At a glance
JOB PROSPECTS
Take the next steps into your career in community services with this specialised qualification. This course is the right choice for people wanting to undertake work in the community service sector.
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Child Protection Practitioner
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Welfare Officer
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Family Support Officer
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Youth Worker
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Parole and Probation Officer
COURSE OUTCOME
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
STUDY LOCATIONS
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Blended Delivery
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Study the Diploma of Community Services (CHC52015) with our industry trainers to receive a competitive qualification to further students in their future endeavours and enable them for eligibility in university credits. Star College Australia provide all students with the guidance and assistance they may require to reach your full potential. Undertaking the Diploma of Community Services (CHC52015) will allow students to advance their careers and provide them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to last a life time. It will reflect the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.
Completion of this nationally recognised qualification will allow you to obtain a role as a manager or supervisor within a broad range of industries. Students undertaking this course will be guided through the following subject areas, learning the resource materials with the support of your dedicated trainer.
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Reflect on and improve own professional practive
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Manage and promote diversity
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Develop and implement service programs
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Lead work teams
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Work with people with mental health issues
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Assess the needs of client/s with alcohol and other drug issues
Entry Requirement
There is no entry requirements for the Diploma of Community Services (CHC52015).
Course Requirements
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 100 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
Core Units
UNIT CODE UNIT NAME
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective Units
UNIT CODE UNIT NAME
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS001 Work with people with Mental Health issues
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond to domestic and family violence
CHCCSL002 Apply specialist and interpersonal and counselling skills
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations