ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Successful enrolment into this course requires participants to be able to successfully complete a language Literacy and Numeracy test or have the equivalent knowledge and understanding at a minimum Year 10 standard.
COURSE SUMMARY
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all 11 core units and 7 elective units. You will also be required to undertake 100 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This qualification can lead to roles such as:
• Child Protection Practitioner
• Family Support Worker
• Youth Worker
• Case Support Worker
• Residential Care Worker
• Case Support Worker
• Child & Family Services
• Early Intervention Worker
COURSE OVERVIEW
This diploma level qualification reflects the role of workers in out-of-home care facilities and settings related to child protection and family support work.
These workers work under limited supervision or within a team and are responsible for planning and prioritising their own work program to achieve targets. They may, depending on the focus of their role, supervise other workers and carry out activities related to improvement of personal living and emotional circumstances of a child or young person at risk. They may exercise legal authorities and delegated decision making on relevant statutory matters.
CHC50325 UNIT OVERVIEW
Core Units
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management
CHCDEV006 Analyse information for service planning and delivery
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCPRT028 Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families
CHCPRT030 Build professional practice and sectoral expertise
CHCPRT034 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attached
Elective Units
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCFAM003 Support people to improve relationships
CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
PAYMENT OPTIONS
No matter what your circumstances, Star College Australia has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help!
Fees Options
Full Fee: $9,270
Plus $97 Administration fee, non refundable
Part-Scholarship: $4,370
Plus $97 Administration fee, non refundable
Government Funding
Call 1300 206 000 to check your eligibility for Government funding.
Flexible Payment Plans
A 12 month, interest free payment plan available to approved applicants. Certification awarded once payment has been made in full.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Flexible Training
• Flexible start dates
• Flexible timetable options
• Personalised trainer support
• Complete in 12 months or less
Flexible Course Delivery
• Face-to-face
• Online
• Blended Delivery
• User Friendly Platform