CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
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….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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).
Qualification
Students successfully completing the course will receive the Nationally recognised; CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.
Course Duration
This course is offered full time over two years or 104 weeks including holidays on a full time basis.
Scheduled Contact Hours
20 hours per week for 80 weeks. 400 hours of work placement. Additionally, students are expected at least 10 hours of individual study per week not limited to research, learning activities and assessment activities utilising the facilities and resources available at AITT
Teaching Method
Teaching is conducted in the classroom. The delivery will include face to face teaching, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised practical sessions.
Assessments
Assessments comprise of questions, case study/projects, observation, placements/ log book, journals, and reflective reports.
Course Structure
Student must complete 16 units including 8 core & 8 elective units PLUS 400 hours compulsory Supervised Field Work Placement.
Work Placement
AITT will be organising the Work Placement after consultations and formal agreements with individual students and relevant organisations. It is the responsibility of the student to attend the allocated Work Placement. Failure to attend can affect their course progress. For international students, this course incorporates 400 hours of placement in two settings within the Community Services sector, which makes up an essential part of this course.
REQUIREMENTS
Age Requirements
AITT has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course.
Academic Requirements
To gain entry to this course, applicants should have successfully completed home country equivalent qualification to:
• Australian Year 12 or higher for entry to Diploma and Advanced Diploma level course
English Language Requirements
All International Students applying for courses at AITT must have a minimum English Language proficiency level of one of the below:
You should qualify in ANY ONE (1) of the following:
• IELTS overall band of 5.5 or equivalent;
• TOEFL iBT test score band of 46 equivalent or above;
• PTE Academic band score 42 equivalent or above;
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) test score band of 47 equivalent or above;
• OET score band Pass equivalent or above;
• Successful completion of Senior Secondary certificate of education in Australia conducted in medium of English;
• Completion of a full time Certificate III level course or above in Australia;
• English as the first language;
• Satisfactory completion of the EAL course or ELICOS course at the appropriate level; OR
• Any other form of assessment or test that satisfies the Institution.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian Institute of Technical Training (AITT) is an educational provider based in the heart of Melbourne city. Study options on offer include Certificate courses in Vehicle Maintenance Technology, Commercial Cookery, and diploma courses in Printing & Graphic Arts, and Marketing & Communication.
