Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Full Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
4 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
20th Jul 2022
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
19th May 2023
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
12 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
15 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther 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
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.
To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:
Students are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of voluntary work at an organisation with a structured volunteer program. This will not commence prior to 16 September 2022.
Students will need to provide a Current Working with Children Clearance and a National Police Check prior to Friday 19 August 2022.
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 be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:
Students are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of voluntary work at an organisation with a structured volunteer program. This will not commence prior to 16 September 2022. Students will need to provide a Current Working with Children Clearance and a National Police Check prior to Friday 19 August 2022. You will be required to complete independent study, assessments, workshops, industry consultation, project work and/or volunteer work on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout your course.
UnitsUnits 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.
Follow safe work practices for direct client careHLTWHS002
Respond to client needsCHCCCS016
Communicate and work in health or community servicesCHCCOM005
Manage personal stressors in the work environmentHLTWHS006
Course deliveryCombination study
Learn through a combination of classroom based, on campus classroom, virtual classroom, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activities, 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.
Bega CLC
TAFE NSW Bega is located amid the lush pastures, forests and rolling hills of the Sapphire Coast’s rural heartland, in southern NSW. The Bega Valley is a flourishing area that is constantly evolving and TAFE NSW Bega is committed to meeting the growing and changing needs of our students, customers and industries within the local community and surrounding district.
Campus address
199 Auckland Street Bega NSW 2550
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Automotive training workshop
Early childhood simulated classroom
Fully equipped library
Horticultural workshop and greenhouse
Welding and metal fabrication workshop
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au