Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
8 months full-time or 12 months part-time
This entry-level Certificate III in Community Services prepares workers to support individuals and communities through person-centered services. Ideal for those starting a career in community services, aged care, youth support, or welfare services.
Candidates should have completion of Year 10 or equivalent and a general command of spoken and written English to meet industry standards for communication. No mandatory requirements apply, though a pre-assessment may be required. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify areas where additional support may be needed. Students require 24/7 access to CDU's online learning platform Learnline with appropriate computer setup.
The qualification comprises 12 units of competency (650 nominal hours total): 5 core units including Respond to Client Needs, Communicate and Work in Health or Community Services, Work with Diverse People, Follow Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care, and Manage Personal Stressors in the Work Environment. Seven elective units cover Facilitate the Interests and Rights of Clients, Work in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Context, Recognise and Respond to Domestic and Family Violence, Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety, Work Legally and Ethically, Work with People with Mental Health Issues, and Develop and Maintain Networks and Collaborative Partnerships.
CDU is the Northern Territory's largest training provider offering industry-ready skills and experience. The institution provides expert lecturers from various sectors of social work practice, first-class facilities, recognition of prior learning to qualify faster, and flexible study options including online, on-campus, and blended delivery. Packages into higher education are available for most courses, and the Fee Free TAFE initiative provides tuition-free training for eligible domestic students.
Graduates can pursue careers as residential support workers, community care workers, welfare support workers, youth workers, Aboriginal community development workers, youth support workers, accommodation support officers, and juvenile justice officers. The qualification provides a pathway to further training, including progression to CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services. Employment opportunities exist across community services organisations, aged care facilities, youth services, disability support services, and government welfare agencies.
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