Certificate III in Community Services

CHC30108 Certificate III COURSE OUTLINE

Community Services

About This Course

Certificate III in Community Services qualification is a broad-based program with a focus on either community services or community development work. It will prepare you for community work in a range of services for individuals and groups and it involves direct contact with clients; identifying their needs and referring appropriate services and support.

It will teach you the broad range of knowledge and skills involved in providing day to day support for clients in community settings.

Career Options

The Certificate III in Community Services course opens a variety of career opportunities and will qualify you for the following roles:

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to study Certificate III in Community Services course. It is important that you enrol in a course that is right for you.

The College will assess your application and may ask you for futher information about your professional background and/or language skills to ensure that this is the best program for you.

Course Structure

The Certificate III in Community Services is made up of 13 units:

  • 8 core units
  • 5 elective units
Delivery Modes
Online Learning

You can complete the Certificate III in Community Services online. Online learning means you complete the entire course using the online learning platform. The content is presented per unit – you simply find the right unit and start reading. It’s like reading a book on your computer screen with images and pictures. When you finish a unit, you complete the assessment tasks, which are also done online. It’s easy, fast and a great way to achieve a Community Sevices qualification.

Find out more about Online Learning
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Distance Learning

Distance learning is an alternative to online learning for completing the Certificate III in Community Services at your own pace. Distance learning means you study using the textbooks that we mail to you. You work through the course materials at your own pace and return your completed assessments by mail. This method is designed for those who prefer the more traditional form of study using books in hard copy.
Blended Learning

Many of our students prefer to complete the Certificate III in Community Services using a mix of both online learning and distance education. They do the reading tasks using the textbooks but complete the assessments online. It’s a practical approach to learning that offers great flexibility.
Clasroom and Workplace-based Learning

We also offer traineeships and classroom-based courses to individuals and workplaces. Contact us for more information on our workplace-based programs.
Work Experience

Some of the assessment tasks in the Certificate III in Community Services relate directly to the work environment. For these units you will need verification from a workplace supervisor as evidence of competence. This means you will need to complete work experience for a minimum of 40 hours. You will need to make these arrangements yourself.

We suggest you start planning for work experience when you are ready to enrol in a course.

Please note that in order to work in any federally funded aged care service in Australia, you will need to undergo a criminal record check. You will be required to pay for any criminal checks that the College conducts on your behalf.
Course Locations

The Certificate III in Community Services can be delivered at our own facilities or at your workplace.

Online study is available anywhere across Australia: NSW, ACT, VIC, SA, WA, NT, QLD and TAS
Learning Pathways
Successful completion could lead to advanced standing in:
Find Our More About Community Services

Community services is a broad industry that covers a range of sectors including family work, health, education, youth work, alcohol and drugs, employment services, and welfare work. Find out more about the Community Services Work.

What is a Certificate III Course

Certificate III Courses are nationally recognised qualifications that prepare you for employment in a variety of jobs. Certificate III Training is popular with people starting their career, changing jobs or wanting to increase their work skills.


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Core Units

CHCADMIN305E Work within the administration protocols of the organisation

CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework

CHCCOM302C Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues

CHCCS308B Provide first point of contact

CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector

CHCNET301D Participate in networks

CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment

HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes

Elective Units

CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour

CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately

CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health

CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people

CHCAD401D Advocate for clients