Diploma of Community Services
Course Overview
Course Structure
Units of Competency
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in
Total number of units = 16
8 core units and 8 elective units
CORE UNITS:
Unit Code Unit Title
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
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
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
ELECTIVE UNITS:
Unit Code Unit Title
CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS004 Assess coexisting needs
CHCCDE011 Implement community development strategies
CHCAGE001 Support people to improve relationships
CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status
CHCFAM003 Support people to improve relationships
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
Successful completion of an English Placement Test
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5. |
Career Opportunities
Employment may include, but not limited to, 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, Disability Team Leader, Support Facilitator (Disability), Community Housing Worker, Community Work Coordinator, Early Intervention Worker, Community Program Coordinator, Pastoral Care Worker, Assistant Community Services Worker