Diploma of Community Services

Provider:

Australian Sovereign College (AUSC)

Course Code:

CHC52021

CRICOS Code:

105633E

Qualification Level:

Diploma

Course Area:

Health and Medicine

Duration:

52-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 17,000 - 20,000 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

Intake:

Monthly

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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.

Course Structure

The following 16 units are included in this course, and all are required to complete 8 core units and 8 elective units for the award of the qualification.

Core

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

Electives

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT003 Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status
CHCCDE011 Implement community development strategies
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12. Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. This will also include an LLN assessment and you must achieve ACSF 4 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.
Minimum Age to Apply	Be at least 18 years of age

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.

Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.

This will also include an LLN assessment and you must achieve ACSF 4 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.

Minimum Age to Apply

Be at least 18 years of age

Language Requirement
English Language Requirements	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: Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or Successful completion of an English Placement Test. Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

Language Requirement

English Language Requirements

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:

Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
Successful completion of an English Placement Test.

Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

Career Opportunities

Potential employment options are in community services management roles.

Internship or Work Placements

The work placement component is a total of 100 hours which should be completed within the course duration. The work placement must be completed only with an approved provider. We may assist you to find a work placement or you can find your own. Your work placement will be discussed in detail with you once you start your course.