CHC52021

Diploma of

COMMUNITY SERVICES

CRICOS 114350H

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.

DURATION

104 weeks – Full Time 

including work placement

MODE OF STUDY

On Campus

WORK PLACEMENT

400 Hours

STATE SUBSIDIES

Domestic Students

Available 

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VET STUDENT LOANS

Available 

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INTAKE DATES

CENSUS DATES

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

  •  Candidates must be aged 18 or above
  •  Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study or mature aged entry 
  • Participate in a Pre-training Review (PTR)
  • Undertake a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine suitability for admission and identify support needs
  • Moderate level of computer literacy required
  • A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
  • Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine

Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:

  • A National Police Check (NPC)
  • An NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
  • A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
  • Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
  • Hold or undertake (SA ONLY):
    • Disability services employment screening
    • Vulnerable person-related employment screening
    • Aged care sector employment screening
Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria, this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago and will show offences that state they are “without conviction”. 

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

  •  Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study
  •  Minimum English level of IELTS 6.0* or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test. For information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Home Affairs https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
  • Applicants must be aged 18 or above
  • Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
  • A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
  • Moderate level of computer literacy required

Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:

  • A National Police Check (NPC)
  • An NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
  • A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
  • Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
  • Hold or undertake (SA ONLY):
    • Disability services employment screening
    • Vulnerable person-related employment screening
    • Aged care sector employment screening
  • *Applicable from 19/01/2024, all applicants who have received an offer or CoE prior to this date are accepted with the previous entry requirements.
Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria, this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago and will show offences that state they are “without conviction”. 

Further study pathways

After achieving this Diploma course, students may continue their studies by enrolling in:

CHC62015  Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

Employment Opportunities

The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this qualification:

Community services case worker
Welfare support worker
Community services case manager

Core Units

CHCLEG003    Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCDIV001    Work with diverse people

CHCDIV002    Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCDEV005   Analyse impact of sociological factors on clients in community work and services

CHCCCS004    Assess-existing needs

CHCPRP003    Reflect on and improve own professional development practice

CHCCCS038    Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

CHCDFV001  
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

CHCMGT005
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes

CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs

CHCCSM013
Facilitate and review case management

CHCCCS019

Recognise and respond to crisis situations

Elective Units

HLTWHS003    Maintain work health and safety

CHCDEV004    Confirm client developmental status

CHCCSL001    Establish and confirm the counselling relationship

CHCCCS033    Identify and report abuse

CHCADV002    Provide advocacy and representation services

CHCCCS003  
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

CHCAOD004    Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs Issue

CHCCDE027    Implement community development strategies