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.
3 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
1st Feb 2022
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
17th Jun 2022
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.
18 hours per week
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
Classes are currently scheduled to run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.00am to 3.30pm. 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.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
- USB storage device
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.
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.
Gosford
TAFE NSW Gosford, located in the heart of Gosford on the NSW Central Coast, is only a few blocks from the shopping centre and Central Coast Stadium, and is only a 10 minute walk from the Gosford train station. With dedicated staff focused on how industry, community and learning expertise can help students change their lives and the lives of those within the Gosford region, TAFE NSW Gosford is committed to educating, enriching and empowering students to become skilled for the jobs of the future.
Campus address
Cnr of Henry Parry Drive & Margin Street Gosford 2250
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Gosford Station is 850 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.
Aged Care practical training facility
Conference room
Gym and fitness training facility
Hair and beauty training academy
Metal fabrication and welding workshops
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.
- Mon9 am - 5 pm
- Tue9 am - 5 pm
- Wed9 am - 5 pm
- Thu9 am - 5 pm
- Fri9 am - 5 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