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Certificate III in Community Services at Gosford

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

3 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.

18 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

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 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.

  • 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.

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.

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.

  • 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