Diploma of Community Services
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC52021
CRICOS Code:
112235E
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52 - 104 Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 8,800 - 18,110 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Monthly
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management.
Workers support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. They may also undertake case management and program coordination.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Course Structure
Twelve (12) core units and eight (8) elective units are required for the award of the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services.
Core Units
- CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
- CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management
- CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
- CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Elective Units
- CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
- BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
- CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services
- CHCDEV004 Confirm developmental status
- CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour
- CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
- CHCFAM003 Support people to improve relationships
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Academic Entry Requirements | Have completed an equivalent secondary schooling level of a Higher School Certificate (year 12 in Australian schools) or can demonstrate suitable work or life experience. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be 18 years of age or older. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
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Pathway
- Cert IV AS + Dip CS
Career Opportunities
Potential employment options are in a range of community services management roles.
Internship or Work Placements
Students will be required to complete 400 hours of field work placement in 2 blocks of 200 hours per placement. Students will be required to complete up to 8 theory-based units before commencing Field work placement 1 and again another term(s) of study before commencing Field Work Placement 2.