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About the course
This entry-level Certificate III builds practical skills to start working in the community services sector and to prepare for further study. You’ll learn foundational capabilities to support people and contribute to community and welfare settings, with training designed to help you enter the social sector sooner. The qualification is suited to those seeking roles in local community-focused organisations within community services. The programme introduces counselling basics, community support skills, and behavioural science fundamentals.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue entry-level opportunities across community services organisations, helping deliver support and assistance to individuals and groups. Typical work settings include neighbourhood and community centres and services supporting diverse communities such as migrant support organisations. This Certificate III is designed as an initial pathway into community services roles and as a base for progressing to higher-level study in social and community work. Preparing graduates for community support, welfare assistant, and care coordination roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in Gold Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310 |
Average Salary***
