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Certificate III Community Services applies to community work delivered through a broad range of services that provide support to individuals and groups through the provision of person-centred services. Work may include the day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs. You will learn effective communication strategies and gain cultural awareness and skills in advocacy to be able to provide emotional and practical support to clients, including initiating referrals.
After the completion of this course, you will be ready to take on a variety of job roles within the industry like –
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services has a total duration of 52 weeks. This includes:
DP Training offers a class based mode of study including:
DP Training Campus
We accept the following English tests and levels for entry into VET courses.
| Test | VET Requirements |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic Module | Minimum overall score of 6.0 |
| Cambridge Advanced English (Certificate in Advanced English)** | Minimum overall score of 169 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Module | Minimum overall score of 50 |
| TOEFL Internet Based Test (iBT) (only accepted if test is taken on or before 25 July 2023)* | Minimum overall score of 64 |
*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.
**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period are still accepted.
Prospective students must complete in FULL an International Student Application and Statement of Purpose, attaching ALL requisite supporting documentation.
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services has 12 units of competency (5 core units and 7 elective units). DP Training have selected these elective units to reflect the current needs of the industry.
| Unit code | Unit Name |
| 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 |
| CHCCCS005 | Conduct individual assessments |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework |
| CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behavior |
| BSBWOR301 | Organize personal work priorities and development |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
