Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)

Provider:

Job Training Institute

Course Code:

CHC50121

CRICOS Code:

109013A

Qualification Level:

Diploma

Course Area:

Health and Medicine

Duration:

56-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Course Fees:

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Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

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Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.

At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management.

Workers support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. They may also undertake case management and program coordination.

Course Structure

Successful completion of Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) requires the fulfilment of 20 units of study: 12 core and 8 elective units

Core units:

CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management
CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units:

CHCCSM009 Facilitate goal-directed planning
CHCCSM010 Implement case management practice
CHCCSM012 Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCSM014 Provide case management supervision
CHCCSM015 Undertake case management in a child protection framework
CHCCSM016 Undertake advanced assessments
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	To enrol in this course,applicants should submit: • Completed and signed ‘Application for Enrolment Form’; • Certified transcripts of academic records including last two years of schooling; • Certified evidence of completing year 12. • Certified evidence of date of birth; • Letter(s) of recommendation from teacher(s) (if available); • Certified copy of passport details; • Unique Student Identifier (USI)- application for USI is done at the time of enrolment into the course. • Certified evidence English language proficiency Prior to admission, students are required to undertake a pre-training review which is used to determine the student’s level of language, literacy and numeracy as well as student’s suitability for the specific qualification as required to complete the course and whether the student requires additional support.
Academic Entry Requirements	Specific academic requirements To enter this course, the applicant should successfully meet any one of the following academic requirements: • Satisfactorily completed year 11 or 12 or equivalent level of studies with at least 65% average grade results or Without formal qualifications but who can provide evidence of work experience of at least one year in the early childhood sector with relevant skills and knowledge. No applicant will be refused entry based on gender, age (except for the case of students under the age of 18 years), marital status, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic background or religious beliefs. Job Training Institute is an equal opportunity employer and training organisation, and actively implements non- discriminatory policies in all its operations.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course,applicants should submit:

• Completed and signed ‘Application for Enrolment Form’;

• Certified transcripts of academic records including last two years of schooling;

• Certified evidence of completing year 12.

• Certified evidence of date of birth;

• Letter(s) of recommendation from teacher(s) (if available);

• Certified copy of passport details;

• Unique Student Identifier (USI)- application for USI is done at the time of enrolment into the course.

• Certified evidence English language proficiency

Prior to admission, students are required to undertake a pre-training review which is used to determine the student’s level of language, literacy and numeracy as well as student’s suitability for the specific qualification as required to complete the course and whether the student requires additional support.

Academic Entry Requirements

Specific academic requirements

To enter this course, the applicant should successfully meet any one of the following academic requirements:

• Satisfactorily completed year 11 or 12 or equivalent level of studies with at least 65% average grade results or

Without formal qualifications but who can provide evidence of work experience of at least one year in the early childhood sector with relevant skills and knowledge.

No applicant will be refused entry based on gender, age (except for the case of students under the age of 18 years), marital status, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic background or religious beliefs. Job Training Institute is an equal opportunity employer and training organisation, and actively implements non- discriminatory policies in all its operations.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	English language requirements International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require: • Either a minimum IELTS (academic or general version) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into this VET course. Results older than two years are not acceptable. OR • 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 • Evidence that, within two years of the application date, they have successfully completed in Australia 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. OR • For students from levels 1 and 2 countries , successful completion of JTI’s Language and Numeracy Test . Please Note: JTI will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests - TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE).

Language Requirement

IELTS Score (Minimum)

English language requirements

International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:

• Either a minimum IELTS (academic or general version) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into this VET course.

Results older than two years are not acceptable.

• 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

• Evidence that, within two years of the application date, they have successfully completed in Australia 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.

• For students from levels 1 and 2 countries , successful completion of JTI’s Language and Numeracy Test .

Please Note: JTI will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests - TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE).

Career Opportunities

Senior Youth Worker
Aboriginal Housing Worker
Community Development Worker for Social Housing
Assistant Community Services Worker
Community Work Coordinator
Support Facilitator (Disability)
Support Facilitator (Community Services)
Community Housing Worker
Assistant Community Worker

Internship or Work Placements

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.