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National code: CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services at Broken Hill

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Flexible

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

6 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

20 hours per week

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$6,860

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

Classess will be held Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9am-1pm (except in the TAFE holiday periods) and will be delivered by Video Conference and face-to-face Workshops.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • 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

  • Portfolio: samples of work in a workplace environment

  • Projects: reports, research-based projects, journals and essays

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • Please contact the TAFE West Region Hotline 131 601.

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.

  • There are no additional requirements for this qualification.

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 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.

  • Respond to client needs CHCCCS016

  • Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCOM005

  • Work with diverse people CHCDIV001

  • Follow safe work practices for direct client care HLTWHS002

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Broken Hill

TAFE NSW Broken Hill is a major learning centre for the region, operating two campuses: the main campus located on Argent Street and the annexe campus on the corner of Argent and Kaolin streets. TAFE NSW Broken Hill offers a wide range of programs in general education, trades and creative studies, at certificate and diploma level, that reflect the diversity of this regional centre. There’s a particular focus on aged care, beauty, business, children's services, community services, automotive, carpentry and joinery and electrical studies.

Campus address

248 Argent Street Broken Hill 2880

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Broken Hill Station is 300 metres from campus.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Computer labs

  • Conference rooms

  • Library

  • Various specialist classrooms

Student support

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  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed