CHC32015
Certificate III in Community Services
Kick start your career in the social sector with this entry level qualification that will get you working with your community faster.
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Course overview
Get out amongst the community sooner with this entry level qualification. This course is perfect for people who want to work in community services, or those looking for the foundation skills necessary to complete further studies in the field.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in community and welfare support is expected to grow strongly in the coming years. This large occupation has strong job prospects with around 30,000 job openings anticipated over the next five years.
This qualification will give you core skills in managing personal stressors in the workplace, working with diverse people, and the communication skills required for operating in community services organisations. Our team of highly qualified, industry experienced teachers will equip you with the tools you need to succeed in the field, while connecting you with potential future employers.
Successful completion of this course will give you the practical skills and confidence you need to seek employment as a community services, migrant support, or neighbourhood centre worker. It will also give you a solid foundation for further studies at a diploma level or higher.
What can I do?
- Varied Community Support Worker Roles
- Individual Community Support Worker
- Neighbourhood Centre Worker
- Community Services Worker
Course outcome:
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
Recognition of experience
Your years of industry experience count for something. With our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), we can help you fill in your gaps in knowledge to gain or upgrade your qualifications faster.
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The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 5 core and 7 elective units from the list below.
We encourage students to undertake a minimum of 80 hours work experience to provide experience and context for the types of settings and roles in the Community Services sector. This practical work experience also supports gaining employment in the sector.
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You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
- View comparison chart
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You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
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Alexandra Hills
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Full time up to 3 days per week
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time up to 3 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Loganlea
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Full time up to 3 days per week
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time up to 3 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Redcliffe
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Full time up to 3 days per week
|
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time up to 3 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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South Bank
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Full time up to 3 days per week
|
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time up to 3 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Springfield
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Part time 2 days Monday Zoom 10am - 3pm, Tuesday on campus 9am - 3pm
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time 2 days Monday Zoom 10am - 3pm, Tuesday on campus 9am - 3pm
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Self-paced
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
Yes
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Caboolture
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Full time up to 3 days per week
|
|
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time up to 3 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
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Mooloolaba
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On Campus
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Full time 2 days per week
Monday, Thursday
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|
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time 2 days per week
Monday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
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Toowoomba
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Part time 2 days Monday Zoom 10am - 3pm, Tuesday on campus 9am - 3pm
|
|
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time 2 days Monday Zoom 10am - 3pm, Tuesday on campus 9am - 3pm
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Self-paced
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
Yes
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
|
CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
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Kingaroy
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Part time 2 days Monday Zoom 10am - 3pm, Tuesday on campus 9am - 3pm
|
|
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time 2 days Monday Zoom 10am - 3pm, Tuesday on campus 9am - 3pm
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Self-paced
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
Yes
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
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Cairns
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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up to 1 year
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Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
up to 1 year
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Townsville - Pimlico
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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up to 1 year
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Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Monday, Tuesday
|
|
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
up to 1 year
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Monday, Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
|
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Cairns
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On campus with some online
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22 Apr 2025
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up to 1 year
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Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
22 Apr 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
up to 1 year
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
|
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Townsville - Pimlico
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On campus with some online
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22 Apr 2025
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up to 1 year
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Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Monday, Tuesday
|
|
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
22 Apr 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
up to 1 year
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Monday, Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
|
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Cairns
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On campus with some online
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14 Jul 2025
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up to 1 year
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Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
14 Jul 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
up to 1 year
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
|
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Townsville - Pimlico
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On campus with some online
|
14 Jul 2025
|
up to 1 year
|
Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Monday, Tuesday
|
|
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
14 Jul 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
up to 1 year
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Monday, Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
|
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Cairns
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On campus with some online
|
07 Oct 2025
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up to 1 year
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Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
07 Oct 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
up to 1 year
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time 2 days per week 9am - 3pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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