Diploma of Community Services
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC52015
CRICOS Code:
105949G
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
78-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
January, April, July, September
Course Overview
The Diploma of Community Service is designed to build your skills, knowledge and understanding to work as a professional community services worker. The community service may include areas such as, mental health, homelessness, family and domestic violence, child protection, employment support, and migrant services. This course will enhance your existing knowledge in direct service work and client support so that you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives and communities.
You will learn to develop and implement programs and services that meet various needs of individuals and families. You will be trained to take a holistic approach by developing practical knowledge of working with a diverse range of people, using a case management approach. You will also learn other valuable skills such as advocacy, counselling and group work.
On graduation, you will work in the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, coordinating and/or delivering of people-centered services to individuals, families and communities.
Course Structure
The Diploma of Community Services has the following 16 units of competency:
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
Elective Units
- 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
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Minimum Age to Apply | International students must be 18 years or older at course commencement.
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| Academic Entry Requirements | Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent or Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or relevant qualification.
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| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | To meet English language requirements an IELTS score of 5.5 or it's equivalent is required. |
| English Language Requirements | Students may also show English language proficiency through;
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Pathway
- CertIV Age Supp + Dip Com Ser
Career Opportunities
Potential career pathways include:
- Child protection
- Family services
- Youth and case work
- Juvenile justice
- Disability services
- Family violence
- Homelessness
- Community work
- Care coordination
- Case management
Internship or Work Placements
120 total hours of work placement.