CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
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Program Information
Program Level
Diploma
CRICOS Code
118732F
Duration
104 Weeks
Delivered Location
Sydney Campus
Tuition Fee
$ 1,20,000/Year
Language
English
CRICOS Code
118732F
Course Code
CHC52025
Application Dates
Summer: Aug – Jul
Autumn: Nov – Dec
Program 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.
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At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management.
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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.
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To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 400 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Course Detail
Qualification Code & Name
CHC52025 – Diploma of Community Services
Qualification Duration
104 Weeks (8 Terms of 10 Weeks)
| Term | Unit Code | Unit Name | Core / Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core | |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Elective | |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | Elective | |
| Term Break (3 Weeks) | |||
| Term 2 | HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | Core |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Core | |
| CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services | Core | |
| CHCCSM012 | Coordinate complex case requirements | Elective | |
| Term Break (3 Weeks) | |||
| Term 3 | CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Core |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | Core | |
| CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills | Elective | |
| Term Break (3 Weeks) | |||
| Term 4 | CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | Elective |
| CHC52021 | Facilitate and review case management | Core | |
| CHCCSM009 | Facilitate goal-directed planning | Elective | |
| Term Break (3 Weeks) | |||
| Term 5 | CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | Core |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | Core | |
| CHCCSM010 | Implement Case management practices | Elective | |
| Term Break (3 Weeks) | |||
| Term 6 | CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | Core |
| CHCCSM016 | Undertake advanced assessments | Elective | |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core | |
| Term Break (3 Weeks) | |||
| Term 7 | - | Work Placement | - |
| Term Break (3 Weeks) | |||
| Term 8 | - | Work Placement | - |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice (continued after work placement) | Core | |
| Term Break (3 Weeks) | |||
Important Information
- Note that the sequence of unit delivery may vary. A timetable with your allocated units for each term will be provided at the beginning of the term.
- To successfully complete the qualification, a total of 20 units must be completed including 12 Core units and 8 Elective units as listed above.
- Course requirements: Completion of 400 hours of Work Placement over a 19-week period in an approved Service Centre.
Further Study & Career Pathways
Potential employment options are in a range of community services management roles.
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Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or higher education qualification in community services
Completing the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services can lead to various job opportunities in the community services sector. Some potential career paths include:
- Community Services Worker
- Case Manager
- Child, Youth and Family Worker
- Support Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
- Intake Officer
- Early Intervention Worker
- Community Program Coordinator
- Community Housing Resources Worker
Course Credit
Entry Requirements
Sydney Metro College has the following 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 (Academic) score of minimum 6.0 (or an equivalent test result, such as PTE or TOEFL, taken within the last two years). Â 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
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*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Â Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.
Delivery Mode
This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study.