CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

Intake terms
Jan, April, July, October

Duration
78 weeks

Mode of Delivery
Blended, Face-to-Face, Online

Location
Camellia

Course Overview
Course Outcome
Course Delivery

CRICOS Code: 113839B

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 CHC52021 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- 78 weeks

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 20 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

January
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.

Entry Requirements

There is no formally prescribed course entry requirement for this qualification, however, the most common pathway into the program is after completion of CHC42021 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

Course Units

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

CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people 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

Elective Units

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

Work Placement

The students must complete at least 200 hours of work placement complete this component of the course.

Career Prospects

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

Course Fee

Fees

Tuition Fee: $16,800

Enrolment Fee: $300 (Non-refundable)

Study Material Fee: $1,500 per year

Total Fees: $18,600

For further information, please email us at info@stc.edu.au

Education Pathways

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

What Do I Need For Class?

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).

USI Number

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

Campus Facility

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.