CHC52021 DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
February 19, 2024 2024-02-20 11:53COURSE NAME: DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
CRICOS CODE: 113680J
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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Entry Requirements
International students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (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. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5
Course Duration
Course Structure
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
|
CHCCCS004 |
Assess co-existing needs |
Core |
|
CHCCCS007 |
Develop and implement service programs |
Core |
|
CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
Core |
|
CHCCSM013 |
Facilitate and review case management |
Core |
|
CHCDEV005 |
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services |
Core |
|
CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
Core |
|
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
Core |
|
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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 |
|
HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
Core |
|
Elective Units |
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|
CHCCSL002 |
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
Elective |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety | Elective |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity | Elective |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies | Elective |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Elective |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | Elective |
| CHCADV002 | Provide advocacy and representation services | Elective |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | Elective |
Duration
104 Weeks
