Diploma of Community Services | COURSE CODE:CHC52015 | CRICOS CODE:110665K
| Qualification Code | CHC52015 |
| Qualification Name | Diploma of Community Services (Release 3) |
| Training Package Details | CHC Community Services Package Release 6.2 |
| Packaging Rules | To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in
Total number of units = 16
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Diploma of Community Services. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation. |
| AQF Level | Australian Qualification Framework Level 5 |
| Qualification Overview Source: TGA |
This qualification reflects 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.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities. Note that the Statutory & forensic child, youth & family welfare specialisation must be achieved in order to meet the minimum education requirements for child protection and youth justice practice in Victoria. In addition, to meet the minimum education requirements for entry into child protection practice in Victoria, diploma qualifications must be approved by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. |
| English Language Requirement | Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5. |
| Other Requirement | Students may have had work and study experience if they have already completed a relevant qualification such as Certificate IV in Ageing Support or Disability. 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. Students will be required to make a declaration that there is no reason to their knowledge that they would not be able to obtain an Australian National Police Clearance without disclosure Ability to complete a first aid course (HLTAID011 Provide first Aid) |
| Age Requirement | Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement. |
| Pre-Training Review | 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. |
| Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) | All students will be required to complete an LLN assessment prior to the commencement of the course. Melbourne Institute of Training and Education uses LLN robot platform for the assessment. All reports, training supplements and recommendations are generated by the LLN Robot system after comparing the learner’s ACSF spiky profile to the profile of this course. |
| Hardware/Software requirements | 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. |
| Enrolment Fees | Tuition Fees | |
| Enrolment Fees | $250 | |
| Tuition Fees | $18,000 | |
Core Units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Pre-Requisite |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | NIL |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | NIL |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies | NIL |
| CHCDEV002 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services | NIL |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity | NIL |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | NIL |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | NIL |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety | NIL |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Pre-Requisite |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide | NIL |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess coexisting needs | NIL |
| CHCCDE011 | Implement community development strategies | NIL |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship | NIL |
| CHCCSM004 | Coordinate complex case requirements | NIL |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management | NIL |
| CHCDEV001 | Confirm client developmental status | NIL |
| CHCFAM003 | Support people to improve relationships | NIL |
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face and Work Placement |
| Delivery Location | Unit 211; 111 Overton Road Williams Landing VIC 3027 |
| Program Duration | This qualification is expected to be completed in 2 years. This will include 80 weeks of training and assessment spread over eight (8) study periods of 10 weeks each and a total 24 weeks of study break periods interspersed between study periods. This qualification requires that a work placement of 100 hours is completed. |
| Work Placement | Student will require to complete 120 hours of work placement. MITE will facilitate work placement for students to complete mandatory placement hours. |
