Diploma of Community Services
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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
The CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services is only delivered at Windsor Campus in a blended learning mode (20 hours in the classroom and 400 hours of work placement).
COURSE STRUCTURE
Twelve (12) core units and eight (8) elective units are required for the award of the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services and a total of 400 hours of work placement divided into two blocks of 200 hours each.
EXIT POINT and PATHWAYS INFORMATION
Exit Point
Students who did not complete this course may receive an academic record (Statement of attainment SOA).
Education and Career Pathways:
Potential employment options are in a range of community services management roles.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or higher education qualification in community services.
REQUIREMENTS
New Era Institute has the following entry requirements
International students must:
Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
Provide all documents needed as per the enrolment process
Physically fit to complete mandatory work placement hours
Have an IELTS score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
Successful completion of an English Placement Test
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
New Era Institute is an educational provider based in Sydney, Australia. The study options it offers are fully accredited within the Australian Qualifications Framework and are delivered in a stimulating and supportive study environment and by a qualified academic team with industry experience. The institute’s learning resources are highly developed and constantly updated.
