Diploma of Community Services

Course Code: CHC52015

Number of units: 16

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2 - 52 weeks duration

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.

To achieve this qualification, students must have completed at least 100 hours of unpaid work (vocational placement) as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

Course Structure

8 core units 8 electives units

Core Subjects

CHCCCS007

Develop and implement service programs

CHCCOM003

Develop workplace communication strategies

CHCDEV002

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

CHCDIV003

Manage and promote diversity

CHCLEG003

Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCMGT005

Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

HLTWHS004

Manage work health and safety

Elective Subjects

Electives selection is a customised and fully tailored process, it will be dependent on each applicant’s background, experience and previous studies and/or training.

Occupation/Jobs Available

Community Care Manager,Coordinator of Volunteer Work,Team Leader,Care Team Leader,Family Services Coordinator,Support Facilitator (Community Services),Community Housing Resources Worker,Community Development Worker for Social Housing,Community Recreation Coordinator,Housing Manager,Housing Assistant,Assistant Community Worker,Community Worker,Aboriginal Housing Worker,Community Services Coordinator,Case Coordinator (Disability),Youth Housing Support Worker,Family Support Worker,Community Access Coordinator,Pastoral Care Counsellor,Aboriginal Neighbourhood House Coordinator,Case Coordinator (Community Services),Welfare Support Worker,Senior Youth Worker,Disability Team Leader,Support Facilitator (Disability),Community Housing Worker,Community Work Coordinator,Early Intervention Worker,Community Program Coordinator,Pastoral Care Worker,Assistant Community Services Worker

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