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CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

DESCRIPTION

Our CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services 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.

Nationally Recognised

Yes

Practical Placement

Minimum of 200 hours that we can help you organise (working hours can be logged as placement hours for workplace students)

Delivery Mode

Location

Please contact the administration team for more information.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, however students are required to undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and Pre -Training Review. This will assist to determine candidate’s suitability and relevance for the course and identification of any support required.
Working with Children Check required before undertaking Work Placement.
National Police Check required before undertaking work placement.

Career Opportunities

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to undertake job roles such as:

Education Pathways

On successful completion of this qualification learners will have satisfied all requirements and components and will have the knowledge and skills required to progress through to CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or -related courses.

Funding Eligibility

Victorian residents who undertake training may be eligible for Commonwealth and Victorian Government Funding (Skills First previously known as Victorian Training Guarantee). Use our easy Eligibility Checker to find out if you’re eligible for Victorian Government Funding. Funded places are limited, so be sure to make a timely application.

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Course Fee & Funding

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

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Victorian Metropolitan Students
Victorian Regional Students
Victorian Metropolitan Concession Cardholder
Full Fee Students

Enrolment Fees: $0

Resource Fees: $0

Tuition Fees: $1,000 (payment plan available)

Total: $1,000

**(Eligibility Criteria Apply for Skills First Funding)

Students Receiving Government Funding

 $0 Cost

**(Eligibility Criteria Apply for Skills First Funding)

Enrolment Fees: $0

Resource Fees: $0

Tuition Fees: $200 (paid upfront)

Total: $200

**(Eligibility Criteria Apply for Skills First Funding)

Tuition Fees: $6,000
 (Payment Plan Available)

UNITS

This course has 20 units of competency:

Unit Code Unit Name Core/Elective
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 people 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
CHCCSM012 Coordinate complex case requirements Elective
CHCCSM009 Facilitate goal-directed planning Elective
CHCCSM014 Provide case management supervision Elective
CHCCSM015 Undertake case management in a child protection framework Elective
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships Elective
CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services Elective
CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans Elective
CHCDFV006 Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence Elective