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CHC62015

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.

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DURATION

66 weeks – Full Time 

including work placement

MODE OF STUDY

On Campus

WORK PLACEMENT

200 Hours

STATE SUBSIDIES

Domestic Students

Available 

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VET STUDENT LOANS

Unavailable 

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TUITION FEES

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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
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
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
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 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

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