CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services

CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services

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. To achieve this qualification, you must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. This qualification is delivered by Atwea's online course with monthly workshops and weekly discussions forums or as a Traineeship.

Duration

18 months 

Delivery

The course is delivered online with monthly workshops. To complete this qualification students must have completed at least 100 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessments Requirements of units of competency.

Learn

CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies

CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS004 Assess Co-existing needs
CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements

CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services 
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCSM006 Provide case management supervision

CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety

CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Delivered as a cluster:
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 
CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situation 

Career Opportunities

Community Care Manager; Volunteer Coordinator; Family Services Coordinator; Support Facilitator (Community Services); Community Housing Resources Worker; Community Development Worker for Social Housing; Community Recreation Coordinator; Housing Manager; Community Services Coordinator; Case Coordinator (Disability); Youth Housing Support Worker; Family Support Worker; Pastoral Care Counsellor; Youth Worker; Welfare Support Worker.

Qualification Achieved

CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services   

Fees: VET Student Loans and Fee for Service may be available. This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government. Fees may apply - eligibility criteria applies. Please contact us to discuss fee structure.

This qualification is a NSW Fee Free* course.

*Eligibility criteria apply for selected certificates and diplomas.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to enrol in this qualification

Pathway

These units may be used as credit transfers on successful completion to complete other qualifications in the community services training package

Status

This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and we will contact you if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.

TRAINING LOCATIONS:

Online

There are currently no classes scheduled at this location. Please press the enquire now button or call 02 4925 4200 to enquire about future classes at this location.

Please note this is a VET Student Loans-eligible program. VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. A VET Student Loan will give rise to a VETSL debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. The loan will need to be repaid to the Government through the taxation system, once your income reaches the repayment threshold at the time. Students accessing a loan to pay some or all of their fees must read all information, including all policies and the Student Handbook, contained in the Terms and Policies section of our website – Click Here

In addition students should consult the Government website for VET Student Loans for further information: Click Here