Earn the CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services, a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors across welfare, youth, and community support roles.
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This course leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), or a Statement of Attainment.
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustment made where applicable.
The course is delivered via classroom-based blended training, combining face-to-face sessions with online learning through the student portal or learning management system.
Students can communicate with trainers via email, the student portal or the learning management system.
Candidates may be required to provide evidence of NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check, Working with Children Check, Working with Vulnerable People Registration, and relevant vaccinations for work placement. Requirements vary according to the workplace policies of the trainee's employer.
Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the course and student ID charges. For information about additional service fees such as re-assessment fees, refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.
Indicative market figures from publicly available Australia data (ABS · Jobs and Skills Australia). No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.
A great start to my comm service career. I have wanted to work in community care for such a long time. MCIE have really been amazing! Such good talented trainers.
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Entry requirements can vary depending on individual circumstances. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current requirements before applying.
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The course runs over 52 weeks. This is a structured program, so it is not self-paced, students follow a set schedule across the year.
Melbourne City Institute of Education delivers this course through blended training, a mix of face-to-face classroom sessions and online learning via a student portal or learning management system. It is not a fully online course.
Yes, the course includes a work placement component. The exact number of hours is not confirmed in the current course data, submit an enquiry to confirm placement requirements.
Graduates may move into roles such as Residential Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Community Care Worker, Intake and Referral Worker, and Juvenile Justice Officer, among others. These roles span welfare, youth, housing, and community development settings.
This course covers the core skills needed to work alongside individuals and communities facing disadvantage, crisis, or complex needs. Students learn how to provide direct support, facilitate referrals, and work within community development frameworks. The blended delivery combines face-to-face classroom sessions with online learning through a student portal.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172), the course suits people who want to move into frontline community services work. It works well for career changers, school leavers, and those already volunteering or working in the sector who want formal recognition. Trainers are accessible via email and the student portal throughout the course.
The course runs over 52 weeks and includes a work placement component. Students with disabilities, learning differences, or medical conditions are supported through reasonable adjustment where applicable.
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