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Community Servies
Diploma of Community Servies
Diploma of Community Servies

Diploma of Community Servies

  • ID:SCEI610003
  • Level:2-Year Higher/Advanced Diploma
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (AUD)

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  •  Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study
  • Applicants must also be aged 18 or above

English Requirements

  • Minimum English level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test. For information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Home Affairs (https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/)

Other Requirements

  • Police Check
  • Child-related and/or disability services and/or aged care services and/or vulnerably person related screening

 

 

Course Information

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.

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Core Units

CHCCOM003

Develop workplace communication strategies

CHCCOM003

Manage legal and ethical compliance

HLTWHS004

Manage work health and safety

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve on professional practice

CHCDIV002

Analyse impact of sociological factors on clients in community work and services

CHCMGT005

Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes

CHCCCS007

Develop and implement service programs

CHCDIV003

Manage and promote diversity

Elective Units

CHCCSL001 

Establish and confirm the counselling relationship

CHCCCS004

Assess existing needs

CHCDEV001 

Confirm client developmental status

CHCCSM005

Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management

CHCCDE011

Implement community development strategies

CHCCDE009 

Develop and support community leaderships

CHCCCS019 

Recognise and respond to crisis situations

CHCADV002

Provide advocacy and representation services

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

After achieving this Diploma course, students may continue their studies by enrolling in:

  • CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this qualification:

  • Community services case worker
  • Welfare support worker
  • Community services case manager

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance: 530AUD/year

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