Diploma of Community Services
Diploma of Community Services
Overview This CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities. Course Outcome At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview
This CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.
Course Outcome
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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students who have completed relevant studies or have some of the competencies in the course may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Application for RPL can be made with the initial application or can be made within two weeks of the course commencement using the RPL Application Form and by providing supporting documents. Qualified trainers/assessors will manage the RPL process.
Pathways
Education Pathway:
Students who complete this course may wish to further their study into the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or Bachelors in relevant field.
Career Pathway:
Possible job roles relevant to this qualification may include:
Community services worker
Case manager
Family support worker
Client services manager
Community development officer
Service manager and/or program coordinator
REQUIREMENTS
- Year 12 (HSC)
- Age- 18 Years or Above
- Academic IELTS 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in each band, or upper intermediate, or EAP from approved ELICOS/ESL centre or evidence of completing a VET course at Certificate IV or above the level in Australia.
- Students who do not meet the English requirement as above must sit for an LLN Test.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Sydney City College of Management is a Registered Training Organization (RTO) and Commonwealth Register for Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider. It offers study options in the areas of human resources, business, leadership & management, hospitality, information technology and accounting.
