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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, you must complete at least 200 hours of work placement.
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Quick Course Details
Course Code: CHC52021
Course Title: Diploma of Community Services
Course Duration: 18 Months Self-Paced
Nationally Recognised: Yes! – View on YourCareer website
Course Structure: This course is made up of 20 units in total, including 12 core units and 8 elective units
Course Delivery: Online. To achieve this qualification, the learner must complete a minimum of 200 hours of work placement with a community services provider in Australia.
Awarded By: Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Qualification Status: Current
Total Upfront Cost $1499
Payment Plan $2200 (weekly payments of $50)
To complete this qualification, you will need access to:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
While there are no entry requirements for this qualification, ACCSC requires that learners:
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets all requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the checklist.
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
- and have one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
Course Units
This course requires 12 Core Units and 8 Elective Units.
Core Units
- CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
- CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management
- CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
- CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Elective Units
- CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
- CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
- CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
- CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
- CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
- CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy service
- CHCAOD004 Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
Work Placement
Learners must undertake 200 hours of work placement to complete this qualification. Learners will need to organise their own placement at a site that meets all requirements of the Workplace Resources Checklist.
Online Study Mode
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
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.
Career Outcomes
Learners undertaking this course can apply it to many potential career outcomes, including:
- Senior Youth Worker
- Aboriginal Housing Worker
- Community Development Worker for Social Housing
- Assistant Community Services Worker
- Community Work Coordinator
- Support Facilitator (Disability)
- Support Facilitator (Community Services)
- Community Housing Worker
- Assistant Community Worker
- Coordinator of Volunteer Work
- Team Leader
- Family Support Worker
- Disability Team Leader
- Early Intervention Worker
- Community Care Manager
- Care Team Leader
- Community Access Coordinator
- Pastoral Care Counsellor
- Youth Housing Support Worker
- Housing Manager
- Welfare Support Worker
- Case Coordinator (Disability)
- Housing Assistant
- Community Recreation Coordinator
- Community Housing Resources Worker
- Family Services Coordinator
- Pastoral Care Worker
- Community Worker
- Community Services Coordinator
- Case Coordinator (Community Services)
- Aboriginal Neighbourhood House Coordinator
- Community Program Coordinator
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). For more information on the AQF or about CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services, go to www.yourcareer.gov.au.
Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
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