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.
| Campus Location | Sydney | Canberra |
| Applicant | Domestic | International |
| Course Duration | 101 weeks, including 80 study weeks and 21 weeks of study break. |
| CRICOS Course Code | 114660E |
This course is targeted at international students who are:
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in community services roles that focus on the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities. Further education pathways may include the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or higher education qualifications in community services management.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose
Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in a range of positions as indicated
This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based
setting, as well as through structured self-study. All
classroom-based training will take place at the Australian
National Education.
The timetable for this course will be
advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
You are required to attend classes for 14 hours per week, as well
as complete 6 hours of structured self-study per week for 40 study
weeks (4 terms of 10 weeks each). Holiday breaks are as indicated
in your timetable.
Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities
with a focus on creating a real-life workplace.
In addition to classroom based learning and structured self-study,
you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of
additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading
and research for assessments
| Requirement | CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services requires the successful completion of 12 core units | Core Subjects | Title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs-Core |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs-Core |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations-Core |
| CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management-Core |
| CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services-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 |
| Requirement | CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services requires the successful completion of 8 elective units | Elective Subjects | Title |
|---|---|
| CHCCSM009 | Facilitate goal-directed planning-Group A elective |
| CHCCSM010 | Implement case management practice-Group A elective |
| CHCCSM012 | Coordinate complex case requirements-Group A elective |
| CHCCSM014 | Provide case management supervision-Group A elective |
| CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling skills-Group E elective (ACWA requirement) |
| CHCDIS017 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion-Group E elective |
| CHCDIS019 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs-Group E elective |
| BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace-Imported elective |
This qualification will be delivered over 101 weeks, including 80 study weeks and 21 weeks of study break.
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important. Please read the Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
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Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
The costs for this course are as follows:
May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website at www.ane.edu.au
CHC52021-Diploma of Community Services
03859B
2024
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including:
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