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Intake terms
Jan, April, July, October
Duration
24 months
Mode of Delivery
Blended, Face-to-Face, Online
Location
Camellia
This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management, program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.
Upon successful completion of all units of competency for this qualification, the student will be awarded CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services .
This qualification will provide you a pathway to work as Community Care Manager, Care team leader, Family Services Coordinator, Support Facilitator (Community Service), Community Development Worker (Social Housing), Housing Manager, Family Support Worker, Welfare Support Worker, Senior Youth Worker and Intervention Worker
Blended | Face to Face | Online
Course duration- 24 months
Delivery Arrangement
Training delivery as determined by the Unit of Competency and the Trainer which includes:
- Role Play/Observation in Class
- Group Activities
- Written Examination in class under trainers’ supervision
- Case studies/Scenarios
- Research Assignments
- Workplace Assessments
as determined by the Unit of Competency
Training Calendar
It is planned that a student will complete all 16 units of competency within 78 weeks.
- delivered over 54 weeks of classroom-based training and assessment
- 24 weeks school break
- 20 hours of face-to-face study per week
Intake terms
Jan
April
July
October
Accreditation
Signature Training College is registered with and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and is authorised to deliver Nationally Recognized Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.
This qualification is currently being considered for accreditation by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA), the professional body for qualified community workers in Australia.
There is no formally prescribed course entry requirement for this qualification, however, the most common pathway into the program is after completion of CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services and more commonly will come from the existing workers.
Student should be 18 years of age or over
Completed year 12 (HSC or Equivalent)
Have sound communication skills:
Provide IELTS certificate showing a score of 5.5 or above (or equivalent)
Undertake and successfully complete Signature Training College Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment
Be able to satisfactorily participate in preenrolment interview
Core Units
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
Electives
CHCCSM009 Facilitate goal-directed planning
CHCCSM010 Implement case management practice
CHCCSM012 Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCSM014 Provide case management supervision
CHCCSM015 Undertake case management in a child protection framework
CHCCSM016 Undertake advanced assessments
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship (mandatory unit for ACWA accreditation)
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
There is a mandatory work placement requirement of 100 hours. Signature Training College has signed agreements in place with providers in the community sector.
Community Care Manager
Care team leader
Family Services Coordinator
Support Facilitator (Community Service)
Community Development Worker (Social Housing)
Housing Manager
Family Support Worker
Welfare Support Worker
Senior Youth Worker
Intervention Worker
Fees
Tuition Fee: $15,000
Enrolment Fee: $300 (Non-refundable)
Study Material Fee: $1,500 per year
Total Fees: $16,800
For further information, please email us at info@stc.edu.au
Education pathways after completing CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services may include:
CHC50313 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
CHC50513 Diploma of Youth Justice
CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
CHC52115 Diploma of Community Development
CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
Candidates must bring one form of original photo ID on the day of the course (passport, Australian Drivers License or RTA Proof of Age Card).
If you are a new enrolling student, undertaking Nationally recognized training, you will need a USI number to receive your Qualification/Statement of Attainment. If you do not have a USI you will not be able to receive a qualification. To create a USI account, go to the website: www.usi.gov.au
Signature Training College provides a creative and professional study environment with modern facilities. We have fully equipped simulation classrooms to support our learners. Our campus provides free Wi-Fi access and students can also enjoy complimentary coffee and tea during breaks after training sessions.
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Signature Training College students are provided with academic and non- academic support to adjust to study and life in Australia, to achieve their learning goals and to achieve satisfactory progress towards meeting the learning outcomes of their chosen course of study.
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