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Course information
Virtual classroom on campusA mix of live online classes and on campus training.
Community ServicesCourse specialisation
Full Time16+ hours per week.
4 monthsTime required to complete this course.
19 Jul 2022First day of attendance online or on campus.
6 Apr 2023Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
18 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
12 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
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with Day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
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
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.
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.
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 - 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
Virtual classroom, on campus
Learn virtually by attending a TAFE NSW campus or Connected Learning Centre. Like learning on campus, you will receive a timetable of when to attend virtually. You'll use video or web conferencing technology to connect to your virtual classroom with your teacher and other students.
Depending on your course, you may also complete some of your training online, or through our network of Mobile Training Units, which give you access to practical training and simulated environments.
Coonabarabran
TAFE NSW Coonabarabran is located in Coonabarabran - a bustling rural town, located between Gunnedah and Dubbo, that is home to the largest optical telescope in Australia.
Just short distance from the picturesque Warrumbungles mountain range, TAFE NSW Coonabarabran is designed to help build a strong and vibrant local community, by delivering training to students in settings that resemble real-world work and social environments.
Campus address
16 Robertson Street Coonabarabran 2357
No parking on grounds is available. Parking is available at local parking stations.
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.
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Library
Various specialist classrooms
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.
- Mon8:30am - 4:30pm
- Tue8:30am - 4:30pm
- Wed8:30am - 4:30pm
- Thu8:30am - 4:30pm
- Fri8:30am - 4:30pm
- 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