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.
Nationally Recognised: Yes
Awarded by: Australian College of Community Services and Care
Qualification Status: Current
Course Structure: 16 units in total, including 8 core units and 8 elective units.
Work Placement: minimum of 100 hours in community centres, non-government organisations, after care support, and mental health support services
Free: Student membership with Certified Practising Counsellors Australia (CPCA)
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CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services is offered online. This nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the skills necessary to work in a range of contexts in the community services sector.
The CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services is used for learners looking to move into roles which specialise in case management in the community services sector. Learners will develop the skills to provide critical and direct support to individuals, groups, and communities.
Learners will develop the skills required to provide person-centred support within the service as a whole and supporting colleagues in the ongoing improvement of their work within a team.
To achieve this qualification, learners must complete at least 100 hours of Work Placement.
Students undertaking this course can apply it to many potential job outcomes, including:
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace. All assessments are marked with feedback provided within 10 working days!
ACCSC will provide the following resources
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) from Certificate III to Diploma level. For more information on the AQF or about CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services, go to www.myskills.gov.au.
ACCSC only provides courses that relate to the disability, ageing support and individual support, focusing on assisting those needing additional support in our community. Our trainers have extensive experience working in industry in hands on and management roles enabling them to transfer skills and knowledge. ACCSC’s one-on-one learner support system enables learners to have access to a trainer to support them through their studies as well as entering the workforce.
ACCSC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
CHC52015
Diploma of Community Services
18 months
Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
This course is made up of 16 units in total, including 8 core units and 8 elective units.
Depending on your long-term industry goals, there are many pathways from this qualification, including other qualifications including the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management (not currently offered by ACCSC).
Minimum age 18, Have or applied for a valid USI and, Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a visa allowing domestic study (no-CRICOS).
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All students will have the opportunity to have their prior learning assessed.
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You will also undertake a Work Placement (minimum of 100 hours in community centres, non-government organisations, after care support, and mental health support services)
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| 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 |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
| CHCCSL003 | Facilitate the counselling relationship and process |
| CHCADV005 | Provide systems advocacy services |
| CHCAOD004 | Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues |
To complete your CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services course you need access to:
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three years relevant industry experience.
Learners are required to obtain a National Police Clearance and other relevant requirements as per state or territory regulations and as specified by the individual organisation.
Expected Study Hours is 1780 hours, including 100 hours Work Placement.
Certified Practising Counsellors Australia supports students undertaking counselling studies. To show their support, they’re offering free memberships to their organisation for current counselling students. Get all the benefits of membership and get to know the industry you’re preparing to enter by joining today.
Please Note: Holders of Subclass 500 visas and visas that with an expiration date on or before the expected course completed date are ineligible to study with ACCSC. Any application to enrol by any holder of a Subclass 500 visa or a visa with a conflicting expiration date will not be accepted and subject to a $199 administration fee.
