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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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett Far North Queensland North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online Apprenticeships and traineeships

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 10 Jul 2023 Duration: 6 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Fee-Free TAFE

Concession

$760

Subsidised

$760

Full Fee

$3,985

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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

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 5 core and 7 elective units from the list below.

Online study only
You will also be required to undertake 80 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS016

Respond to client needs

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS016

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond holistically to client needs. Clients may have a range of issues outside and in addition to the area of immediate focus or expertise of the worker and their organisation.
UNIT NAME
Respond to client needs

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM005

Communicate and work in health or community services

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM005

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers.
UNIT NAME
Communicate and work in health or community services

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
UNIT NAME
Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS002

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members.
UNIT NAME
Follow safe work practices for direct client care

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS006

Manage personal stressors in the work environment

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS006

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal stressors in the work environment

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

North and Far North Queensland

North and Far North Queensland

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR301

Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR301

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise own work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
UNIT NAME
Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE
CHCADV001

Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE :
CHCADV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist clients to identify their rights, voice their needs and concerns and realise their interests, rights and needs.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE
CHCAOD001

Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE :
CHCAOD001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector.
UNIT NAME
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM001

Provide first point of contact

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to greet clients and exchange routine information, to prioritise the individual's needs, and to respond to immediate needs.
UNIT NAME
Provide first point of contact

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV002

Unit description :

The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.
UNIT NAME
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE
CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

UNIT CODE :
CHCLEG001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role.
UNIT NAME
Work legally and ethically

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
UNIT NAME
Work with people with mental health issues

Greater Brisbane (excluding Springfield)

Greater Brisbane (excluding Springfield)

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR301

Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR301

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise own work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
UNIT NAME
Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE
CHCADV001

Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE :
CHCADV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist clients to identify their rights, voice their needs and concerns and realise their interests, rights and needs.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE
CHCCDE003

Work within a community development framework

UNIT CODE :
CHCCDE003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within a community development framework. A community development framework, may include a range of methods designed to strengthen and develop communities by enhancing individual and group capacity to confidently engage with community structures and to address problems and issues.
UNIT NAME
Work within a community development framework

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM001

Provide first point of contact

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to greet clients and exchange routine information, to prioritise the individual's needs, and to respond to immediate needs.
UNIT NAME
Provide first point of contact

UNIT CODE
CHCGRP001

Support group activities

UNIT CODE :
CHCGRP001

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in, and provide general support for, group work. It does not include the leadership or facilitation of groups.
UNIT NAME
Support group activities

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
UNIT NAME
Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE
CHCSET001

Work with forced migrants

UNIT CODE :
CHCSET001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with, and for, refugees within an ethical, social, political and economic context.
UNIT NAME
Work with forced migrants

Wide Bay Burnett and Sunshine Coast

Wide Bay Burnett and Sunshine Coast

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR301

Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR301

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise own work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
UNIT NAME
Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE
CHCADV001

Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE :
CHCADV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist clients to identify their rights, voice their needs and concerns and realise their interests, rights and needs.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS009

Facilitate responsible behaviour

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS009

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor individuals, respond to behaviours of concern, deal with conflict and support responsibility for behaviour management and change.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate responsible behaviour

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM001

Provide first point of contact

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to greet clients and exchange routine information, to prioritise the individual's needs, and to respond to immediate needs.
UNIT NAME
Provide first point of contact

UNIT CODE
CHCDFV001

Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

UNIT CODE :
CHCDFV001

Unit description :
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to the needs of clients who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, including responding to immediate intervention and support needs.
UNIT NAME
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV002

Unit description :

The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.
UNIT NAME
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
UNIT NAME
Work with people with mental health issues

Gold Coast

Gold Coast

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR301

Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR301

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise own work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
UNIT NAME
Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE
CHCADV001

Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE :
CHCADV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist clients to identify their rights, voice their needs and concerns and realise their interests, rights and needs.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE
CHCAOD001

Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE :
CHCAOD001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector.
UNIT NAME
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM001

Provide first point of contact

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to greet clients and exchange routine information, to prioritise the individual's needs, and to respond to immediate needs.
UNIT NAME
Provide first point of contact

UNIT CODE
CHCDIS003

Support community participation and social inclusion

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIS003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with supporting people with disability in community participation and social inclusion using a person-centred approach. This involves enabling people to make choices to maximise their participation in various community settings, functions and activities to enhance psychosocial well-being and lifestyle in accordance with the person's needs and preferences.
UNIT NAME
Support community participation and social inclusion

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
UNIT NAME
Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID011

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
UNIT NAME
Provide First Aid

Darling Downs and South West (including Springfield)

Darling Downs and South West (including Springfield)

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR301

Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR301

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise own work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
UNIT NAME
Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE
CHCADV001

Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE :
CHCADV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist clients to identify their rights, voice their needs and concerns and realise their interests, rights and needs.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE
CHCCDE003

Work within a community development framework

UNIT CODE :
CHCCDE003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within a community development framework. A community development framework, may include a range of methods designed to strengthen and develop communities by enhancing individual and group capacity to confidently engage with community structures and to address problems and issues.
UNIT NAME
Work within a community development framework

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM001

Provide first point of contact

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to greet clients and exchange routine information, to prioritise the individual's needs, and to respond to immediate needs.
UNIT NAME
Provide first point of contact

UNIT CODE
CHCGRP001

Support group activities

UNIT CODE :
CHCGRP001

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in, and provide general support for, group work. It does not include the leadership or facilitation of groups.
UNIT NAME
Support group activities

UNIT CODE
CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

UNIT CODE :
CHCLEG001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role.
UNIT NAME
Work legally and ethically

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
UNIT NAME
Work with people with mental health issues

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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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
On campus with some online

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On Campus

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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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Alexandra Hills	On Campus	10 Jul 2023	6 months	Full time up to 3 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Alexandra Hills On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 3 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Loganlea	On Campus	10 Jul 2023	6 months	Full time up to 3 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Loganlea On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 3 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Redcliffe	On Campus	10 Jul 2023	6 months	Full time up to 3 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Redcliffe On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 3 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On Campus	10 Jul 2023	6 months	Full time up to 3 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
South Bank On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 3 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Caboolture	On Campus	10 Jul 2023	6 months	Full time up to 3 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Caboolture On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 3 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Springfield	On campus with some online	10 Jul 2023	6 months	Full time 1 day on campus + 1 day via Zoom per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Springfield On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 40% On Campus Time 60% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 1 day on campus + 1 day via Zoom per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Springfield	On campus with some online	22 Jan 2024	6 months	Full time 1 day on campus + 1 day via Zoom per week	Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Springfield On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 40% On Campus Time 60% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 1 day on campus + 1 day via Zoom per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mooloolaba	On Campus	10 Jul 2023	6 months	Full time 2 days per week Monday, Thursday	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Mooloolaba On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 2 days per week Monday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba	On campus with some online	10 Jul 2023	6 months	Full time 1 day on campus + 1 day via Zoom per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Toowoomba On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 40% On Campus Time 60% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 1 day on campus + 1 day via Zoom per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Toowoomba	On campus with some online	22 Jan 2024	6 months	Full time 1 day on campus + 1 day via Zoom per week	Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Toowoomba On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 40% On Campus Time 60% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 1 day on campus + 1 day via Zoom per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Nurunderi	On campus with some online	10 Jul 2023	6 months	Full time 2 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Nurunderi On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 2 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Nurunderi	On campus with some online	03 Oct 2023	6 months	Full time 2 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Nurunderi On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 03 Oct 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 2 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	On Campus	10 Jul 2023	9 months	Part time	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Cairns On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Townsville - Pimlico	On Campus	10 Jul 2023	9 months	Part time	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Townsville - Pimlico On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Online with on campus practical training

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Online virtual classroom

You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online virtual classroom	10 Jul 2023	9 months	Part time 3 x 2hr weekly webinar plus approx. 15hrs self study per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 3 x 2hr weekly webinar plus approx. 15hrs self study per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online virtual classroom	10 Jul 2023	9 months	Part time 1x 2 hour Zoom session each week plus 80 hours of vocational placement Tuesday	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1x 2 hour Zoom session each week plus 80 hours of vocational placement Tuesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Southport)	10 Jul 2023	6 months	Full time	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Southport) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 60% On Campus Time 40% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Southport)	22 Jan 2024	6 months	Full time	Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Southport) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 60% On Campus Time 40% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $3,985 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Springfield	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online

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Mooloolaba	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Cairns	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Townsville - Pimlico	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more

You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements.

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

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Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Community Services

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Course outcome:

Recognition of experience

Fee-Free TAFE

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Alexandra Hills

Loganlea

Redcliffe

South Bank

Caboolture

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Certificate III in Community Services