Gateway Training Academy
Certificate III in Community Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Pursue a meaningful career in community support with our CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services, designed for those passionate about supporting individuals in community settings. This course provides the practical skills needed to deliver person-centred services under direct or indirect supervision, helping people improve their wellbeing and quality of life.
You will gain practical skills and knowledge in the provision of person-centred services such as anxiety and mental health, family & domestic violence, developing communication and collaborative relationships, advocacy and working with diverse individuals. Whether you’re supporting people directly or helping implement community based programs, this qualification prepares you for roles in a wide range of community service settings.
Duration: 19-23 weeks depending on location
Delivery mode
Gateway Training Academy offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 2 Bannister Street, Fremantle, WA
- Unit 1 275 Pinjarra Rd, Mandurah, WA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
This course has no specific academic prerequisites. Students are required to provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) – along with photo identification, and meet the necessary language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills requirements.
Eligibility for Government Funding*
You may be eligible for a subsidised training place ifyou have left school, your primary place of residenceis in Western Australia and you are:
- an Australian citizen: or
- holders of a sub-class 300, 309, 444, 445, 461, 785, 790, or 820 visa;
- secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 188, 457, 482, 489, 491 or 494 visa;
- holders of a Bridging Visa E (subclasses 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of subclass 785 or 790;
- Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449 or 786;
- Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; and
- holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work, and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.
Course fees
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees.
Concession: $247.20
Non-Concession Under 25: $400.00
Non-concession: $834.30
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Community Services will prepare you for the following roles.
Support Worker
A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
Youth Support Worker
Youth Support Workers help young people find employment, housing, and education and help them work through a range of social, financial, and emotio...
Youth Case Worker
Youth Case Workers are assigned to individual children or teens, working one-on-one to help improve their quality of life. You’ll need advanced int...
Community Support Worker
Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They...
Outreach Worker
Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...
Peer Support Worker
Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...
Caseworker
A Caseworker provides assistance to clients who are experiencing difficulties in their life. You might work with people going through issues such a...
NDIS Worker
An NDIS Worker supports individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and enhance their independence. You might work in clients’ homes, comm...
About Gateway Training Academy
Gateway is a Registered Training Organisation with over ten years of experience providing traineeships in a variety of industries, including but not limited to manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, business and community services, all over Australia.
