CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services

About This Course

METS trainers will inspire you to support individuals through the provision of person-centred services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support with the implementation of specific community-based programs.

You’ll learn how to work with a diverse range of people, assessing and considering individual needs while maintaining communication with a diverse range of service providers.

Community Services is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Australia, and the diversity this career path offers is very broad. You could work with children and families, senior citizens, people with disabilities or mental illnesses, immigrants, or the homeless.

This nationally-recognised course consists of 5 core units, and 7 electives.

Course Enquiry

Individuals completing this qualification will have a sound knowledge of product and service offerings and will learn how to:


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Support clients and families through community programs and outreach services.
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Apply casework, referral, and advocacy techniques to meet client goals.
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Promote inclusion, diversity, and cultural safety in all community interactions.
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Operate ethically and effectively within community service organisations.

Career Prospects

  • Care Worker
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Community Services/Support Worker
  • Children’s Service Worker
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Neighbourhood Centre Worker
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Duration

12 Months

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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Student’s must have computer literacy and literacy skills and be above the age of 16 to enrol. Students under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardians’ permission to enrol.

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Funding and Payment Options

There are a wide variety of funding options available. From government funding through to fee-for-service. To find out what you are eligible for, click here.

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Core Units

  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
  • HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
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Elective Units

  • CHCGRP001 Support group activities
  • CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  • CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
  • CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
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Education Pathways

Education pathways after completing CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services may include:

  • CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services
  • CHC52021  Diploma of Community Services
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What do our
Learners say?

“METS Training were able to really support me throughout my educational journey. Working in a busy childcare centre meant that my time was very limited for training. The team at METS ensured my schedule was tailored to work for me.”

Jessica Turner

Student

“We finally ‘Graduated’ and cannot thank Ahmed enough, we couldn’t have done it without you, you gave us the support we needed from the very beginning. It was a long hard, confusing process until you came along. You are a superstar!”

Bridgette Ikin

Support Worker

“I’d like to share my appreciation for all of the support that Farhana has provided to me throughout my cert III. Farhana has made the course run so smoothly for me and made it a lot easier for me to understand. Thanks to Farhana, I’ll be doing my cert IV.”

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support

Stevie Eagles

Support Worker

“Recently i completed cert 3 in individual support with help of Farhana. It was so quick and felt the support i received from my mentor was really appreciable too. Now Ahmed has sent me the link to get enrolled for cert 4 in disability, which i am looking forward to.”

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