CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
CRICOS Course Code: 118804F
Campus Locations
Melbourne Campus
L10/601 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Hobart Campus
212A Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Abbotsford Campus
395-397 Victoria St, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067
Broadmeadows Campus
61 Riggall St, Broadmeadows, Victoria 3047
Huonville Campus
101 Wilmot Road, HUONVILLE, Tasmania 7109
About us
This qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the managing, coordinating 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 within an established framework. They are responsible for planning, designing, implementing and evaluating programs and services. Workers may have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. This course is for those who want to work in the community services sector. You will learn how to provide quality support to people in the community and their families. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Who should apply for this course?
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- •Working in community services
- •Seeking to pursue a career in community services
- •Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- •Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
Completing the Diploma of Community Services course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are as a community services worker in community services, case management, program coordination or other community services work.
Further education pathways may include the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management and other Advanced Diploma qualifications in community services.
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes.
Course Map
The following units are included in this course and all are required to complete 10 core units and 7 elective units for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
UNITS
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies |
| CHCDEV002 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| 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 |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCADV005 | Provide systems advocacy services |
| CHCCDE022 | Promote community development |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
The timetable for this course will be provided to you on orientation, this is subject to change.
Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace.
For the self-study, you will be provided with a self-study guide which includes activities which you must complete and hand into your trainer and assessor each week.
In addition to classroom based learning and structured self-study, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.
The work placement component is a total of 100 hours which should be completed within the course duration. The work placement must be completed only with an approved provider. We may assist you to find a work placement or you can find your own. Your work placement will be discussed in detail with you once you start your course.
Please note that you will also need to complete a police check before going on placement and this will be at your own cost. Immunisations may also be required which will be checked with the work placement provider.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- •Written questions
- •Projects
- •Presentations
- •Reports
- •Role plays/observations
- •Portfolios/journal
- •Workplace hours log
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish.
As part of the entry requirements, you will participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. This will also include an LLN assessment and you must achieve ACSF 4 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.
How can I apply?
Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- •Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- •Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- •Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Academic requirement: Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant's home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification
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COURSE CREDIT
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.ausc.edu.au
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at [email protected]