Diploma of Community Services

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.

At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad direction 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, volunteers and/or case management; program coordination and the development of new business opportunities.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of practical work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Duration	52 Weeks
National Code	CHC52015
CRICOS Code	106058A
Delivery Mode	Face-to-face: 13.5hrs/week Online: 6.5hrs/week
Tuition Fee	$10,000
Enrolment Fee*	$200
Materials Fee*	$300

Course Structure

The following unit of competencies are covered in this course:

Code	Title	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

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.

Entry Requirements

Students must be aged 18 or above and have satisfactorily completed a CIV qualification in related fields of study.

English proficiency requirement:
Successful completion of CIV in Australia or one of the following English test results or equivalent:

• IELTS overall score of 5.5
• TOEFL (iBT) score of 46
• PTE Academic score of 45

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.

Pathways from the qualification: 

Students who undertake the CHC52015 – 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.

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors.:

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Community Care Manager
• Coordinator of Volunteer Work
• Care Team Leader
• Support Facilitator (Community Services)
• Community Worker
• Community Services Coordinator
• Assistant Community Services Worker
• Community Program Coordinator