Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
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Advanced Diploma of
Community Sector Management
CRICOS 090595M
This qualification reflects the role of workers who are middle managers or managers across a range of community sector organisations. These people work independently and report to executive management, directors or boards of management. They undertake a range of functions requiring the application of knowledge and skills to achieve results in line with the organisation’s goals and strategic directions.
At this level, workers have responsibility for planning and monitoring service delivery, recruitment and performance management of other paid or unpaid workers, managing risk and contributing to continuous improvement within the scope of their specific role.
This may include management of a specific programs or project, or broader management of a community-based organisation, early childhood education service, not-for-profit organisation or community centre.
DURATION
66 weeks – Full Time
including work placement
MODE OF STUDY
On Campus
WORK PLACEMENT
200 Hours
VET STUDENT LOANS
Unavailable
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TUITION FEES
INTAKE DATES
CENSUS DATES
Entry Requirements
pathways & Employment
UNITS OF STUDY
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at
Advanced Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
- Applicants must be aged 18 or above
- Applicants must show adequate evidence of competency in communication skills in their pre-enrolment LLN testing.
- Completion of Diploma of Nursing, Diploma of Community Services, Diploma of Counselling, Diploma of Early Childhood, Diploma of Project Management or Diploma of Mental Health before commencing this Advanced Diploma program, OR
- Current work experience in a related industry supported by evidence of employment and position description
- Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
- 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
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
- A National Police Check (NPC)
- 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
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at
Advanced Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
- Applicants must be aged 18 or above
- 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 more information on student visa assessment levels, refer to the Department of Home Affairs https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
- Completion of Diploma of Nursing, Diploma of Community Services, Diploma of Counselling, Diploma of Early Childhood, Diploma of Project Management or Diploma of Mental Health before commencing this Advanced Diploma program, OR
- Current work experience in a related industry supported by
evidence of employment and position description - Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
- Moderate level of computer literacy required
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
- A National Police Check (NPC)
- 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
Further study pathways
After achieving the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management the student may undertake further study in a relevant Bachelor Degrees including:
- Bachelor of Human and Community Services
- Bachelor of Social Science
- Bachelor of Community Welfare
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this course will have employment opportunities in a range of community sector organisations e.g. aged care, early childhood services, disability services. Roles may include:
Centre manager
Community Care Manager
Community Services Manager
Program Area Manager
Manager
Coordinator
Core Units
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
BSBFIM601 Manage finances
BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change
BSBMGT608 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBRSK501 Manage risk
Elective Units
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
CHCPRP004 Promote and present the service