Diploma of Community Services Superseded
Course Code: CHC52015 | CRICOS Code: 097136D

Delivery Mode

Blended

Duration

104 weeks

Course Description

 

Course Code:CHC52015

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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.

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 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirement

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Program Outline
QualificationCHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
Duration12 – 36-month enrolment period
Delivery optionsBlended/ Work-based
Suitable forNew and experienced workers
Work placement

Minimum of 200 hours of work placement in various community service organizations including but not limited to Community Centers, Aged Care Facilities, Disability Service Providers, Indigenous Community Organizations.

Career PathwaySenior Youth Worker, Aboriginal Housing Worker, Community Development Worker for Social Housing, Assistant Community Services Worker, Community Work Coordinator, Support Facilitator (Disability), Support Facilitator (Community Services), Community Housing Worker, Assistant Community Worker
LocationSydney/Central Coast
Units Of Competency

The CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services includes 20 units of competency: 8 core UOCs and 8 elective UOCs

Core units – 8
Unit codeUnit title
CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDEV002Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT005Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety
Elective Units – 8
Unit codeUnit title
CHCDIS017Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCADV002Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCMHS004Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCCSL002Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL001Establish and confirm the counselling relationship

** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.

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