Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
Course Overview
This Qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, coordinating and/or delivering of person – centered service 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
There are sixteen (16) units of competency in this course:
Core Units
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
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
Elective Units
CHCDEV001 Confirm Client development status
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCDE011 Implement community development strategies
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCSM006 Provide case management supervision
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | 18 years at the commencement of the course. Australian Police Clearance Check required. Have a reasonable level of physical fitness to practice manual handing. |
| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International Students are required to have IELTS 5.5 level or higher with no band less than 5.0; OR
An Upper Intermediate level certificate from ELICOS; OR
Completed at least 6 months of study in an Australian educational institution. |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services can lead to a range of career opportunities that are both challenging and rewarding including:
Nursing Support Worker
Personal Care Assistant
Community Care Worker
Accommodation Support Worker
These are just some of the endless career opportunities presented by this course!