CHC52015 – Diploma of Community Services
CHC52015 – Diploma of Community Services
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
Further study pathways
After achieving this Diploma course, students may continue their studies by enrolling in:
CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Employment Opportunities
The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this qualification:
Community services case worker
Welfare support worker
Community services case manager
UNITS OF STUDY
Core Units
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDEV005 Analyse impact of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCCCS004 Assess-existing needs
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional development practice
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCDFV001
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCMGT005
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCSM013
Facilitate and review case management
CHCCCS019
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
Elective Units
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
CHCDEV004 Confirm client developmental status
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse
CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCCCS003
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs Issue
CHCCDE027 Implement community development strategies
REQUIREMENTS
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
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Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study
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Minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test.
Applicants must be aged 18 or above
Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
Moderate level of computer literacy required
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
A National Police Check (NPC)
An NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
Hold or undertake (SA ONLY):
Disability services employment screening
Vulnerable person-related employment screening
Aged care sector employment screening
Applicable from 19/01/2024, all applicants who have received an offer or Coe prior to this date are accepted with the previous entry requirements.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Southern Cross Education Institute (SCEI) is a privately owned and operated Vocational and Educational Training provider delivering recognised qualifications across Australia to international students. It offers study options covering subject areas that include English; Community Services; Health Services; Business and Accounting; and IT and Screen and Media. SCEI has three campuses in Australia- of which two are located in Melbourne.
