Why choose this course?
Start your career in making a difference to communities with this qualification. This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work effectively with individuals and groups in residential and community settings to identify their needs, and plan and develop appropriate services to meet those needs. You will learn about the community services sector including mental health, alcohol and other drug services, and domestic violence services. You will acquire skills in communication, working effectively and appropriately with individuals and groups in a variety of settings, gathering, maintaining and providing information, advocacy and community development processes, ethical behaviour and the legal responsibilities of community workers. As part of this course you will undertake work experience to build your skills and knowledge of community services. If you wish to further your career opportunities, you can enrol into the CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services.
Career opportunities
Community Worker
Disabilities Services Officer
Youth Worker
Murdoch And Bentley (Combined Delivery) Campus
The CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services will be delivered at Murdoch Campus.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2025
Murdoch Campus (South Metropolitan TAFE)
130 Murdoch Drive,
MURDOCH,
Western Australia,
6150, PERTH, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2026
Bunbury Campus (South Regional TAFE)
Robertson Drive,
BUNBURY,
Western Australia,
6230, BUNBURY, Australia
An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.
This course requires immunisations and/or proof of vaccination status before attending mandatory work placement. Costs and vaccine requirements may vary depending on your placement centre and/or doctor’s fee schedule. Please follow instructions/advice provided to you during enrolment/orientation. You will not be able to complete your course if these requirements are not met.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
TIWA’s practical skills-based training ensures that international students are job ready upon graduation.