Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)

Provider:

Institute of Science Management and Technology (ISMT)

Course Code:

CHC52015

CRICOS Code:

0101898

Qualification Level:

Diploma

Course Area:

Health and Medicine

Duration:

96-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

New South Wales (St Leonards)

Course Fee:

$18,000 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

Blended Delivery

Target:

International

Intake:

January, March, April, May, July, August, October, November

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Course Overview

The Community Sector and Development is one of the fastest growing industry areas in Australia. This is an industry where people from diverse cultural backgrounds are especially welcome. If you would like to work in a rewarding career to provide support to sustain and nurture the functioning of individuals, families and groups, to maximise their potentials and enhance community wellbeing then studying the Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) at ISMT College is the way to go.

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 CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services requires the completion of the following 16 Units (including 8 core and 8 electives).

Core units

CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of Sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs

Elective units

CHCCDE010 Develop and lead community engagement strategies to enhance participation
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCDIV001 Work with Diverse People
CHCDEV001 Confirm client development status
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCSM006 Provide case management supervision

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply	Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement. Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
Academic Entry Requirements	Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Age to Apply

Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.

Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.

Academic Entry Requirements

Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 with no band less that 5.5 or equivalent

Career Opportunities

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

Community services worker
Case manager
Family support worker
Client services manager
Community development officer
Service manager and/or program coordinator

Internship or Work Placement

This qualification requires that the learner complete a total of at least 400 hours of work placement in at least two community service organisations in Australia. This consists of a 200-hour placement in year one and a further 200-hour placement in year two.