Earn the CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services, a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors across welfare, youth, and community support roles.
Earn the CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services, a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors across welfare, youth, and community support roles.
Roles graduates commonly move into across Australia. Your path depends on experience, employer and location.
Indicative market figures from publicly available Australian data (ABS · Jobs and Skills Australia). Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
CHCCCS016Respond to client needsCHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community servicesCHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleHLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client careHLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environmentCHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clientsCHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situationsCHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violenceCHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyCHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issuesHLTAID011Provide first aidCHCLEG001Work legally and ethicallyWhat you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
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.
MCIE is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers vocational education and training. It provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer services to candidates, assessing competencies acquired through formal, non-formal, and informal learning against training package or VET accredited course requirements.
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“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.”
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.
Enquire about this course and a course advisor from Melbourne City Institute of Education will be in touch with pricing and next steps.
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Nationally recognised training: CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
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Last updated: July 2026