Diploma of Community Services
CHC52021
Diploma of Community Services
Career opportunities
This course provides an industry-recognised qualification with multiple career opportunities such as:
About the qualification
The Diploma of Community Services is Australia’s latest community services training course. It is suited for those who want to develop their career in the community services sector by gaining the latest nationally accredited qualification for case managers and community workers.
This particular community services course will give essential skills and knowledge to work in a range of community organisations, with a wide range of people. These could include children and young people, families, older people, clients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and many more.
Course overview
Duration
24 months
location
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Next intake
Now
Delivery
This qualification is delivered using a blended learning format that includes online, e-learning and hard copy materials. Recognition of Prior Leaning and Credit Transfer are available as well.
Learners can enrol in one or more units as a skill set as required for their personal development, workplace requirements or compliance.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To undertake study in the course it is imperative that participants are actively employed in Community Services or Health Industries.
Fees and
funding assistance
$6,200
Course requirements
Course code
CHC52021
What you’ll study
12
Core units
8
Elective units
20
Total number of units
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
CORE UNITS FOR CHC52021 DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needs
W
CHCCCS007
Develop and implement service programs
W
CHCCCS019
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
W
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
W
HLTWHS003
Maintain work health and safety
W
CHCDFV001
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
W
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
W
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
W
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
W
CHCMGT005
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
W
CHCCSM013
Facilitate and review case management
W
CHCDEV005
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
W
Elective units
Suggested by Sureway Skills Training
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
W
CHCADV002
Provide advocacy and representation services
W
CHCCCS009
Facilitate responsible behaviour
W
CHCCOM003
Develop workplace communication strategies
W
BSBPEF401
Manage personal health and wellbeing
W
CHCDIS017
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
W
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
W
CHCPRT025
Identify and report children and young people at risk
W
W
Work Experience required
