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CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

COMMUNITY SERVICES, HEALTH AND EDUCATION

Occupation Type

Welfare Support Workers NFD

General Description

Availability: Applications for 2026 are now closed. The next available intake will commence in Semester 1 2027 with applications opening in November 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: This course can be undertaken as a traineeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.

This qualification reflects the role of entry-level community service workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centered services. Work may include the day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or 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.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Delivery Details
Location	Alice Springs Casuarina Online
Duration	8 months full-time 12 months part-time *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Blended Face-to-face Online *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide
Start Date	Term 1 - 02/02/2026 Term 3 - 13/07/2026 Students can enrol up to the end of the first week after the identified commencement date A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course.
Attendance	Face-to-face Block delivery 4 x 3 hour blocks per week, per term Online Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm OR Wednesday 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Career Opportunities

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

Residential Support Worker
Aboriginal Intake and Referral Worker
Community Care Worker
Client Contact
Weekend Recreational Activities Officer
Welfare Support Worker
Support Worker (Community Services)
Aboriginal Community Development Worker
Youth Worker
Juvenile Justice Officer
Youth Housing Support Worker
Assistant Community Worker
Youth Support Worker
Aboriginal Youth Worker
Accommodation Support Officer
Youth Case Worker

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CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services - 2026

Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the CHC Community Services Training Package.

Locations and Study Mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Online

On campus, online, both

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Entry Requirements Domestic

There are no mandatory requirements; however, candidates who wish to commence this course need to have the required skills and knowledge to undertake the qualification at this level, e.g., completion of Year 10 or equivalent and a general command of spoken and written English to be able to meet industry standards for communication. A pre-assessment may be required.

A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

Required Resources

Students will have 24/7 access to assessments and learning resources on CDU's online learning platform, Learnline. Before you can use Learnline however, you'll need to ensure that your computer has the correct setup.

Duration
Estimated completion time: 0.5 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 8 to 12 months. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Health and Community Services
Location: Casuarina and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7517 (CAS) 08 8959 5461 (ASP)
Email: vet.csh@cdu.edu.au