CRICOS Course Code: 116258K

Duration: 52 weeks (inclusive of holidays)

Campuses: Brisbane | Hobart | Cairns | Adelaide

Study mode: Face to face

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.

At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management.

Workers support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. They may also undertake case management and program coordination.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

Entry Requirements

Students entering CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services must meet the following academic and English entry requirements:

Academic

• A candidate must be a minimum age of 18 year & above AND
• Completed the equivalent of Australian Year 11/12 or Certificate II or higher

English requirements

International students applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:

IELTS:

A minimum IELTS (General/Academic) test score of 6.0 or equivalent & up to 10 weeks of ELICOS course to be undertaken for every 0.5 level of IELTS requirement, before the commencement of the main VET course

Results older than two (2) years are not acceptable   OR

PTE:

A minimum PTE (Academic) test score of 52 or equivalent & up to 10 weeks of ELICOS course to be undertaken, before the commencement of the main VET course

Results older than two (2) years are not acceptable.

Career Opportunities

Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include:

• Community Care Manager
• Care Team Leader
• Support Facilitator (Community Services)
• Case Management
• Case Coordinator (Community Services)
• Team Leader
• Family services Coordinator
• Social Housing Workers
• Community Services Coordinator

Course Structure

Students will need to complete the following 16 Units of Competency and Work Placement to achieve this qualification.

Core Unit:

• CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
• CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
• CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
• CHCCSM013 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:

• CHCCSM014 Provide case management supervision
• CHCCSM009 Facilitate goal-directed planning
• CHCCSM010 Implement case management practice
• CHCCSM015 Undertake case management in a child protection framework
• CHCCSM016 Undertake advanced assessments
• CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
• CHCCSM012 Coordinate complex case requirements
• CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs

Study Option: On Campus and Work Placement | Blended

Course tuition fees: Please contact Frontier Education for the current course fees.

Delivery Locations: Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide & Hobart

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