CHC52015 Diploma of Community Service
| Duration: | 52 Weeks |
| National Code: | CHC52015 |
| CRICOS Code | 106058A |
| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face- 13.5hrs/week; Online- 6.5hrs/week |
| Tuition Fee | $11,000 |
| Enrolment Fee* | $200 |
Course Structure
The following units of competency are covered in this course:
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCDEV002 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services | Core |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | Core |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies | Core |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity | Core |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Elective |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Elective |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | Elective |
| BSBPEF401 | Manage personal health and wellbeing | Elective |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Elective |
| BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk | Elective |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Elective |
| CHCFAM003 | Support people to improve relationships | Elective |
Entry Requirements
Students must be aged 18 or above and have satisfactorily completed a CIV
qualification in related fields of study.
English proficiency requirement:
- IELTS overall score of 6.0
- TOEFL (iBT) score (only accepted if test is taken on or before 25 July 2023) of 64
- PTE Academic score of 50
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
AIC staff will review an applicant’s language, literacy and numeracy skills during the
application process with writing tasks and one-on-one interviews. If the review
determines the applicant would benefit from a thorough language, literacy and
numeracy skill assessment, AIC staff will discuss further options with the applicant
as outlined in its Enrolment Policy.
Work Placement
Students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of work placement in a
community services workplace for the unit CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological
factors on clients in community work and services.
This will enable the students to acquire the skills and knowledge they require to work in
a community services workplace.
Pathways from the qualification
Students who undertake the Diploma of Community
Services are provided with advice of further training
options. Students who gain this qualification can
further their study in a range of Advanced Diploma
and Community Service degrees qualifications.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification
- Community Care Manager,
- Coordinator of Volunteer Work,
- Care Team Leader,
- Support Facilitator (Community Services),
- Community Worker,
- Community Services Coordinator,
- Assistant Community Services Worker.