The nationally recognised CHC30215 Certificate III Community Services will equip you with the skills and knowledge to support vulnerable and at-risk individuals and groups within the community. You will learn to provide individualised support, facilitate the interests and rights of clients, and how to communicate and work effectively within a community development framework.
Why Study this course
What you’ll learn
During the course, you will learn how to:
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
Course number | E1410 |
Qualification name | CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services |
Course duration | Self paced - maximum of 12 months |
Delivery Method | Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX) |
Recognition | Nationally Recognised ![]() |
Assessments | Activities, Multiple choice questions, Role plays, Workplace assessments, Written assessments |
Awarded by |
Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197)
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There are no mandated education entry requirements for this qualification as per the CHC Community Services Training Package.
Students must be 18 years of age to enrol in this course
It is also recommended that students
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
BSBINM301 | Organise workplace information |
HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
CHCCCS016 | Respond to client needs |
CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing |
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
Zip Money Payment Plan
If you need a little more flexibility with your finances and would like to pay off your course fees over a longer period of time, we can assist by organising Zip Money to pay your course fees directly to us on your behalf, and you pay this loan back to Zip Money over an agreed period of time. Zip Money provides you flexible options of selecting a 24, 36 or 48 months interest-free, payment plan (dependant on which course you’re enrolling into) to suit your lifestyle, giving you more flexibility than ever before.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Work placement hours can be done part time or as a block, depending on the host organisation's requirements and availability. You will not achieve any units of competency unless you have completed your work placement hours.
You will need to undertake your work placement in an organisation involved in professional community services, such as residential facilities, group homes, respite care services, and community support settings. The specific requirements of the workplace are outlined in the Workplace Assessment Guide which can be found in OpenSpaceX.
Open Colleges will need to ascertain whether the workplace you have chosen is appropriate before you commence your work placement hours.
Please note that your host organisation may require you to provide an up to immunisation history to verify current and active immunisations prior to the commencement of your work placement. Open Colleges has no control over this requirement so if you are unable to provide this, you will need to discuss this with your intended Host Organisation.
It should also be noted that some immunisations such as Hepatitis B need multiple injections to be administered over a specific time period before you are deemed immune. It is important that you consult with your GP as soon as possible to avoid delays in starting your work placement.
The nationally recognised CHC30215 Certificate III Community Services will equip you with the skills and knowledge to support vulnerable and at-risk individuals and groups within the community. You will learn to provide individualised support, facilitate the interests and rights of clients, and how to communicate and work effectively within a community development framework.
Why Study this course
What you’ll learn
During the course, you will learn how to:
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
Course number | E1410 |
Qualification name | CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services |
Course duration | Self paced - maximum of 12 months |
Delivery Method | Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX) |
Recognition | Nationally Recognised ![]() |
Assessments | Activities, Multiple choice questions, Role plays, Workplace assessments, Written assessments |
Awarded by |
Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197)
![]() |
There are no mandated education entry requirements for this qualification as per the CHC Community Services Training Package.
Students must be 18 years of age to enrol in this course
It is also recommended that students
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
BSBINM301 | Organise workplace information |
HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
CHCCCS016 | Respond to client needs |
CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing |
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
Zip Money Payment Plan
If you need a little more flexibility with your finances and would like to pay off your course fees over a longer period of time, we can assist by organising Zip Money to pay your course fees directly to us on your behalf, and you pay this loan back to Zip Money over an agreed period of time. Zip Money provides you flexible options of selecting a 24, 36 or 48 months interest-free, payment plan (dependant on which course you’re enrolling into) to suit your lifestyle, giving you more flexibility than ever before.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Work placement hours can be done part time or as a block, depending on the host organisation's requirements and availability. You will not achieve any units of competency unless you have completed your work placement hours.
You will need to undertake your work placement in an organisation involved in professional community services, such as residential facilities, group homes, respite care services, and community support settings. The specific requirements of the workplace are outlined in the Workplace Assessment Guide which can be found in OpenSpaceX.
Open Colleges will need to ascertain whether the workplace you have chosen is appropriate before you commence your work placement hours.
Please note that your host organisation may require you to provide an up to immunisation history to verify current and active immunisations prior to the commencement of your work placement. Open Colleges has no control over this requirement so if you are unable to provide this, you will need to discuss this with your intended Host Organisation.
It should also be noted that some immunisations such as Hepatitis B need multiple injections to be administered over a specific time period before you are deemed immune. It is important that you consult with your GP as soon as possible to avoid delays in starting your work placement.