Diploma of Community Services

Provider:
Course Code:
CHC52015
CRICOS Code:
092680J
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 8,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Four times a year

Course Overview

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.

Course Structure

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

  • 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

8 ELECTIVE UNITS

  • CHCCDE003 Work with in a community development framework
  • CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status
  • CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
  • CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
  • CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services
  • CHCCDE011 Implement community development strategies
  • CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
  • CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply
Be at least 18 years of age.
Academic Entry Requirements
Have completed study of Year 12 or equivalent.
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)
Proof of English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

Pathway

  • COMMUNITY SERVICES & AGED CARE PACKAGE 1
  • COMMUNITY SERVICES & AGED CARE PACKAGE 2

Career Opportunities

Aged care team leader

Home care support worker

Community care worker

Aged care worker

Home care planner

Direct care worker

Internship or Work Placements

Work Placement: 100 hours 

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