CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
CHC52015 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 directions from senior management. Workers are…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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 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.
Note that the Statutory & forensic child, youth & family welfare specialisation must be achieved in order to meet the minimum education requirements for child protection and youth justice practice in Victoria. In addition, to meet the minimum education requirements for entry into child protection practice in Victoria, diploma qualifications must be approved by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA).
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Pathways
All candidates are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program.
Please note that while Victorian International Academy may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, Victorian International Academy identifies relevant progression that may be attained)
Pathways from the qualification Successful completion may enable the student to apply for the below:
- CHC62015- Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Please note: Victorian International Academy doesn’t offer bachelor or degree Level courses and neither guarantees any pathway in to further studies.
Employment Pathway: Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:
- Community Care Manager
- Care Service Team Leader
- Care Supervisor
- Coordinator of Volunteer Work
- Family Services Coordinator
- Community Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
Related industry sectors
- Health Care and Social Assistance
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Age Requirement
Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.
Academic Requirements
To enter into this qualifications delivered at VIA, applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or senior secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to Australian senior secondary School examination.
Computer Literacy Requirement
Students enrolling into this course must have basic computer skills. Student are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form. Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer using support. Students may contact the institute for any further information or assistance.
English Language Requirements for International students:
International students applying for this course at VIA either off-shore or on-shore will require:
Either a minimum IELTS test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course;
or, IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;
or, IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable.
OR
i. to provide evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States.
OR
ii. to provide evidence that, within two years* of their signed written agreement date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
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