Certificate III in Community Services
Is this course right for you?
This qualification covers case management, individual needs planning, health and well-being strategies, working with disabilities, cultural diversity, working with at-risk individuals and facilitating accurate referrals to specialist services.
Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs.
Course Length
12 months full-time | 24 months part-time.
Course Delivery
Classroom and online.
Course Units
12 units must be completed:
5 core units
7 elective units * Electives subject to change.
Course Funding Options
In Queensland, subject to eligibility criteria, funding is available through the Queensland Government to support completing this qualification:
> Queensland User Choice Program
> The Certificate 3 Guarantee program
Student co-contribution fees apply.
Career Opportunities
Get qualified to work in your community, opportunities include:
- Community care worker
- Youth Worker
- Neighbourhood Centre Worker
- Aboriginal Community Development Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
Get qualified to work in your community, opportunities include:
- Community care worker
- Youth Worker
- Neighbourhood Centre Worker
- Aboriginal Community Development Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
There are no entry requirements to this qualification.
Before enrolling, your proficiency in language, literacy and numeracy will be assessed to determine what level of support you may need to assist you through your study program.
Students require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Please note: Students must complete at least 120 hours of work or vocational placement to be assessed within this qualification.
Both formal and informal skills, knowledge and experience may be recognised as prior learning and could help you avoid training in areas you are already competent.
The RPL pathway is available to any learner who can provide evidence of competency for the units offered within the qualification. Contact Us for more information on this process and how to apply.
We want to make your training experience as easy as possible from start to finish. Everyone has different circumstances and we will work with you to find the best training solution for your situation.
- Register your interest
Use the short Enrolment Enquiry Form below or give us on 07 5334 9922 to register your interest and get the ball rolling! - Eligibility check
We complete an eligibility check to determine if you quality for course funding. - Discuss your enrolment
Within 2 business days, we will call you to discuss your enrolment and eligibility for funding. We are happy to answer any questions. - Enrolment form
We will send an enrolment form for you to complete. You can then supply your ID, arrange payment or payment plan as required.
Enrolment Enquiries
Please fill in your contact details and we will be happy to send you further information and a course application to complete.
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