Diploma of Community Services

Provider:

iLearn OZ

Course Code:

CHC52015

CRICOS Code:

105540K

Qualification Level:

Diploma

Course Area:

Health and Medicine

Duration:

104-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 24,000 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

Intake:

Semesterly

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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.

Course Structure

The following 16 units of competency are required to complete this course:

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
CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issue

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply	iLearn Oz will only enrol students who are over 18 years of age at commencement of their course.
Academic Entry Requirements	To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed an equivalent of Australian year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with minimum score of IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic), or equivalent. The test must have been taken no more than two years before you apply for iLearn Oz Courses.
English Language Requirements	Alternatively, students can provide an evidence that: They have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States; or Within two years of their application, they have successfully completed a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate III or higher level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework in Australia.

Language Requirement

IELTS Score (Minimum)

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with minimum score of IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic), or equivalent.

The test must have been taken no more than two years before you apply for iLearn Oz Courses.

English Language Requirements

Alternatively, students can provide an evidence that:

They have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States; or
Within two years of their application, they have successfully completed a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate III or higher level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework in Australia.

Career Opportunities

Your newly-developed skills will enable graduates to not only work independently, but take responsibility for the planning, facilitation and quality delivery of client-centric services – including:

Managing compliance for Legal and Ethical requirements
Client intervention strategy
Leadership in Service Delivery
Provision of Holistic and Personal care

Internship or Work Placements

Students will be required to complete 100 hours of work placement which they will complete during the term breaks at a time to suit themselves and the work placement provider. Each block will be 12.5 hours.

Work placement agreements will be signed with participating organisations and a facilities check will take place prior to the agreement being signed. Work placement providers will be provided information about clear expectations for the work placement. iLearn Oz will also ensure that agency supervisors are suitably qualified as documented in our Work placement guidelines.