Are you interested in a career that provides customised services to individuals in your local community? or interested in learning about supporting the implementation of specific community-based programs? Then Certificate III in Community Service is the right course for you.
This course is the first step towards a rewarding career in the community services sector and being the first point of contact to someone gaining the support to change the direction of their life. A career in Community Services is a very rewarding one, allowing you to enrich the lives of others and use your compassion and skills to help them build a better life for themselves.
Community Services is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Australia. This qualification sets you up with the skills you need to work in the Community Services sector. You will learn about advocacy, client needs assessment, teamwork, community development, support group activities and administration. Work may take place in a range of community services organisations.
Career Pathways:
In this course, you will learn;
ASSESSMENT METHODS
There are no specific academic entry requirements for this course, however applicants must complete a Pre-Training interview and a literacy and numeracy (LL&N) test. This helps us check if the course is suitable for you, and what support you may need to successfully complete it. Working with Children Check and Police Clearance. You will need one or both of these to complete a practical placement as part of your course.
| Free type | Gov. Funded | Concession Card Holders/ Job trainer | Full Fee* |
| Tuition | $0 | $0 | $3,200 |
| Student Amenities | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Materials | $150 | $150 | $250 |
| Total | $200 | $200 | $3,500 |
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*(Full Fee: For those not eligible for government funding.) Check your eligibility here.
As a Learn Local Registered Training Organisation DVLC can provide exemptions to certain funding eligibility criteria. This gives you access to more courses at the Government funded rate.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Students with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Enrolment Fee is Non-Refundable*
1 Diamond Creek Road
Greensborough, VIC 3088
5 minutes walk from Greensborough railway station.
Free parking available on site.
Core Units
Elective Units
DVLC will recognise AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation. DVLC will offer students the opportunity for their previous formal and informal skills to be recognised through the Recognition of Prior Learning process. Assessment for RPL will be done on a unit by unit basis. Students will need to demonstrate that they have met the assessment requirements including practical training hours.
