CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services 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.
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72 weeks including holidays
(62 weeks of study and 10 weeks of holidays)
There are no entry requirements for this course, however students are required to undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and Pre -Training Review. This will assist to determine candidate’s suitability and relevance for the course and identification of any support required.
Working with Children Check required before undertaking Work Placement
National Police Check required before undertaking work placement
On successful completion of this qualification learners will have satisfied all requirements and components and will have the knowledge and skills required to progress through to CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or -related courses.
Victorian residents who undertake classroom-based or blended training may be eligible for Commonwealth and Victorian Government Funding(Skills First previously known as Victorian Training Guarantee). Use our easy Eligibility Checker to find out if you’re eligible for Victorian Government Funding. Funded places are limited, so be sure to make a timely application!
For more information, refer to the Course fee.
Check My EligibilityThis course has 16 units of competency:
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | Core |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies | Core |
| CHCDEV002 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services | Core |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety | Core |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Elective |
| CHCCSM007 | Undertake case management in a child protection framework | Elective |
| CHCDFV006 | Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence | Elective |
| CHCCSM004 | Coordinate complex case requirements | Elective |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management | Elective |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship | Elective |
| CHCAOD009 | Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans | Elective |
| CHCCSM006 | Provide case management supervision | Elective |