Certificate III in Community Services
Course code: CHC32015
Registered Training Organisation: Federation TAFE
RTO Code: 4909
Course Summary
The VET Community Services program gives students the opportunity to gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. It allows them to demonstrate competency in a range of areas and prepares them to work in various settings within the Community Services industry. The knowledge and skills gained will help students to decide on future pathways and study options.
Accreditation
Contribution towards VCE: VM (replacing VCAL Intermediate and Senior Certificate)
It is mandated that students studying VCE: VM from 2023 must complete 180 hours of Certificate II or above. This will contribute 2 VET credits towards a student’s program.
Contribution towards VPC (replacing Foundation VCAL)
Students studying VPC from 2023 can include a VET program, however it is not mandated.
Contribution towards VCE
Students who complete Units 1 & 2 will be eligible for credit towards their VCE at Units 1 & 2 level.
Students who complete Units 3 & 4 will be eligible for a Units 3 and 4 sequence.
ATAR Contribution
Yes – if Scored Assessment is completed in the second year of the course.
The study score is calculated through three graded assessment coursework tasks completed throughout the year as well as a final year examination.
Scored Assessment Available
Yes
National Accreditation
Program Delivery
Program structure
Delivered over two years
Location
Federation TAFE
Days/Hours
Wednesdays 9.20 am to 3.20 pm
Structured Workplace Learning
Structured Workplace Learning
60 hours per year is recommended
Employment and Study Pathways
Possible Study Pathways
- Certificate III & IV in Child Care
- Certificate III & IV in Aged Care
- Certificate III & IV in Disability
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education
Potential Career paths
- Personal Care Assistant
- Support Worker
- Customer Service
- Child Care Worker
- Aged Care Worker
- Disability Support Worker
Fees and Equipment
Materials Fee
To be paid by DET for students attending public schools. Independent and Catholic schools will discuss fees with their families.
Study Units
Units may include:
|
Unit code |
First Year |
|
BSBWOR202 |
Organise and complete daily work activities |
|
HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care work |
|
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
|
CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
|
CHCCOM001 |
Provide first point of contact |
| FSKDIG03 | Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks |
|
HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
|
Unit code |
Second Year |
|
CHCCS016 |
respond to client needs |
|
CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
|
CHCCDE004 |
Implement participation and engagement strategies |
Contact
RTO Contact
Federation TAFE
RTO Code 4909
Contact the WSMVET Cluster Coordinator via the Contact Page