Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)

Provider:

Empyrean Education Institute

Course Code:

CHC52021

CRICOS Code:

112475M

Qualification Level:

Diploma

Course Area:

Health and Medicine

Duration:

52-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 10,000 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

Intake:

January, April, July, October

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Course Overview

With a Diploma of Community Services you will gain skills and knowledge on legal and ethical compliance, society and diversity, personal and professional development, working with clients and peer case workers, community program development, policies and research. This may include areas of aged care, disability, mental health, youth services and child protection. Our industry-experienced trainers will guide you through real-life scenarios and case studies in order to provide you with the necessary knowledge, expectations and continuous improvement mind-set. At the end of the course students will be equipped with various skills, techniques as well as holistic approach which will enable them to navigate community services sector and keep up with its demands and currency.

Course Structure

The following 16 units of competency are required for this course:

Core Units:

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

Elective Units:

CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCSM006 Provide case management supervision
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interest and rights of clients
CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCCDE011 Implement community development strategies

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Direct entry to this course requires: Completion of the equivalent level Australian certificate/ qualification. or; Completion of year 10 high school or equivalent

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Direct entry to this course requires:

Completion of the equivalent level Australian certificate/ qualification. or;
Completion of year 10 high school or equivalent

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	English equivalence to 5.5 IELTS or similar.

Career Opportunities

Potential career outcomes include:

Social Housing Coordinator
Community Services Worker
Welfare Officer
Case Manager
Family Support Worker
Coordinator Youth Services
Team Leader / Supervisor

Internship or Work Placements

This course includes 200 hours of mandatory industry placement