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If you’re passionate about helping others and want a career with purpose, the Certificate III in Community Services is the ideal place to start. You’ll build practical skills in communication, advocacy, and client support, all while developing a deep understanding of how to work effectively with diverse communities. With growing demand for community services professionals across Australia, this course offers strong job prospects and a direct pathway into roles that create lasting impact. Whether you’re looking to enter the workforce or pave the way for further study, this course sets a strong foundation.
School of Health is committed to providing a training environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage people from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply to study with us.
27 weeks
Includes practical work placement, study breaks and intensive workshops held at either our South Australian or Western Australian campuses.
Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirements for this course are as follows:
Enrolment for international students on a Subclass 500 visa is not currently available for this course.
South Australia
Western Australia
| Commencement | 3 hr Virtual Class Sessions | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th June 2026 | Session 1: Wednesday 5pm to 8pm | Session 2: Thursday 5pm to 8pm | Intake Open |
| 19th of October 2026 | Session 1: Monday 12pm to 3pm | Session 2: Friday 5pm to 8pm | Intake Open |
$370.00 AUD participant elibility criteria applies – South Australian residents only
$185.00 AUD participant elibility criteria applies – South Australian residents only
$2,740.00 AUD – ask us about our flexible payment options!
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We offer all students the opportunity to apply for RPL. It is important to note that RPL is not guaranteed, and you will need to provide sufficient evidence to be assessed against the current competency(ies) listed in the Diploma of Nursing. You can apply for RPL at any time during the course of study; however, this needs to be undertaken before commencing the unit(s) of competency for which you are applying for RPL.
Credit Transfer (CT) will be granted where recognised units of competency or qualifications have been achieved from other Australian RTOs. Evidence of verified statements of attainment and qualifications must be provided.
Where a Competency Achieved result is demonstrated in a unit of competency with the same code as being assessed a direct Credit Transfer will be granted.
Should the updated unit of competency not be equivalent you may seek RPL or enrol in the unit(s).
If you would like to apply for either RPL or CT, please refer to the RPL and CT Policy and Procedure. Charges will apply for RPL applications.
For more information around the RPL or CT process, please refer to the Student Handbook.
The School organises all placements through their partnered host facilities. Students do not organise their own placements.
Request and special considerations can be made to the placements team to be factored in for your placement locations and rostered times.
Placements are full time only.
✓ they are on official placements connected to their studies, and
✓ the applications are submitted at the same time.
All students undertaking paid work are required to apply for NDIS, WWCC and/or DHS clearances as an employee and pay the relevant fees: SA Screening Fees✓ freely performs a role without remuneration, or
✓ is a student undertaking an unpaid placement.
Western Australia Campus Address:
Level 6, 202 Pier Street, Perth WA 6000
South Australia Campus Address:
Level 1, 144 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
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