CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
CRICOS Course Code: 114841M
Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
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
Delivery Mode: This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study, as well as through a work placement.
Duration: 104 weeks, including 88 study weeks and 16 weeks of holidays.
Study Load: 20 hours a week in the classroom and 4 hours of structured self-study 200 hours of work placement
About us
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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
Details: CHC52021
Who should apply for this course?
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in community services
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in community services management roles. Further education pathways may include the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or higher education qualification in community services.
Course Map
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes.
UNITS
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| BSBPEF401 | Manage personal health and wellbeing |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies |
| CHCLEG003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCAOD004 | Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| HLTAID014 | Provide Advanced First Aid |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
| CHCAOD008 | Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCAOD005 | Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
| CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management |
| CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services |
This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, as well as through structured self-study and workplace-based training.
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.
How can I apply?
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.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
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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 info@ausc.edu.au