Description:
The “Diploma of Community Service” course is an outline that provides learners with core information about community services. It has included relationship building, counselling, community leadership, self-advocacy, head lease, community development strategies, community projects, implementing policy and many more necessary topics. In this course, there are highly experienced teaching staff.
This course is not just about teaching and providing service but also about how learners can turn to learn into opportunities. In this community service course, learners will be able to identify and set priorities clients need & goals. This course also covers a high level of communication and the ability to develop strategies. Also, you will get the scope of practice under broad directions from senior management
The Diploma of Community Service course will prepare you for roles in casework and management. The point should be noted that the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work to show their competency.
Why You Should Enroll in this Course:
In today’s world, the community service industry is booming. Completing this course can open doors in various industries. More specifically, the ”Diploma of Community Service” course provides you with broad knowledge and skills which you need to excel in the community service field. If you have a motto in life to make positive changes, you will also get to do that. The best part is that you will be able to see the direct impact of your hard work.
Potential Job Opportunities:
There are numerous job opportunities in this course. These are:
- Senior Youth Worker
- Aboriginal Housing Worker
- Community Development Worker for Social Housing
- Assistant Community Services Worker
- Community Work Coordinator
- Support Facilitator (Disability)
- Support Facilitator (Community Services)
- Community Housing Worker
- Assistant Community Worker
- Coordinator of Volunteer Work
- Team Leader
- Family Support Worker
- Disability Team Leader
- Early Intervention Worker
- Community Care Manager
- Care Team Leader
- Community Access Coordinator
- Pastoral Care Counsellor
- Youth Housing Support Worker
- Housing Manager
- Welfare Support Worker
- Case Coordinator (Disability)
- Housing Assistant
- Community Recreation Coordinator
- Community Housing Resources Worker
- Family Services Coordinator
- Pastoral Care Worker
- Community Worker
- Community Services Coordinator
- Case Coordinator (Community Services)
- Aboriginal Neighbourhood House Coordinator
- Community Program Coordinator
Entry Requirements
Learners undertaking this qualification must demonstrate academic suitability by providing evidence of:
- Australian Year 12 Certificate of Education; or
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) diploma; or
- Successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English), or at a level in a framework that preceded the AQF that is equivalent to level 4 or above in the AQF; or
- Display competence at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy. Skills Generation assesses a prospective students academic competence using the Australian Government approved assessment tool ‘Basic Key Skills Builder’ (BKSB)
Learners choosing the Case Management specialization should be working or have worked in Community and/or Health Services.
Learner Requirements
- Access to a computer with word processing, email, Zoom/other, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
- Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week
- Most employers/work placement hosts will expect you to hold a current First Aid Certificate, an up-to-date flu vaccination, and have police check. If working with people with a disability, you will need a Disability Worker Screening Card.
- Your employer or vocational placement host will assist you with a Disability Worker Screening Card application if required. Please attend to these requirements as soon as possible as you will not be able to commence your mandatory work placement without them.
Packaging Rules
20 units must be completed:
- 12 core units
- 8 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 6 units from amongst the electives listed in Group A, B, C, D or E below
- up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging for each specialisation:
- at least 4 Group A electives must be selected for the award of Diploma of Community Services(Case Management)
- at least 3 Group B electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Community Services (Social Housing)
- at least 3 Group C electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Community Services (Child, Youth and Family Welfare)
- at least 3 Group D electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Community Services (Responding to Family Violence).
Where two or more specialisations are completed, this should be noted on the testamur when awarding the qualification. For example, Diploma of Community Services (Case Management, Social Housing and Child, Youth and Family Welfare).
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management
CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or 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
CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services
CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCDE027 Implement community development strategies
CHCCSM012 Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
The Commonwealth Government requires all learners undertaking nationally recognized, accredited training courses to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Learners are unable to enroll without their USI.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you are currently working, or have previously worked in a relevant industry, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL applies where you have workplace experience/competency that can be formally assessed against the units of competency in this course.
Why Choose Ambassador College:
We not only provide theoretical knowledge, but also students will get practical knowledge to enhance their career
Students, during the course period will get the necessary support and various important tools from us for their desire course.
Course Summary
- Qualification Name:
- CHC52021 - Diploma of Community Services
- Number of Units: 20
- 12 core units
- 8 elective units
- Study Mode:
- Blended - Online and Work Experience
Have A Question?
Fill in the form below and our friendly team will be happy to help.
