CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services

This course is recommended for participants who have some general knowledge of the community services sector and wish to enter the sector of Community Services or further their skills or careers.

Participants may include:

  • People wanting to commence in a new industry sector
  • People who want to continue in to further study
  • People who are working or volunteering in the sector and are seeking a formal qualification.
  • People returning to the workforce

 

Course code CHC52015
Start date View Intake Dates
Delivery mode Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom ( Zoom), and Practical Placement.

***Please note that the assessment methods for this course include the Theory component and mandatory practical placement component of 120 hours. You must complete placement hours to be able to achieve the competency in the units and successfully complete the course.
Duration Domestic: 78 weeks
International: 78 weeks
Nationally Recognised Training

Entry Requirements

RTO requirements

Domestic students

Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound is written and spoken English skills. You will be required to complete a Language Literacy, Numeracy test paper as part of an enrolment interview.

  • Applicants are required to attend a Pre- Training Interview as part of the enrolment process
  • Training and assessments are conducted in English.
  • Applicants must possess sound is written and spoken English skills.
  • Applicants may be required to complete a Language, literacy, and numeracy test paper as part of a selection interview.
  • Obtain a valid Police Check (required for practical placement purposes) and Working with Children Check if required

Some assessment tasks are completed using a computer and the internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment.

Vet Student Loan Students

Please refer to the VSL information page for further eligibility requirements.

International Students

English requirements:

  • must have an IELTS score of 5.5 or
  • must have a TOEFL iBT score of 46 or
  • must have a PTE Academic score of 42 or
  • must have a Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 162 or
  • must have an OET score of B for each component

Must be 18 years or older

Completed Australian year 11 equivalent

Training Package

There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enroll in this course.

Duration

  • Domestic: 78 weeks (1.5 years) inclusive of placement and breaks (120 hours)
  • International:78 weeks (1.5 years) inclusive of placement and breaks (120 hours)

** Please note: duration in weeks may vary depending upon the number of contact days per week.

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Visit our funding and fees page for more information.

Pathways

Pathway from qualification

  • Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC53215)

Employment or occupational pathway

Participants are provided with advice on employment and training options during enrolment. This is developed from the Career Pathways in the Community Services Training package.

Certificate III represents a qualification that is based on technical applications involving competencies requiring theoretical knowledge applied in non-routine environment.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

  • Case coordinator
  • Case worker
  • Case manager
  • Client service assessor
  • Community services worker
  • Community worker
  • Coordinator
  • Group facilitator/coordinator
  • Program coordinator or manager
  • Welfare worker

Assessment Methods

ETEA uses a range of assessment methods which may include:

  • Written assessment (open book)
  • Projects
  • Case study
  • Observation

***Please note that the assessment methods for this course include the Theory component and mandatory practical placement component of 160 hours. You must complete placement hours to be able to achieve the competency in the units and successfully complete the course.

RPL/Credit Transfer

You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.

Click below for further details:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Credit Transfer

Course Intake Dates

Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.

If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.

Intake Dates For 2023
  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Offshore International Students  9th 24th 17th 9th
Domestic Students Please Call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates

VET STUDENT LOAN STUDENTS: PLEASE REFER TO THE VSL INFORMATION PAGE FOR INTAKE DATES

South Australia intake Date for 2023(Domestic Students)
Intake Dates Due Dates to enrol
30th Jan 2023 20th Jan 2023

Units of Study

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 16 units

8 core units plus
8 elective units, of which:

(NB: Elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements)

Core Units
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and service
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 workplace health and safety

ELECTIVE

CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counseling relationship
CHCCCS019 Recognize and respond to crisis situations
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

* Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.

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