National code: CHC32015

    Certificate III in Community Services at Yass

    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

    • Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV001

    • Communicate and work in health or community servicesCHCCOM005

    Course deliveryCombination 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.

    Yass

    Located 45 minutes from Canberra, TAFE NSW Yass offers you a study environment set within a growing, modern community. The country atmosphere and beautiful grounds are an ideal setting for outdoor learning and for catching up with classmates. Agriculture is the major industry in this region and this location caters for this in addition to the growing trade sector. We also offer you courses in aged care, business services, engineering (welding), general education, horticulture, hospitality and information technology.

    Campus address

    51 Church Street Yass 2582

    Parking on campus grounds is available.

    Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

    Yass Junction Station is 5100 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.

    • 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.

    • Mon9 AM - 5 PM
    • Tue9 AM - 5 PM
    • Wed9 AM - 5 PM
    • Thu9 AM - 5 PM
    • Fri9 AM - 5 PM
    • SatClosed
    • SunClosed