CHC52015 – 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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
This qualification includes 20 units of competency which comprises of 12 core and 8 elective units.
CORE UNITS
- CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
- HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety
- CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
- CHCCCS019 – Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- CHCCSM013 – Facilitate and review case management
- CHCCCS007 – Develop and implement service programs
- CHCDEV005 – Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
- CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
- CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCMGT005 – Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
ELECTIVE UNITS
- CHCDIS017 – Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS019 – Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
- CHCCSM009 – Facilitate goal directed planning
- CHCCSM012 – Coordinate complex case requirements
- CHCCSM014 – Provide case management supervision
- CHCCCS033 – Identify and report abuse
- CHCCCS009 – Facilitate responsible behaviour
- CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
Study Commitment:
Students are required to complete a mimimium of 1 unit/month or as directed by your training plan. You will need to undertake a pre-determined number of hours of training per month to complete both the theory and practical elements of the qualification.
Duration:
24 months (or as directed in your training plan).
Some possible outcomes from this program could include:
- Child Welfare Officer
- Social Housing Coordinator
- Community Development Manager
- Residential Carer (Child Protection)
- Community Services Case Manager
Delivery Method:
Training is a blended mode including a mixed mode of face-to-face learning in virtual classrooms, self-directed online learning activities and student support sessions.
Assessment Methods
Written Assessments, Practical Assessments, Role Plays, Case Studies, Projects and Workpace Observations.
Requirements:
- 17 years+
- Completion of Language, Literacy & Numeracy test & Digital Literacy questionnaire (see over)
- Year 10 or equivalet or completed a Certificate II or higher level qualification
USI Number:
Valid USI number is required. Ask us if you require any assistance in creating it on your behalf or go to https://www.usi.gov.au
Other requirements (to work in Disability or Aged Care)
- Valid and current email address
- NDIS Check National Police Check
- Working with Children Check or
- Working with Vulnerable People Check
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