CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
The Diploma of Community Services 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma of Community Services 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.
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.
Course Structure
CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services consists of twenty (20) units of competency, comprising 12 core units and 8 elective units, in accordance with the packaging rules.
Mandatory Work Placement
Students are required to complete 240 hours mandatory work placement to complete CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services.
Students may request Australian Health and Management Institute to organise their work placement or they may find their own mandatory work placement. In the event the student has selected the work placement, Australian Health and Management Institute staff undertakes a work place suitability assessment prior to approval
All students are required to evidence the following documentation prior to undertaking mandatory work placement
Current and satisfactory police check
Working with Children Check
Career Opportunities
Graduates at this level will have skills for work. Job roles and titles may vary but can include:
Case Coordinator
Case Management Supervisor
Community Services Worker
Program Coordinator
Team Leader
Education Pathways
After successfully achieving CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services, graduates will be eligible to apply for university entry into a relevant community services field of study at the bachelor level.
REQUIREMENTS
International Students must be 18 years of age at the time of enrolment
Academic Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC.
English Language Entry Requirements: IELTS score 6.0 (with no bands less than 5.5) or equivalent Pearson Test of English (PTE).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian Health and Management Institute (AHMI) is an education provider based in Sydney. AHMI offers nationally recognised training courses designed to meet the needs of today’s learners. It provides students the opportunity to work in hands-on simulated industry environments and with experienced trainers and professionals with extensive industry knowledge.
