Get qualified with our nationally recognised CHC30215 Certificate III Community Services. This hands-on career is experiencing huge demand for workers, so you will graduate with many job opportunities. You will learn to support vulnerable and at-risk individuals and groups within the community and join a rewarding field in need of workers like you.
Health & Community
Certificate III in Community Services
SKU:CHC32015
Get ready to unlock many career outcomes. Discover all the tools you need to achieve long-lasting success in the booming community service sector. Graduate industry-ready and fully equipped to make an immediate impact.
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Flexible payment options
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Study to fit into your routine
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Nationally recognised accreditation
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Start studying as soon as you enrol
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No exams, ever.
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Course breakdown
What youāll learn in this course
Certificate III in Community Services
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCDE003
Work within a community development framework
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
BSBINM301
Organise workplace information
HLTWHS006
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
5/ modules
When can you start? Anytime you like!
There are no start and finish dates, no semesters, so no need to wait. Just enrol and start the path to your new life whenever youāre ready!
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- Daily routine
- 07:00 am - 08:00 am
- 08:00 am - 09:00 am
- 09:00 am - 01:00 pm
- 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
- 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
- 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
- 06:30 pm - 07:30 pm
- 07:30 pm - 08:30 pm
- 08:30 pm - 09:30 pm
- 09:30 pm - onwards
Your course may include work placement which will be completed in addition to weekly study blocks.
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Faamaoni Kaleti
Faamaoni brings over a decade of experience in the Community Services sector, excelling in various roles from Support Worker to Chief Operations Officer within a large-scale organisation. His passion for connecting with people through authentic and empathetic approaches has been a cornerstone of his success.
Elizabeth Greyvenstein
Elizabeth is an experienced mental health and community services professional with a strong background in leadership, clinical practice, and education. She brings extensive experience across healthcare, government, and training environments, with a focus on supporting individuals, families, and communities experiencing complex needs.
Elisha McCosh
Elisha has almost 20 years of experience in child protection and foster care, across a range of roles including frontline child protection in Queensland, government policy and resource development, carer training and support, and private practice consulting conducting carer and parenting assessments.
Faamaoni Kaleti
Health & Community
Faamaoni brings over a decade of experience in the Community Services sector, excelling in various roles from Support Worker to Chief Operations Officer within a large-scale organisation. His passion for connecting with people through authentic and empathetic approaches has been a cornerstone of his success.
Known as Oni, he has held diverse roles, including Accommodation Manager, Community Participation Coordinator, Counsellor, Operations Manager, and Chief Operations Officer. Throughout his career, he has worked with a wide range of individuals, including children, youth, and adults. Oni specialises in supporting individuals with complex behaviours and facilitating their rehabilitation back into the community, fostering independence through a humanitarian approach and collaborative services.
With three years of experience as a trainer, Oni has worked with students in a hybrid learning environment and is eager to share his lived experiences and professional expertise. He holds qualifications in Certificate IV in Community Services, a Diploma in Counselling, and an Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management, and he is currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
With three years of experience as a trainer, Oni has worked with students in a hybrid learning environment and is eager to share his lived experiences and professional expertise. He holds qualifications in Certificate IV in Community Services, a Diploma in Counselling, and an Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management, and he is currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
Elizabeth Greyvenstein
Health & Community
Elizabeth is an experienced mental health and community services professional with a strong background in leadership, clinical practice, and education. She brings extensive experience across healthcare, government, and training environments, with a focus on supporting individuals, families, and communities experiencing complex needs.
Elizabeth holds an Honours in Psychology, Master of Social Work and a Master in Play Therapy, and has worked across a range of settings including Queensland Health, private hospital services, and the Department of Veteransā Affairs. Her expertise spans mental health, trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and multidisciplinary service delivery.
In addition to her clinical and leadership roles, Elizabeth has delivered nationally recognised training in mental health and community services, supporting students and professionals to build practical, real-world skills. She is passionate about empowering learners through evidence-based, person-centred approaches and bringing current industry insights into the learning experience.
Elizabethās work is grounded in a commitment to continuous improvement and supporting positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
In addition to her clinical and leadership roles, Elizabeth has delivered nationally recognised training in mental health and community services, supporting students and professionals to build practical, real-world skills. She is passionate about empowering learners through evidence-based, person-centred approaches and bringing current industry insights into the learning experience.
Elizabethās work is grounded in a commitment to continuous improvement and supporting positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
Elisha McCosh
Health & Community
Elisha has almost 20 years of experience in child protection and foster care, across a range of roles including frontline child protection in Queensland, government policy and resource development, carer training and support, and private practice consulting conducting carer and parenting assessments.
She has worked with diverse communities and with children and families with trauma backgrounds, passionately advocating for the protection of children and supporting families and carers. Elisha enjoys her work in parent training and coaching, helping families feel capable and confident in challenging parenting moments.
Elisha is consistently striving to develop and improve the skills and knowledge of individuals and organisations in the sector, contributing to the safety and wellbeing of our communityās most vulnerable. Her goal is to find innovative ways to embed a positive, child-safe culture across organisations and the broader community.
Elisha holds a Bachelor degree in Psychology, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and is a qualified parenting trainer.
Elisha is consistently striving to develop and improve the skills and knowledge of individuals and organisations in the sector, contributing to the safety and wellbeing of our communityās most vulnerable. Her goal is to find innovative ways to embed a positive, child-safe culture across organisations and the broader community.
Elisha holds a Bachelor degree in Psychology, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and is a qualified parenting trainer.
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