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National code: CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services at Wollongong

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.

4 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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

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

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 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.

  • 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.

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.

Wollongong

Meaning ‘Sound of the Sea’ in the D'harawal Aboriginal Language, Wollongong is the gateway to the South Coast of New South Wales. TAFE NSW Wollongong is just minutes away from the city centre and adjacent to the University of Wollongong’s main campus. You can enjoy the area's beaches, eateries, shopping and entertainment. We have established arrangements permitting TAFE NSW graduates to easily transfer to University programs.

Campus address

Foleys Lane North Wollongong 2500

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

North Wollongong Station is 900 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.

  • Fully equipped library offering eResources, books, magazines, DVDs, subject specific library course guides, computers, reference services and more.

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