Certificate III in Community Services
CHC32015
Want to make a difference in your community? By studying a Certificate III of Community Services at MCIE, you’ll learn the ins and outs of case management to deliver person-centred support for people in need.
Job prospects
+ Residential Support Worker
+ Intake and Referral Worker
+ Community care worker
+ Community Development Worker
+ Welfare Support Worker
+ Juvenile Justice Officer
+ Youth Housing Support Worker
+ Youth Support Worker
+ Aboriginal Youth Worker
+ Accommodation Support Worker
Duration
+ Duration: 52 weeks
Local students Yes
International students No
Is this funded?
Yes - Government funding (including JobTrainer) is available to eligible students. Click here to see if you qualify.
How can I study?
This course is available to study on campus, in Melbourne CBD or Werribee. Call us to discuss your options.
National code: CHC32015
Units: 5 core + 7 elective
Location: Classes are conducted at Level 8 and Level 9, 250 Collins St Melbourne, 3000 or via Microsoft Office Teams.
Program delivery: Classroom based blended training delivery
Total duration: 52 weeks
Delivery weeks: 46 weeks
Holiday weeks: 6 weeks
Government Funded: $250
Traineeship: $150
Full Fee:
* Eligibility criteria applies.
^ Eligibility criteria applies. Trainees may be eligible for State and/or Federal Funding.
Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the course and student ID charges. For information about additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees, please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.
- Residential Support Worker
- Intake and Referral Worker
- Community care worker
- Community Development Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
- Juvenile Justice Officer
- Youth Support Worker
- Youth Housing Support Worker
- Aboriginal Youth Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
Education/Core Skills
Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for Certificate III level study and demonstrate that they are a suitable candidate for this course.
Age at Commencement
It is recommended that students have attained the age of 18 by the course commencement date.
Special Needs
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this course is subject to the candidate being able to undertake all course requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustment where applicable.
Regulatory
All participants require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE’s admin staff permission to apply on your behalf.
Digital Technology
Students are required to have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal or the learning management system.
There are no formal prerequisite qualifications or units for entry to this qualification. However, there are detailed entry requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer are available. Fees apply. Refer to the Domestic Student Handbook or contact us for more information on fees, terms and conditions.
Candidates may be required to provide evidence of the following for work (requirements vary according to the workplace policies of the trainee’s employer):
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration
- Flu vaccination, COVID-19 vaccinations and COVID-19 test
There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification.
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
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCAOD002 Work with clients who are intoxicated
This is Nationally Recognised Training,
leading to Australian Qualifications
Framework (AQF) qualification or a
Statement of Attainment.
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