Certificate III in Community Services | SA campus-based learning

If eligible for Skills SA funding: 

• $370 Participant Fee  
• $185 Participant Fee – valid concession card holder  

If not eligible for Skills SA funding = Full Fee For Service $2,740.00  

Supported by the Government of South Australia – visit Skills SA for Participant Eligibility Criteria  

Student and course eligibility criteria, terms and conditions apply to access subsidised training in South Australia.  

Entry Requirements  

• Be 16 years of age or over (not currently enrolled in school) 
• Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or have permanent humanitarian visa, or certain temporary visas with study rights  
• Reside in South Australia  
• Complete a Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) proficiency assessment.  
• For those accessing Skills SA funding, proficiency assessment requires campus-based attendance  
• Be able to provide an unencumbered Police Clearance  

Please visit the SOH website for Forms, Policies and Procedures.

As part of the course, you’ll complete a compulsory Professional Experience Placement (PEP) with one of our partnered community service providers. This placement is an essential part of your training, giving you the chance to put your learning into practice in real-world settings. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll gain valuable, hands-on experience supporting individuals and communities—building your confidence, developing your practical skills, and preparing you for a rewarding role in the sector. 

Our placement team will assist in coordinating your placement to ensure you are well-prepared and supported every step of the way. 

During your mandatory PEP, you will be rostered according to standard industry shifts that are beneficial to the Placement Provider and can be easily supervised. The following shifts are provided as examples only as shift times may vary between organisations, providers, and facilities:   

• Morning  7:00am to 3:30pm OR  6:30am to 2:00pm  
• Afternoon  1:00pm to 9:30pm OR 3:00pm to 11:00pm  

Placement prerequisites: 

• A clear and unencumbered National Police certificate (refer to Workplace Clearances/ Checks in your Course Guide) 
• NDIS Workers Clearance (refer to Workplace Clearances/ Checks in your Course Guide) 
• Evidence of your seasonal Influenza (flu) and COVID 19 vaccinations (refer to Workplace Clearances/ Checks in your Course Guide) 
• Current HLTAID011 Provide first aid and current HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Statement of Attainment (refer to First Aid Requirements in you Course Guide) 
• A Certificate of Completion for the Manual Handling Workshop as per your course timetable OR a Statement of Attainment for HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely (refer to Manual Handling Requirements in your Course Guide) 
• Evidence of satisfactory completion of NDIS New Worker Orientation online learning.  
• Evidence of satisfactory completion of Do Food Safely online learning.  
• Evidence of satisfactory completion of National Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) online learning modules: 
• Basics of infection control in aged care   
• Hand hygiene hand dermatitis online module   

17 weeks, including practical experience placement and holiday breaks.