Our CHC52021 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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Minimum of 200 hours that we can help you organise (working hours can be logged as placement hours for workplace students)
Please contact the administration team for more information.
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.
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to undertake job roles such as:
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 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.
| Qualification Code and Name | Units | Estimated Duration | Administration Charges (Non Refundable) | Skills First Tuition Fee | *Skills First Concession Tuition Fee | Fee For Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services | 20 | 18 months | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5000.00 |
This qualification is funded (under Skills First Program) for eligible candidates only for Traineeship.
*Concession fee is applicable to eligible students only, as per the latest Skills First Fee Guidelines. Contact AET to check fee concession eligibility.
Please be aware that if your course is being subsidised by the Victorian Government under the Skills First program that enrolling in the above course may affect your future training options and eligibility for further government subsidised training under the Skills First program.
For more information on government subsidised training use the following link: https://www.vic.gov.au/how-check-your-eligibility
The tuition fees are indicative and may be varied subject to individual circumstances on enrolment.
This course has 20 units of competency:
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/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 |
| CHCCSM012 | Coordinate complex case requirements | Elective |
| CHCCSM009 | Facilitate goal-directed planning | Elective |
| CHCCSM014 | Provide case management supervision | Elective |
| CHCCSM015 | Undertake case management in a child protection framework | Elective |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Elective |
| CHCADV002 | Provide advocacy and representation services | Elective |
| CHCAOD009 | Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans | Elective |
| CHCDFV006 | Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence | Elective |
