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Course information
Type
OnlineLearn online with flexible study options and 24/7 access to materials.
Focus
Community ServicesCourse specialisation
Schedule
Self pacedSet your own pace and choose when you study.
Duration
12 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
Anytime
Class details
Location
Class time
24 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
3 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Course fees
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Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units and assessments.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: multiple choice, true or false and short answer questions
Skills assessments: role-play scenarios, group work activities, presentations and demonstrations under observation
Case studies: case-study scenarios and reflection
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To successfully complete this course you will need:
- To demonstrate skills in some assessments. This may involve participating in roleplays which may be video recorded and the video submitted for marking.
- Recording equipment such as a camera or smartphone
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Community Services qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency, including 5 core and 7 speciality units.
Core units - 5
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV001
Communicate and work in health or community servicesCHCCOM005
Follow safe work practices for direct client careHLTWHS002
Manage personal stressors in the work environmentHLTWHS006
Course delivery
Studying Online
Learn online. Unlike virtual classrooms, you won't have a timetable. All your course content will be available online for you to access at any time of the day from a computer with internet access.
Your online course will include collaboration with your teacher and other students through online platforms. Your teachers are available and will provide you with support throughout the course.
You may be required to attend a vocational work placement, on campus assessment and/or a teacher might need to observe and assess you in a real or simulated environment.
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