Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)

Provider:
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 Fee:
AUD 10,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
January, April, July, October

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:

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

Elective Units:

  1. CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status
  2. CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
  3. CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements
  4. CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
  5. CHCCSM006 Provide case management supervision
  6. CHCADV001 Facilitate the interest and rights of clients
  7. CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services
  8. 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
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


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