Australian City International College

Overview

Course Code :

CHC52021

CRICOS Code :

116493K

Study Mode:

14 Hours Face to Face and 6 Hours Online

Study Duration:

104 weeks (80 Academic weeks + 24 Weeks Holidays)

Fees Information:

Tuition Fees: AUD 24,000

Enrollment Fee: AUD 250

Material Fee: AUD 1000

Total Cost AUD 25,250

Delivery Location:

Level 2, 17-21 Macquarie St Parramatta NSW 2150, 25 Cavenagh St, Darwin City, NT, 0800

Overview

This CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.

Overview

This CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.

Course Outcome

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.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC52021

Licensing/Regulatory Information

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

Requirement

Australian City International College has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English speaking country; or
- Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0

Assessment Method

Assessments may include short written knowledge tests, discussions and oral communication demonstrations, case study exercises, written reports, web-based research and reports, final projects, and final written exams. To perform at your best, you will probably need to work on the assessments outside of class time.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students who have completed relevant studies or have some of the competencies in the course may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Application for RPL can be made with the initial application or can be made within two weeks of the course commencement using the RPL Application Form and by providing supporting documents. Please note that RPL cannot result in an international student having less than a full-time load of study (20 hours per week) but can reduce the overall duration of the course and fees. See our Student Handbook for more information.

Credit

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees, as well as the duration of the course.

This process is outlined in Australian City International College Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.

Pathways

Academic

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or higher education qualification in community services.

Employment

Potential employment options are in a range of community services management roles.

Pathways

Education Pathway:

Students who complete this course may wish to further their study into the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or Bachelors in relevant field

Career Pathway:

Possible job roles relevant to this qualification may include:

Community services worker
Case manager
Family support worker
Client services manager
Community development officer
Service manager and/or program coordinator

Vocational Placement

All students enrolled in this course must undertake 200 hours of work placement.

Units of competency

CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs	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
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs	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
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships	Elective
CHCCSL002	Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills	Elective
CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues	Elective
CHCDEV004	Confirm developmental status	Elective
CHCDIV003	Manage and promote diversity	Elective
CHCCOM003	Develop workplace communication strategies	Elective
CHCADV002	Provide advocacy and representation services	Elective
CHCCDE027	Implement community development strategies	Elective

CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

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Overview

Overview

Course Outcome

Requirement

Assessment Method

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Credit

Pathways

Pathways

Vocational Placement

Units of competency