Course Overview
This qualification has been designed for senior high school students and reflects the role of entry-level community services workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centred services.
When completing the Certificate III in Community Services, work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs.
At this level, work takes place under the direction of others and supervision may be direct or indirect. Work may take place in a range of community services organisations.
Course Details
What Students Achieve
- CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Points that count toward your Senior Certificate of Education
- Opportunities to complete a school-based traineeship
- Pathway to tertiary education
Skills Acquired
- Providing individualised support
- Maintaining a high standard of service
- Responding to client needs
- Facilitating responsible behaviour
- Managing personal work stressors in the work environment
- Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
- Recommended completion of at least 20 hours work experience
Units of Competency
The packaging rules for this qualification can be reviewed on Training.gov.au.
Year 1
Students complete CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services in Year 1 from which some units of competency are credit transferred to satisfy packaging rules outlined for this qualification.
Year 2 (new learning)
Core Units:
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006 Manage personal work stressors in the work environment
Elective Units:
6 x Units of Competency
Please contact Connect’n’Grow on admin@connectngrow.edu.au or phone 1300 283 662 for the current course (program) outline detailing all Units of Competency.
Prerequisites
Connect ‘n’ Grow Certificate II Program:
How it is Delivered
- Delivered in partnership with secondary schools OR
- Delivered by Connect ‘n’ Grow Trainers at a school or Health Hub
Connect 'N' Grow® Provides
- World class Learner Management Platform – The CnG Hub
- Industry standard training and assessment materials
- Expert health trainers
- Tailored support for you to complete this qualification
RESOURCE REQUIREMENT
- Computer and Internet connection
- A Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Assessment
- Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions (online)
- Practical activities and scenarios
- Workplace Learning Log
- Portfolio of workplace documents
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Study Method
Blended delivery - Face-to-face using an online platform
Total Units
12 Total Units
5 Core Units
7 Elective Units
