Certificate III in Community Services
A community worker is a person who has the knowledge, skills and values to work with individuals, families, social groups or communities in order to promote or restore social functioning.
Course Summary
Outline
In 2015, Health Care and Social Assistance was the largest employing sector in Australia, representing 1,523,000 workers and accounting for 27% of total new jobs over a five year period. Employment growth is projected to remain strong, with the sector forecast to grow by 16.4% (or an estimated 250,200 more workers) to November 2020.
The community services system includes the entire disability system, child protection and family services, youth justice, public housing, homelessness, sexual assault and family violence. Social workers and community workers are the largest professional group within most of these fields.
A community worker is a person who has the knowledge, skills and values to work with individuals, families, social groups or communities in order to promote or restore social functioning.
This qualification reflects the role of entry-level community services workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centred services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs.
At this level, work takes place under the direction of others and supervision may be direct or indirect. Work may take place in a range of community services organisations.
Details
Study Mode
Full Time
Full Time
Delivery
Face to Face
Face to Face
College
Kirana Colleges
Kirana Colleges
Duration
12 months
12 months
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Nationally Recognised Training
Level of Qualification
Certificate III
Certificate III
Start Date
Start of Year
Start of Year
Payment Options
Upfront
Pay in Installments
Funding Available
Upfront
Pay in Installments
Funding Available
Campus Location
Joondalup, WA
Joondalup, WA
Pricing
The college will be able to advise you regarding pricing and possible fee subsidies. Hit the apply now button below to find out more!
Eligible students may be able to take advantage of government funding.
The college will be able to advise you regarding pricing and possible fee subsidies. Hit the apply now button below to find out more!
Eligible students may be able to take advantage of government funding.
Essential Entry Requirements
High School
Course Admission Requirements
It is preferred that the students have obtained a minimum of an Australian Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.
Students are required to pass a Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check (including Police Clearance) in the state or territory that they are working in prior to commencing work placement.
The college also has a student selection process in place that is designed to ensure that you are enrolled in the qualification that best meets your needs.
Course Subjects
Subjects in this course include:
Respond to client needs
Communicate and work in health or community services
Work with diverse people
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
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Job Outcomes
Aged Care Support Worker, Case Manager, Case Worker, Community Care Worker, Community Services Worker, Early Intervention Worker, Education Support Worker in Community, Juvenile Justice Officer, Neighbourhood Centre Worker, Residential Support Worker, Social Welfare Worker, Welfare Support Worker, Youth Worker
Salaries
Salaries for this course start at around $1,374 per week.
Industries
The top industries employing people with qualifications in this course are Health Care & Social Assistance, Public Administration & Safety and Administrative & Support Services.