CHC52021

DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

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CHC52021 – DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

(CRICOS Course Code: 04180C)

About The Course

The CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services is a nationally recognized qualification in Australia designed for individuals who want to make a real impact in their communities. This course equips students with the practical skills and knowledge required to support individuals, families, and groups through case management, advocacy, and social services. Graduates are prepared for roles in diverse sectors such as mental health, homelessness, domestic violence, and child protection, often working in government, not-for-profit, or community-based organizations.

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This course includes:
  • CRICOS Code: 04180C
  • Duration: 2 years (104 weeks)
  • Core Units: 12
  • Elective Units: 8
  • Level: Diploma
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Target Group

Target groups for the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services are international
students who are:
• Seeking to pursue a career in providing community services.
• Seeking to enter a new industry sector.
• Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
Characteristics of the target group are as follows:
International students from various countries who are seeking to develop their
skills and knowledge in ageing support to further their career prospects or study
pathways.
Students will usually be new entrants. However, credit and/or RPL can be provided for those with existing skills and knowledge allowing such students to complete
the course in a shorter timeframe.
It is generally observed that an international student when they go back to their
home country will benefit a great deal when they attain required skills and
knowledge that are needed to complete this course.
Potential students typically are: –
• Typically, student in this qualification will be from age range between 18 –
45.
• from varied cultural backgrounds.
• usually educated to at least year 12.
• has IELTS band score of 6 or equivalent in line with regulations.

Employment Outcomes

Employment may include, but is not limited to,

  • Family Support Officer
  • Welfare Worker
  • Community Services Worker
  • Pastoral Care Counsellor
  • Case Worker or Manager
  • Early Intervention Worker

Qualification Overview

Face to Face

2 years (104 weeks)

Level 5, 398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Tuition Fee: $ 28,000
Non-Tuition Fee: $250 Enrolment + $2,000 Material

Course Highlights

CHC52021

DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SERVICES​

CHC Community Services Training Package (Release 8.0 – 9.3)

This qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery,
management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within
their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management.
Workers support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and
may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. They may also
undertake case management and program coordination.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as
detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or
Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this
qualification at the time of publication.

Total number of units = 20
▪ 12 core units plus.
▪ 8 elective units.
Units have been selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and qualification level.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
https://training.gov.au/training/details/CHC52021/qualdetails 

Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites required for entry in the Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care. However, students entering this course at The Performance College must meet the following entry requirements: 

All learners will undertake an initial skills assessment to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The review aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the course and relevant experience. Determination of course suitability and additional support (if any) will be made by a qualified assessor

Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. This will also include an LLND assessment, and you must achieve ACSF 4 for reading, writing, numeracy, and oral communication to enter the course.

For students to work on assessments, tasks and self-study all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with Windows operating system and office application like Microsoft word at their own cost

Where needed, The Performance College will provide access to computers or laptops, through an MoU setup with an external IT company

a. Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an
Australian Year 12 qualification
OR
b. Successful completion of a qualification from an Institute where mode of
instruction

To achieve the qualification, every candidate must complete at least 200 hours of work in a community services organization.

a. An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6 or equivalent
is required.
b. Test results must be no more than 2 years old.
c. Alternatively, English language competence can be demonstrated through
documented evidence of any of the following:
i. Education for a minimum of 5 years in an English-speaking country.
ii. Completion of at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course at an
Australian Registered Training Organization (RTO).
iii. Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
d. Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL may be accepted, provided
the results are equivalent to IELTS 6 You are required to provide your test results
for verification

Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course outset

Units of Competency

Consistent with the packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered for this training product. The unit code and title are provided, and units are grouped into Core and Elective units. Pre-requisites are listed where relevant.
Unit Code Unit Title
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid