CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

Building Expertise in Community Services Management

Duration

78 Weeks

Tutuion Fee

$18,000

CRICOS Code

113087D

Delivery Location

Melbourne, Sydney

Course Overview

The CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary for roles in managing and delivering person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities. Students will learn to coordinate programs, manage casework, and supervise teams in various community service settings. Graduates are prepared to enhance personal and social well-being while taking on roles of responsibility, including case management and program coordination.

Admission Requirements

All students must be 18 years of age or over and have completed the equivalent of Year 12. at the time of applying for admission at Ridge International College.

Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
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
- Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test.

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Career Outcomes

Aboriginal Housing Worker

Aboriginal Neighbourhood House Coordinator

Assistant Community Services Worker

Assistant Community Worker

Care Team Leader

Team Leader

Welfare Support Worker

Youth Housing Support Worker

Choose Structure

Core Units

CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management
CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings

Work Placement

200 hours of work placement required.

Assessment Methods

Case studies

Project-based assessments

Role-playing

Knowledge questions

Workplace assessments

Observation

Portfolios

Supervisor reports

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Credit Transfer

Students can apply for recognition of prior learning, and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life, you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments, and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification. You can also apply for course credit if you have completed the same unit previously. To apply for RPL or credit transfer indicate your preference in the application form or speak to our staff at the time of enrolment. Refer to RPL/Credit Transfer policy for details.

Delivery Arrangements

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Fees Breakdown

Application Fee

$200 (non-refundable)

Resources Fee

$300 (non-refundable)

Tution Fee

$18,000

Upcoming Intakes

27/01/2025

10/03/2025

28/04/2025

09/06/2025

28/07/2025

08/09/2025

27/10/2025

08/12/2025