CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
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.
This qualification requires the completion of at least 200 hours* of work within a community service workplace.
Please note that the (200) hours of work is related to two (2) of the core units of competency. Within those hours you will need to be able to;
– develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management for three (3) people for at least (100) hours AND
– provide community services to at least three (3) people based on social and cultural considerations for at least (100) hours.
** Note: these hours cannot be completed concurrently. Please ensure you have the ability to meet these requirements prior to enrolment.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This qualification provides pathways to work in the Community Services sector in a broad range of roles including; Community Services Coordinator or Manager, Community Case Coordinator or Manager, Welfare Support Worker, Community Services Worker.
COURSE FEES
- Full Course Cost - $9,000
- New Entrant Traineeship - $0 (NSW Only)
- NSW Smart and Skilled (NSW Only) - $0 – 4,970* (Eligibility Criteria Apply)
*This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Payment Plans are available
To gain course entry you must;
- Be over 18 years of age
- Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Have the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) skills at a minimum of an ACSF Level 4, sufficient to allow you to interpret and analyse documents, prepare written reports and communicate effectively with clients and relevant networks
- Be employed in a community services organisation in a role that involves direct contact with clients e.g, Case Management Coordinator or Manager, Community Services Coordinator or Manager, Program or Service Coordinator or Manager, Welfare Support Worker, Mental Health Case Manager, House Manager/Leader, and have the support of the workplace supervisor or employer to participate in this training
- Have access to a computer/laptop/iPad/Tablet with reliable internet and email access, and a camera and microphone to interact in the virtual classroom environment
- Have the Digital Literacy Skills required to complete assessment work online
