Diploma of Community Services
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person- centred services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Course Structure
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. There are 16 units of competency in total, which include 8 core units and 8 elective units.
8 CORE UNITS
- CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
- CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
- CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
- CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
8 ELECTIVE UNITS
- CHCCDE003 Work with in a community development framework
- CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status
- CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
- CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
- CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services
- CHCCDE011 Implement community development strategies
- CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Be at least 18 years of age. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Have completed study of Year 12 or equivalent. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Proof of English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
Pathway
- COMMUNITY SERVICES & AGED CARE PACKAGE 1
- COMMUNITY SERVICES & AGED CARE PACKAGE 2
Career Opportunities
Aged care team leader
Home care support worker
Community care worker
Aged care worker
Home care planner
Direct care worker
Internship or Work Placement
Work Placement: 100 hours