Certificate III in Community Services
CHC32015
Care & communityCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
12Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
124Training providers
Dec 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC32015, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsCareers this can lead to
This course is a recognised way into 31 careers. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.
Aboriginal Housing Worker→Community Development Worker→Community Peer Worker→Community Program Coordinator→Community Rehabilitation Worker→Community Services Worker→Community Support Worker→Community Team Leader→Disability Service Officer→Drug & Alcohol Worker→Family Support Specialist→Field Officer→Intake Support Officer→Mental Health Coordinator→Mental Health Outreach Worker→Mental Health Peer Wellbeing Coach→Mental Health Support Worker→NDIS Mental Health Worker→Neighbourhood Centre Worker→Neighbourhood Coordinator→Outreach Officer→Outreach Worker→Peer Support Worker→Residential Care Worker→Residential Support Worker→Student Youth Worker→Support Worker→Youth Case Worker→Youth Support Worker→Family Support Worker→Youth Worker→
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Residential Support WorkerSupport Worker (Community Services)Juvenile Justice OfficerRecreational Activities OfficerNeighbourhood Centre WorkerAssistant Community WorkerAboriginal Community Development WorkerAboriginal Youth WorkerAboriginal Intake and Referral WorkerAccommodation Support WorkerClient ContactYouth WorkerYouth Support WorkerYouth Housing Support WorkerWelfare Support WorkerWeekend Recreational Activities OfficerYouth case workerCommunity care worker
Industries
Community Services
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CHC32015 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 12 units: 5 core plus 7 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBINS302Organise workplace information
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD002Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCAOD003Provide needle and syringe services
CHCCCS005Conduct individual assessments
CHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS016Respond to client needs
CHCCCS017Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS028Provide client-centred support to people in crisis
CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCDE017Support collaborative planning processes
CHCCDE019Work within a community development framework
CHCCDE020Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCOM001Provide first point of contact
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU003Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients
CHCEDU005Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
CHCEDU009Provide parenting, health and well-being education
CHCGRP001Support group activities
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPOL001Contribute to the review and development of policies
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCSET003Work with forced migrants
CHCSET004Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCSOH013Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCVOL001Be an effective volunteer
CHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH015Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
CUECOR01CManage own work and learning
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CHC32015 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
124 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.
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