CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services

Building Expertise in Community Services Management

Study Mode

Blended

Delivery Location

Nationally

Course Overview

The CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary for roles in managing and delivering person-centered 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

Ridge International College has the following entry requirements:

For enrolment into the course domestic students must:

  1. Student must be 18 years and above
  2. Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification is required for entry into this qualification.
  3. Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
  4. Student must undertake language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital Proficiency Assessment and achieve the following ACSF Levels:
    • Learning – Level 3
    • Reading – Level 3
    • Writing – Level 3
    • Oral Communication – Level 3
    • Numeracy – Level 2
    • Digital – Level 2

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

CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services

Choose Structure

Core Units

  1. CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
  2. CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
  3. CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  4. CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management
  5. CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
  6. CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond to domestic and family violence
  7. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  8. CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  9. CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
  10. CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
  11. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  12. HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

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

Work Placement

100 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 may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and have relevant work or life experience considered towards this qualification. Throughout your personal and professional life, you will have developed a broad range of skills and knowledge through employment, volunteer work, family responsibilities, and everyday activities. The evidence of these experiences can be assessed and may contribute to achieving this qualification. If you have previously completed the same unit, you may also be eligible to apply for a credit transfer. To request RPL or credit transfer, please indicate your preference on the application form or speak with our staff during the enrolment process. For further information, refer to the RPL and Credit Transfer Policy.

Delivery Arrangements

A face-to-face training and workplace mode are employed for this qualification. All classroom- based training will take place at the Ridge International’s training facilities. Units of competency are delivered individually. Students will be provided with learning and assessment materials that they will use to develop their knowledge and understanding. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. Students can also be supported outside of face to face through e-mail and telephone contact with their trainer. Students are provided with their trainer’s contact details at their orientation. Students are encouraged to contact their trainer at any time and trainers will liaise with students regarding their progress and provide advice as required, including any relevant course content and concepts, learning opportunities, assessment requirements, feedback on assessments and any issues the student is experiencing. Ridge International College uses a range of techniques during face-to-face delivery including trainer presentations and demonstrations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations, and group work. The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and students will complete tasks to appropriate workplace standards. Delivery methodologies employ terminology, equipment, resources, materials, contexts, practices, and activities associated with the business (or related) role in the workplace.

Upcoming Intakes

28/04/2025

09/06/2025

28/07/2025

08/09/2025

27/10/2025

08/12/2025

26/01/2026

09/03/2026

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