CHC30802
Certificate III in Community Services Work
Program CRICOS Number:065223C
This program is designed to provide the skills required to deliver community work and support services. At this level, human service workers provide day-to-day support in community settings under the broad direction of others.
This program is designed to work with people (individuals and groups) in providing services face to face and/or over the telephone. You will learn to work in direct contact with people, identifying needs and/or appropriate referral means to community and human services and supports. This program covers (broadly) areas including communication, legal and ethical frameworks, team and group work and basic community work principals, as well as a specialisation opportunity. Specialisation areas include Mental Health, Youth Work, Disability, Alcohol and other Drugs..
This program is designed to work with people (individuals and groups) in providing services face to face and/or over the telephone. You will learn to work in direct contact with people, identifying needs and/or appropriate referral means to community and human services and supports. This program covers (broadly) areas including communication, legal and ethical frameworks, team and group work and basic community work principals, as well as a specialisation opportunity. Specialisation areas include Mental Health, Youth Work, Disability, Alcohol and other Drugs..
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Entry Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 (with no individual band less than 5.0) or TOEFL 530 or ISLPR 2+
and
School Leavers must have completed Year 10 or equivalent
or
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies
and
School Leavers must have completed Year 10 or equivalent
or
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies
Career Opportunities
Client Contact Worker, Support Worker, Case Worker, Assistant Community Worker, Recreational Activities Officer and Residential Support Worker
Program Duration
Full Time : Total of 21 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Program Award
Certificate III
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.
For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:
The RPL Co-ordinator
13 72 48
rplcoordinator@southbank.edu.au
Venue
- Southbank Campus
How to Apply
Contact Southbank International Services:
Email: sbit.international@southbank.edu.au
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 111
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Australia
Telephone: +(617) 3244 5100
Facsimile: +(617) 3244 5588
Applications Close
There are two intakes each year, February and July. Applications can be made any time prior to the commencement of the program.
Cost
$8,400.00
Please note: All programs are subject to a $14 Administration Fee per year, payable on enrolment.
For Additional Information
| Location: | International |
| Telephone: | (617) 3244 5100 |
| Facsimile: | (617) 3244 5588 |
| Address | |
| In Person: | International Services 66 Ernest St C Block, Ground Level South Brisbane |
| Mail: | Southbank International Services Locked Mail Bag 111 SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101 AUSTRALIA |
| Email: | sbit.international@southbank.edu.au |
| Find us at: | www.sbi.net.au |
Outline
| CORE | Course Code | Course Name |
| CHCADMIN5C | Work Within the Administration Protocols of the Organisation |
| CHCCD12C | Apply a Community Development Framework |
| CHCCOM2B | Communicate Appropriately with Clients and Colleagues |
| CHCCS301A | Work Within a Legal and Ethical Framework |
| CHCCS401A | Facilitate Co-operative Behaviour |
| CHCCS402A | Respond Holistically to Client Issues |
| CHCINF2B | Maintain an Organisation’s Information Systems |
| CHCORG3B | Participate in the Work Environment |
| CHCOHS301A | Participate in Workplace Safety Procedures |
| CHCGROUP2C | Support Group Activities |
| CHCCHILD1C | Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk of Harm |
| M00VPC180 | Vocational Placement |
| ELECTIVES Mental Health Specialisation | Course Code | Course Name |
| CHCMH1B | Orientation to Mental Health Work |
| CHCCS9A | Provide Support Services to Clients |
| Youth Work Specialisation | Course Code | Course Name |
| CHCYTH1C | Work Effectively with Young People |
| CHCYTH6C | Provide Appropriate Services for Young People |
| Disability Specialisation | Course Code | Course Name |
| CHCDIS1B | Orientation to Disability Work |
| CHCDIS10B | Provide Care and Support |
| Alcohol and Other Drugs | Course Code | Course Name |
| CHCAOD2C | Orientation to Alcohol and Drugs Sector |
| CHCAOD8C | Assess the Needs of Clients Who Have Alcohol and Drug Issues |
International Student Information
Southbank Institute of Technology is situated in the city of Brisbane and is Queensland’s largest Government Vocational Education provider, with over 30,000 student enrolments per year. Southbank Institute of Technology is an ideal place to study. The Institute campus is located at Southbank close to Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD) and vibrant inner city areas.
Students at Southbank Institute of Technology have access to the Institute’s wide range of facilities and services. These include the Auditorium, Beauty and Natural Therapies Clinic, Bookshop, Cafe, Computer Laboratories, Conference and Function Facilities, Gymnasium and a Restaurant. Some of these facilities are staffed by the students from the Institute.
Teaching methods combine face-to-face delivery, self-study and project work. Students may be required to complete work experience and/or field trips to be eligible for the program award. Southbank Institute of Technology assists students in finding appropriate organisations in which to complete this component. The majority of classes are conducted in modern, air conditioned venues. Students have access to computers in our extensive library and e-Learn centre located on campus.
Students may be required to sit for both open and closed book examinations and in some cases may be required to perform skills tests and/or oral presentations. Individual or group project work may also be used to determine competency.
The International Sales and Administration Teams consists of administrative and support staff, dedicated to assisting students throughout the various stages of study. This assistance ranges from Program Information to Admission Procedures, Entry Requirements and requirements for extending studies to Diploma or Degree level. The International Student Support Officer provides assistance with accommodation, Overseas Student Health Cover, public transport information and can refer students to other support services within and outside the Institute.
Students at Southbank Institute of Technology have access to the Institute’s wide range of facilities and services. These include the Auditorium, Beauty and Natural Therapies Clinic, Bookshop, Cafe, Computer Laboratories, Conference and Function Facilities, Gymnasium and a Restaurant. Some of these facilities are staffed by the students from the Institute.
Teaching methods combine face-to-face delivery, self-study and project work. Students may be required to complete work experience and/or field trips to be eligible for the program award. Southbank Institute of Technology assists students in finding appropriate organisations in which to complete this component. The majority of classes are conducted in modern, air conditioned venues. Students have access to computers in our extensive library and e-Learn centre located on campus.
Students may be required to sit for both open and closed book examinations and in some cases may be required to perform skills tests and/or oral presentations. Individual or group project work may also be used to determine competency.
The International Sales and Administration Teams consists of administrative and support staff, dedicated to assisting students throughout the various stages of study. This assistance ranges from Program Information to Admission Procedures, Entry Requirements and requirements for extending studies to Diploma or Degree level. The International Student Support Officer provides assistance with accommodation, Overseas Student Health Cover, public transport information and can refer students to other support services within and outside the Institute.
This brochure was last updated Tuesday, 16 February 2010
All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
