Diploma of Community Services
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC52021
CRICOS Code:
112548K
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
104-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fee:
AUD 16,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Weekly
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.
Course Structure
The following 20 units of competency are required to be awarded this qualification:
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
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour
- CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategy
- CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years old or over. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Completed Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Achieved an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent grading. |
Career Opportunities
Potential career opportunities include:
- Community Care Manager
- Care Team Leader
- Support Facilitator (Community Services)
Internship or Work Placements
The work placement will be organized, facilitated, and supervised by AGC with its industry partners. This course requires students to complete 280 hours of work placement.