CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
This certificate provides a foundational skill set and knowledge base to enter a challenging yet rewarding career as a support worker. Learn to provide quality client support, empowering and facilitating their interests and advocating for their needs.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Leederville | Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
There is an ongoing skill shortage in Community Services
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 client liaison officer.
You will also gain an understanding of youth work, mental health and 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.
- Interpersonal skills to work in residential and community settings with clients
- Identify their needs and plan and develop appropriate services
- Insight into the community services sector
- Learn about the ethical and legal responsibilities of community workers
Prior to enrolment into this qualification, please consider:
- If you are under 18 years of age
- Any criminal conviction as it will appear on your National Police Certificate (compulsory to obtain)
- Any difficulty in communicating with either workers or clients. (I.e. difficulty with written or spoken English
- Difficulty with the manual tasks involved in personal care work, including lifting (e.g. 'bad back')
- Ability to set aside between four and five days/week for attendance at classes, work placement and study
- Likelihood of finding it difficult or distressing to provide personal care such as toileting and bathing for clients of any gender and varying ages
- Ability to attend your work placement regularly and reliable
- If you have the following attributes:
- Positive, can-do approach, and a friendly, caring attitude
- Respectful, resilient and empathetic
- Sound, sensible decision-making skills
- A non-judgmental attitude and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to demonstrate good judgment and common sense in dynamic and challenging environments
- Sound understanding of the importance of personal and professional boundaries
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $620.46 + Resource fee $110.00 )
(Tuition fee* $183.84 + Resource fee $110.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| 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
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBINM301 | Organise workplace information |
| BSBPEF202 | Plan and apply time management |
| CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework |
| CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCGRP001 | Support group activities |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $620.46 + Resource fee $110.00 )
(Tuition fee* $183.84 + Resource fee $110.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| 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
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBINM301 | Organise workplace information |
| BSBPEF202 | Plan and apply time management |
| CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework |
| CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCGRP001 | Support group activities |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $620.46 + Resource fee $110.00 )
(Tuition fee* $183.84 + Resource fee $110.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| 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
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBINM301 | Organise workplace information |
| BSBPEF202 | Plan and apply time management |
| CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework |
| CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCGRP001 | Support group activities |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $620.46 + Resource fee $165.00 )
(Tuition fee* $183.84 + Resource fee $165.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| 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
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBINM301 | Organise workplace information |
| BSBPEF202 | Plan and apply time management |
| CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework |
| CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCGRP001 | Support group activities |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
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