CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
The CHC52015 – Diploma of Community Services course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills which enable to them to manage, co-ordinate and/or deliver person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities and perform roles associated with community services and case management. EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES Students completing this qualification could…
Categories
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The CHC52015 – Diploma of Community Services course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills which enable to them to manage, co-ordinate and/or deliver person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities and perform roles associated with community services and case management.
EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
Students completing this qualification could undertake varying roles. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Community support worker, Case Worker, Family Support Worker, Group Facilitator and Social Welfare Worker are occupations and job roles relevant to this qualification.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. They provide 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; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.
This qualification would appeal to people working or wanting to work in a range of community service areas. Examples are:
- Domestic Violence
- Women’s Health Education
- Case Worker (Community Services)
- Outreach Officer
- Aboriginal Intake and Referral Services
- Early Intervention for Homelessness
- Peak organisation worker
- Community Education
- Welfare Support
- Court Support
- Information and Referral Services
- Personal Advisory Services
- Health Education
- Community Legal Officers
- Welfare Rights
- Tenant Advice and Advocacy
- Family Support
- Phone Advice Services
This qualification reflects the role of community service managers and coordinators who design, manage and deliver person-centred services to individuals and/or groups. Managers would be required to supervise and lead other workers in projects or teams working in a range of community service, case work or case management contexts
The Diploma of Community Services course would usually be completed within 12 months on a full-time basis. The full-time model of training includes weekly face to face training sessions plus supervised, self-paced and on-line study. The course also includes a Work Placement component of a minimum of 100 hours.
PATHWAYS
Students who have successfully completed a Diploma of Community Services may progress to further studies such as the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, or a higher qualification in the vocational or university education sectors (note these courses are not currently available at Unity College Australia).
The Christian Ministry and Theology (CMT) accredited courses offered by Unity College Australia also contain a number of units from the Community Services training package. Students may choose to study a CMT course and Community Services course concurrently or consecutively, gaining credit transfer/national recognition for common units if requested.
REQUIREMENTS
Students applying to study the Diploma of Community Services would be expected to have undertaken prior study at the Certificate III and/or Certificate IV level in Community Services, or have experience in the Community Services area or a related industry. Applicants also need to have the required skills to undertake study at this level e.g. completion of Year 12 or equivalent and a general command of spoken and written English to be able to meet industry standards for communication.
General requirements for entry are:
- A completed student application form
- Completion of prior study in Community Services area and/or experience in the Community Services or a related industry area
- Provide evidence of Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills:
- International Students: IELTS minimum average level 6.0 (or equivalent)
- Students should have basic computing skills including the ability to use a word processing package at an elementary level and be able to access the internet.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Unity College Australia, based in ACT, Australia, is an approved CRICOS training provider and home to international students from over 45 nations. It offers study options in the areas of business & management; IT; community services; and more. At the college, students will be given opportunities to exercise what they learn through an assortment of activities.
