Diploma Of Community Services

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

Get a head start to a career in social and community services

Course code

CHC52015

Delivery location

Dandenong, Frankston

International

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Length

Full Time, 2 years. Part Time, 3 years.

Start dates

Full Time: 6 February, July (Frankston and Dandenong) Part Time: 6 February, July (Frankston)

• Read more about this course

  This course prepares you for work in a demanding and ever-changing industry, which requires a high level of skill, knowledge and expertise.
  Experienced industry practitioners will guide you through the program, which combines theory and practical experience. Our classes involve lively in depth discussion and debate of social and community issues impacting on the lives of individuals and groups in society.
  
  Topics such as such as human rights, diversity, family violence, child, family and youth issues, and child protection are explored.
  
  You will develop skills in research and report writing, advocacy, casework, counselling, case management with opportunities to be involved in relevant student projects, for example; students run yearly forums on family and domestic violence with invited guests from industry.
  
  There are many other job titles that are covered by this course and as a graduate of our ACWA accredited course you will be highly regarded for the skills and knowledge you bring
  This nationally recognised qualification will be highly valued by employers.
  All learning is face to face in the class room, hands on practical projects inclusive of group work and role plays. Learners will be assessed by the following methods:
  
  Question and Answers
  Research Reports
  Observation Roles plays
  Projects
  Portfolio

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCDEV001	Confirm client developmental status
  CHCDIV003	Manage and promote diversity
  CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  HLTWHS004	Manage work health and safety
  CHCCSL001	Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
  CHCMHS013	Implement trauma informed care
  CHCCSM005	Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
  CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
  CHCMGT005	Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
  CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
  CHCCOM003	Develop workplace communication strategies
  CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
  VU22733	Identify and provide initial response to family violence risk
  CHCCDE011	Implement community development strategies
  CHCADV005	Provide systems advocacy services
  CHCDEV002	Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Diploma Of Community Services	Diploma Of Youth Work	Diploma Of Community Services	Diploma Of Mental Health	Bachelor Of Community Mental Health, Alcohol And Other Drugs
  Possible job outcome	juvenile justice support worker community corrections officer migrant / refugee advocate youth worker	Youth Welfare worker (Schools) Youth Support and programs worker youth worker team leader (local government and not-for-profit) Youth Liaison Officer	youth worker community corrections officer juvenile justice support worker migrant / refugee advocate	community rehabilitation and support worker mental health outreach worker welfare support worker community support worker mental health support worker mental health outreach worker	psychosocial rehabilitation worker welfare coordinator dual diagnosis practitioner mental health worker refugee liaison officer further study: Masters or Graduate Certificate

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Admission requires the completion of the BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 3 - working level 4, for both literacy and numeracy., Applicants must be 18 years or over, Please note: Students must be able to produce a clear voluntary Working with Children Check and recent National Police Check is prior to commencing placement., Students who are unable to undertake placement will be unable to successfully complete the course.

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	N/A	$9684.00	$18426.50
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	N/A	$95.00	$95.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	N/A	$270	$270
  Payable	N/A	$10049.00	$18791.50
  Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
  Payable (Free TAFE)	N/A	$365.00	$95.00

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• Help with fees

  At Chisholm, you can get a VET Student Loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this course. VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Find out more about how a VET Student Loan can help you study now and pay later.

  If you are eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $16,788 from 1 January, 2023 to help cover the tuition fees for this course.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship. 

  Government-subsidised training

  Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.