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. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. There are 16 units of competency in total, which include 8 core units and 8 elective units.
8 CORE UNITS
8 ELECTIVE UNITS
Admission Requirements | |
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Minimum Age to Apply | Be at least 18 years of age. |
Academic Entry Requirements | Have completed study of Year 12 or equivalent. |
Language Requirement | |
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IELTS Score (Minimum) | Proof of English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
Aged care team leader
Home care support worker
Community care worker
Aged care worker
Home care planner
Direct care worker
Work Placement: 100 hours