Diploma of Community Services
Diploma of Community Services
This qualification is designed to prepare you for undertaking case management, teaching the skills involved in managing, co-ordinating and delivering of person-centred services to individuals. About this Course: This course provide a comprehensive knowledge along with hands-on experiences in the community service area. It helps students to find jobs in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification is designed to prepare you for undertaking case management, teaching the skills involved in managing, co-ordinating and delivering of person-centred services to individuals.
About this Course:
This course provide a comprehensive knowledge along with hands-on experiences in the community service area. It helps students to find jobs in the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services. 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, and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management plus undertaking program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.
What You’ll Learn:
high-level communication skills
develop strategies to work with at-risk groups within the community
gain valuable research skills
work within legal and ethical frameworks
the industry knowledge you need to succeed in the community sector
confidence and skills to seek employment as a case manager or community services worker
Career Outcomes
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EARLY INTERVENTION COORDINATOR
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CASE MANAGER
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FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
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SENIOR YOUTH OFFICER/CHAPLAIN
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SOCIAL WELFARE WORK PROGRAM COORDINATOR
UNITS
CORE UNITS
Unit Code
Unit Name
CHCCCS007
Develop and implement service programs
CHCCOM003
Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDEV002
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCDIV003
Manage and promote diversity
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT005
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS004
Manage work health and safety
ELECTIVE UNITS
Unit Code
Unit Name
CHCADV002
Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAOD004
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needs
CHCCSM004
Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCSM005
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCDIS008
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS
Griffith University
Bachelor of Human Services
Packaged
50/60 CP
Griffith University
Bachelor of Social Work
Packaged
30/40 CP
REQUIREMENTS
AGE
Minimum age of 18 years or turning 18 years old prior to commencement of the course
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Year 12 Australian Senior High School Certificate, or equivalent (e.g. completion of Year 12 or High School in the students home country) with full academic results.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Upper-Intermediate English (equivalent to 6.0 academic or general IELTS) or successful completion of college LLN Test
REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION
Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)
COMPUTER SKILLS & EQUIPMENT
Students on this course require computer access for learning purposes and to complete course assessments. As such, learners must have beginner/intermediate computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a desktop or portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, web camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for this course must be able to make themselves available to undertake the industry placement that forms part of the training and assessment activity. Specific Updates to English Language Requirements for Student Visas: General Student Visa: The minimum IELTS score has increased from 5.5 to 6 (or equivalent). Packaged ELICOS: The minimum IELTS score to undertake a packaged English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) program has increased from 4.5 to 5.0.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
As the winner of the International Training Provider of the Year award at the Australian Training Awards in 2015, Charlton Brown has built a proud reputation over the past 30 years for providing high quality community services education and qualifications for international students. Community services qualifications at Charlton Brown provide the ideal balance between the latest theory and essential practical skills to ensure graduates are well prepared for their new career in the service of their communities. Through industry experienced and highly qualified trainers and assessors, Charlton Brown provides students with the best available learning experience through intentionally small class numbers in their modern Brisbane and Sydney campuses.
