Diploma of Community Services

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ACWA accredited Diploma of Community Services

Course code

CHC52021

Delivery location

Dandenong, Frankston

International

Not available for International students

Length

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

Start dates

February 12, July 22 (Full time), February 12 (Part time)

• 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.
  
  To undertake practical placement component Chisholm requires learners to complete two placements of 200 hours each in stage 2 and 4 of the course.
  
  To successfully meet the qualification requirements, which includes an industry placement, applicants must possess or be able to obtain
  o a current Working with Children Check and
  o a satisfactory National Police Check.
  
  Students who are unable to undertake placement will be unable to successfully complete the course.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCDEV005	Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
  CHCCSL002	Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
  CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
  CHCDEV004	Confirm developmental status
  CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
  CHCCOM003	Develop workplace communication strategies
  CHCCSL001	Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
  CHCCSM013	Facilitate and review case management
  CHCMGT005	Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
  CHCMHS013	Implement trauma informed care
  HLTWHS003	Maintain workplace health and safety
  CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
  CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  CHCMHS008	Promote and facilitate self advocacy
  CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  CHCSOH013	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Diploma of Community Services	Bachelor Of Community Mental Health, Alcohol And Other Drugs	Bachelor Of Psychology	Graduate Certificate In Family Violence
  Possible job outcome	community health support worker case support worker family support worker youth worker	welfare coordinator psychosocial rehabilitation worker dual diagnosis practitioner mental health worker	psychiatric technician rehabilitation specialist social services specialist case manager	senior policy officer child protection practitioner specialised family violence worker case manager

• 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

  A police and volunteer Working with Children check (obtained in Australia), Admission requires the completion of the BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 3 - working level 4, for language, literacy and numeracy., Applicants must be 18 years or over, Students who are unable to undertake placement will be unable to successfully complete the course.

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
  Concession	Not available	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$11,920	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$22,674	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$100	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	Not available	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. 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.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  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 here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.