Diploma of Community Services
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC52021
CRICOS Code:
093815B
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
Monthly
Course Overview
CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services 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.
Course Structure
The following 16 units of competency must be completed to achieve this qualification:
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
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
- BSBRSK501 Manage risk
- BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness
- BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | A minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent is required.
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Pathway
- Cert III Ind Supp + Dip Com Ser
- Cert III Ind Supp + Cert IV Age Supp + Dip Com Ser
Career Opportunities
Potential career opportunities include:
- Community Care Manager
- Coordinator of Volunteer Work
- Team Leader
- Care Team Leader
- Family Services Coordinator
- Support Facilitator (Community Services)
- Community Housing Resources Worker
- Community Development Worker for Social Housing
- Community Recreation Coordinator
- Housing Manager
- Housing Assistant
- Assistant Community Worker
- Community Worker
- Aboriginal Housing Worker
- Community Services Coordinator
- Case Coordinator (Disability)
- Youth Housing Support Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Community Access Coordinator
- Pastoral Care Counsellor
- Aboriginal Neighbourhood House Coordinator
- Case Coordinator (Community Services)
- Welfare Support Worker
- Senior Youth Worker
- Community Housing Worker
- Community Work Coordinator
- Early Intervention Worker
- Community Program Coordinator
- Pastoral Care Worker
- Assistant Community Services Worker
Internship or Work Placements
To achieve this qualification, students must have completed at least 100 hours of unpaid work (vocational placement) as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.