ACWA Diploma of Community Services - International
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC52015
CRICOS Code:
089305C
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
104-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Jannali, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 17,850 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Monthly
Course Overview
This course is is specifically designed to give you the right skills and knowledge to work with people, and assist them in seeking solutions to a range of personal and social issues. Community Services Workers work in many aspects of people’s lives and may work with children and families, senior citizens, those living with disabilities, those suffering drug and alcohol dependency, those living with a mental illness and other areas within the community.
Course Structure
This course requires the completion of 16 units including 8 core units and 8 elective units.
- CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programmes
- 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
- CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour
- CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services
- CHCCDE012 Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
- CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status
- CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
- CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
- CHCCSL002 Apply Specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years or older |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Relevant to work in the community sector or have sufficient experience and knowledge of community work or service.
All students must undertake the following: Working with Children Check
Criminal Record Check |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Upper intermediate level of English (IELTS Score of 5.5 or equivalent) |
Career Opportunities
Assessor
Community Services Worker
Family Support Worker
Client Services Manager
Community Development Officer
Service Manager
Program Coordinator or Manager
Internship or Work Placements
This course requires work placement which will be organised by SGSCC. Work placement (unpaid) is a compulsory component of the course where you will be assessed in the workplace.
400 hours