CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Introduction

Serving the community is more than a job, and passionate, committed community services workers are more than employees. They are game changers.

Support local and wider community groups by offering leadership and management to design support services, advocate on behalf of those that need it and improve lives of individuals and their families.

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Community Services

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Overview

The Diploma of Community Services provides you with specialised skills and knowledge for managerial roles within the community and lead strategies to assists individuals in meeting their immediate needs.

Your training will have a focus on:

Developing communication strategies to build relationships
Managing workplace health and safety
Analysing sociological impacts on the community
Working effectively in trauma informed care
Supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Provide case management supervision

Graduates of this nationally accredited Diploma can move into roles where they provide a managerial role and develop strategical practices to support community needs.

Delivery mode

Remote learning and assessment (evening Zoom sessions)
Self-paced, online learning and assessment / project work
Part time – 59 weeks
100 hours of work placement must be completed in order to achieve the Diploma

Job roles

Occupational titles may include:

Case Manager
Family Support Worker
Social Welfare Supervisor
Community Liaison Supervisor

Assessment

Assessment may consist of:

written answers to questions
role plays
projects
holistic assessment

Evidence may be:

written
audio recordings
video recordings
observation
Zoom recording
interview
documents

Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course.

All students will engage in a language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) activity to evaluate potential support requirements.

Units

The Diploma of Community Services consists of 16 units:

8 core units
8 electives

Elective units will vary depending on consultation with industry and the topics students will wish to study.

Core units include:

CHCCOM003	Develop workplace communication strategies
HLTWHS004	Manage workplace health and safety
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCDEV002	Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDIV003	Manage and promote diversity
CHCMGT005	Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes

Fees

Fees vary due to government funding options available for some courses. Please contact us to confirm course fees.

Duration

Part-time – 59 weeks

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