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Overview
Pathways
Successful completion of the CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services may lead to employment opportunities, including:
- Youth Support Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Personal Care Worker.
Please note: This course provides skills and knowledge to the industry standard, but does not guarantee a job.
Snapshot

What you will gain
Upon successfully completing this nationally recognised qualification, students should be able to:
- demonstrate proficiency in workplace communications
- provide person-centred support
- identify safe work practices for direct client care
- respond to client needs.
What you will study
This qualification consists of 12 units of competency, as shown below. Please call Work Savvy for enquiries about customisation and contextualisation.
Core Units
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
Elective Units
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS005 Conduct individual assessments
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
How you will study
Delivery
This course may be delivered through face-to-face, online, or work-based training. We use a range of assessment methods for this qualification, including:
- short answers
- projects
- activities
- workplace observation
- observation in a simulated workplace.
Duration
This qualification can be completed in up to thirty-six months, dependent on the student's experience, Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Apply for CT or RPL during enrolment.
Eligibility and requirements
Student Requirements
- The following will be required for the enrolment process:
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- verifiable identification documents
- completion of the LLND assessment.
Please visit www.usi.gov.au to create your USI.
Students will require access to appropriate technology and internet if the materials are delivered online.
Course fees
Fees
Online or self-study option at $4,200 per student. Other delivery option $6,000 per student. This price includes a non-refundable Administration Charge of $250.
Should you require an RPL assessment, please contact us for fees and arrangement.
ADDITIONAL FEES
- Deferment Fee (administration charges): $50
- Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Hard Copy: $75
- Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Digital: $25
- Repeat of unit (Third attempt onwards Per unit): $150
- RPL assessment: Contact us for a quote
Please note: Course fees and additional charges may change from time to time. Please check with Work Savvy staff for updates.
Work Savvy does not accept upfront payments of more than $1,500. If a student's fee is more than this amount, the support of a flexible payment plan will be offered to students.




