CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
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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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
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 clients 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 |
Electives
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| BSBPEF401 | Manage personal health and wellbeing |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| BSBTWK503 | Manage meetings |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- seeking to pursue or further a career in community services
- seeking to enter a new industry sector
- seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications
Community Service Worker
Program Coordinator
Community Care Manger
Care Team Leader
Coordinator of Volunteer Work
Family Service Coordinator
Team Leader
Support Facilitator
International students must:
- 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.
- Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (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
- successful completion of an English Placement Test.
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Duration: 104 weeks, including 80 study weeks and 24 weeks of holidays.
14 hours of classroom training per week and structured self-study of 6 hours per week.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue the career by upgrading their qualification in any of the areas as Counsellor, Mental Health support worker, and further enhance career in Health care Ageing and Disability sector.
Course Guides
- Qualification Name
- Diploma of Community Services
- National Code
- CHC52021
- CRICOS Course Code
- 114467F
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