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CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services

Intake terms
Jan, April, July, October

Duration
78 weeks

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face

Location
Camellia

CRICOS Code: 118808B

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 CHC52025 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

 

Important Note: Completion of this course is not guaranteed and is subject to students successfully meeting all training, assessment, attendance, work placement (where applicable), and course requirements. Students who do not complete all requirements may be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for successfully completed units of competency. Employment, licensing, registration, or specific career outcomes are not guaranteed upon course completion.

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
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 6 or above (or equivalent)
  • Undertake and successfully complete Signature Training College Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment
  • Be able to satisfactorily participate in pre-enrolment interview
  • Complete a pre-enrolment assessment and interview
  • Meet course-specific requirements (e.g. police checks, Working With Children Check, vaccinations, physical capability where applicable)
  • Meet work placement requirements, if applicable
  • Satisfy the Genuine Student (GS) requirement
  • Hold a valid student visa and maintain OSHC
Core Units
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCSM017 Facilitate and review case management
CHCDEV005 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
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity

Accreditation

Signature Training College is registered with and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and is authorised to deliver Nationally Recognised Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.
    

Note: Completion of this course is not guaranteed and is subject to students successfully meeting all training, assessment, attendance, work placement (where applicable), and course requirements. Students who do not complete all requirements may be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for successfully completed units of competency.

 

The students must complete at least 100 hours of work placement complete this component of the course.
 
  • 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

 

Note: Employment and specific career outcomes are not guaranteed and may vary based on individual circumstances and industry conditions.

Fees
Tuition Fee: $15,300
Enrolment Fee: $300 (Non-refundable)
Material Fee: $1,500 
Total Fees: $17,100
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
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