow instructions/advice provided to you during enrolment/orientation. You will not be able to complete your course if these requirements are not met.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Albany

Bentley

Bunbury

Broome

Geraldton

Kalgoorlie

Leederville

Murdoch

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Community Worker
  • Disabilities Services Officer
  • Youth Worker
Career opportunities
  • Community Worker
  • Disabilities Services Officer
  • Youth Worker
  • Community Worker
  • Disabilities Services Officer
  • Youth Worker
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    Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 12 units. These 12 are comprised of 5 core units and 7 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core 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
    Elective units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • CHCCCS009
      Facilitate responsible behaviour
    • CHCCDE003
      Work within a community development framework
    • CHCDIS020
      Work effectively in disability support
    • CHCMHS001
      Work with people with mental health issues
    • CHCVOL001
      Be an effective volunteer
    • CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people
    • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
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