Certificate III in Community Services Work
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- About this course
- Careers
- Course details
- Course structure
- Units and electives
- Admission information
- Course objectives
- How to apply
About this course
Develop skills to work in the community sector. You will gain a strong theoretical base for working directly with clients. This qualification is available as a broad-based qualification or with a focus on either community services or community development work.
Throughout February and March, information sessions are running regarding this course. All interested students are encouraged to attend.
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Careers
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community development worker
- neighbourhood centre worker
- residential support worker
- case worker (community health service setting – non residential)
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course details
- Course location
- St Albans, Melton, Sunshine and Industry
- Faculty
- Faculty of Workforce Development
- School
- School of Health and Community Services
- Duration
- 0.5 years
- Study options
- Full Time
- Study mode
- On campus, On-line Flexible, Industry, Working in the Workplace , Traineeship
- Course code
- CHC30108
Course Structure
13 units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 8 compulsory units
- 5 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available and may include:
- Relevant electives listed below the compulsory units for this qualification
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages
Units and electives
Core Units
- Work Within the Administration Protocols of the Organisation [CHCADMIN305E]
- Work Within a Community Development Framework [CHCCD412B]
- Communicate Appropriately With Clients and Colleagues [CHCCOM302C]
- Provide First Point of Contact [CHCCS308B]
- Work Effectively in the Community Sector [CHCCS411B]
- Participate in Networks [CHCNET301D]
- Participate Effectively in the Work Environment [CHCORG303B]
- Contribute to OHS Processes [HLTOHS300B]
Elective Units
- Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers [HLTHIR403C]
- Support the Rights and Safety of Children and Young People [CHCCHILD404A]
- Work Effectively in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector [CHCAOD402B]
- Support Group Activities [CHCGROUP302D]
- Work Effectively in Mental Health [CHCMH301B]
- Apply First Aid [HLTFA301C]
- Facilitate Responsible Behaviour [CHCCS401B]
- Respond Holistically to Client Issues and Refer Appropriately [CHCCS422A]
- Advocate for Clients [CHCAD401D]
- Prepare for Work in the Community Sector [CHCCS211A]
- Work Within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework [CHCCS400A]
Active Volunteering Cluster
- Be an Effective Volunteer [CHCVOL201A]
- Facilitate Responsible Behaviour [CHCCS401B]
- Work Effectively With Young People [CHCYTH301D]
- Work Effectively With People With a Disability [CHCDIS301A]
- Work Effectively With Older People [CHCAC318A]
- Work With the Manager [BSBATSIL502B]
- Manage Self as a Board Member [BSBATSIL509B]
- Implement Board Member Responsibilities [BSBGOV401A]
- Maintain the Organisation's Information Systems [CHCINF302C]
- Provide Administrative Support [CHCADMIN302C]
Admission information
- TAFE: Not Applicable
- Year 12: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
- International: Not Applicable
- Mature: Applicants must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the head of Department that they are capable of successfully completing the course.
Course objectives
Participants gaining this qualification develop skills that will be applied to the community work sector which is delivered through a broad range of services which provide support to individuals and groups.Students will be provided with a strong theoretical base to work directly with clients with presenting issues and refer appropriately within the community sector. This qualification is available as a broad-based qualification or with a focus on either community services or community development work.
How to apply for this course
Applications have closed for this course. Closing date: 27 January 2012
Please contact the Faculty of Workforce Development for the next course intake date.
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available in the:
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
- School of Health and Community Services | Phone: +61 3 9919 8674 | Email: cs.admin@vu.edu.au
VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.