Code and Name CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services CRICOS Course Code 112630E Status Current Student · Local · International Course Duration and Terms · 104 weeks (80 academic weeks + 24 weeks holiday) Terms Term 1 = 10 academic weeks Term 2 = 10 academic weeks Term 3 = 10 academic weeks Term 4 = 10 academic weeks Term 5 = 10 academic weeks Term 6 = 10 academic weeks Term 7 = 10 academic weeks Term 8 = 10 academic weeks Scheduled Contact Hours and Timetable 20 hours per week for 80 weeks. Class timetables may be from 7am to 10pm Monday to Sunday, subject to availability. Additionally, students are expected to spend at least 10 hours of individual study per week on research, learning activities and assessment activities utilising the facilities and resources available at YES College. Please note: Timetables are subject to change at the discretion of YES College. Delivery Mode · Face to Face · Online Entry Requirements Age Requirements For direct entry into this program, candidates must be able to demonstrate: You should qualify in ANY ONE (1) of the following: Pathways · CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management · Employment as a Community Care Manager, Case Coordinator (Community Services) or Welfare Support Worker in the Community Services Industry. Intake Dates For course intake dates, click here. Payment Options · Full-Fee · VET Student Loans Please note: · For VSL total tuition fees and unit of study fees, click here. · VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. · A VET student loan gives rise to a VETSL debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
YES College has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course.
Academic Requirements
· Completion of the Higher School Certificate or equivalent; or
· Vocational qualification in a Community Services related field such as CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services or other relevant qualification at AQF4 level or higher; or 4
· Employment experience in a Community Services related field such as a:
- Community Service Worker
- Case Worker (Community Services)
- Family Support Worker
- Outreach Officer
- Support Worker (Community Services)
- Welfare Support Worker
For further information refer to the Equivalent Qualifications on the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) website: https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/hsc/results-and-certificates/equivalent-certificates
English Language Requirements
International students (from countries where English is not the first language) are expected to have a minimum English Language standard and are required to have one of the following prior to enrolling in this qualification:
· At least 50% completion of any AQF Certificate III or higher qualification
· Achieved an IELTS band score of 5.5
· Achieved an IELTS band score of 5.0 plus must have completed Upper intermediate ELICOS (At least 10 weeks)
· Achieved an IELTS score of 4.5 plus must have completed Upper intermediate ELICOS (At least 20 weeks)
· Successfully completed at least 38 weeks of ELICOS study in Australia
· Successfully completed a Yes College English language test
This course is for people desiring to work as Community Care Managers, Case Coordinators (Community Services) or Welfare Support Workers in the Community Services Industry. People in these positions are 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.
This course has 20 units of competency, which includes 12 core units and 8 elective units. Learners must complete all 20 units to complete this course.
| Core Units of Competency | |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| 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 |
| Elective Units of Competency | |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| CHCCSL003 | Facilitate the counselling relationship and process |
| CHCDEV004 | Confirm developmental status |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| CHCADV002 | Provide advocacy and representation services |
| CHCCDE027 | Implement community development strategies |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
Learners that successfully complete this course will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Qualification:
- CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
There is a compulsory workplace component where learners must undertake 400 hours of work experience at an approved host employer. Students may choose a host employer from the College’s approved host employer list or propose their own host employer. All host employers must be pre-approved by YES College to ensure they are suitable and have all the required facilities, resources and equipment as determined by the College. Before commencing work placement, students must meet the following mandatory requirements at their own expense. Students will be informed of when to obtain these documents.
- National Police Check 30 days before placement: https://www.afp.gov.au/our-services/national-police-checks
- Working with Children Check: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-childrencheck
- Evidence of current Influenza Vaccination
- Evidence of full Covid Vaccination
Academic Pathways
On completion of this course, graduates may undertake the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management from the CHC Community Services Training Package.
Employment Pathways
Graduates may also seek employment as a Community Services Worker, Welfare Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Support Facilitator (Community Services), Community Services Coordinator or Community Care Manager in the Community Services Industry.
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Employment Pathways
Graduates of this course can seek employment as a Community Services Worker, Welfare Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Support Facilitator (Community Services), Community Services Coordinator or Community Care Manager in the Community Services Industry.
This course is Nationally Recognised in Australia and is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
