Diploma of Community Services

CRICOS 091282J

CHC52015

Intakes: January/April/ July/SeptemberCourse length: 2 yearsCampuses: Melbourne/Sydney/PerthStudy mode: Full-time

Course overviewWith a Diploma of Community Services, you can graduate with the skills and knowledge to be a valued professional worker in the community and social service areas. This may include areas in child protection, domestic violence, employment support, and migrant services, amongst others. You will have gained comprehensive skills in advocacy, case management, community program development, consultation, policy, and research, preparing you for a fulfilling and important career.

Course structureTo receive this qualification you must complete 16 units; 8 core and 8 electives. Students attend college 20 hours per week over 4 days.The course is conducted in 8 terms, each comprising 10 weeks, inclusive of holidays. The course requires 400 hours mandatory supervised Fieldwork Placement.

RequirementsLocal studentsEntry by interview.

International studentsCompleted Year 12 or equivalent and IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Recognition of Prior LearningYou may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Acknowledge Education. Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information on our website.

You will also need to obtain evidence of a Police Check to ensure participation in work placement.

UnitsCoreCHCCCS007 Develop and Implement Service ProgramsCHCCOM003 Develop Workplace Communication StrategiesCHCDEV002 Analyse Impacts of Sociological Factors on Clients in Community Work and ServicesCHCDIV003 Manage and Promote DiversityCHCLEG003 Manage Legal and Ethical ComplianceCHCMGT005 Facilitate Workplace Debriefing and Support ProcessesCHCPRP003 Reflect on and Improve Own Professional PracticeHLTWHS004 Manage Work Health and Safety

ElectiveCHCDEV001 Confirm Client Development StatusCHCCSM005 Develop, Facilitate and Review all Aspects of Case ManagementCHCCCS004 Assess Coexisting NeedsCHCADV002 Provide Advocacy and Representation ServicesCHCCDE011 Implement Community Development StrategiesCHCCSL001 Establish and Confirm the Counselling RelationshipCHCMHS001 Work with People with Mental Health IssuesCHCDFV006 Counsel Clients Affected by Domestic and Family Violence

PathwaysOn successful completion of this course, graduates are eligible for direct entry into the second year of Stott’s College’s Bachelor of Community Services degree with credit for 8 out of the 24 units of study.

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RegistrationStott’s College is a division of Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd, a Registered Training Organisation with Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

Course outcomesGraduates who complete the Diploma of Community Services can seek the Australian Community Workers Association full membership as a Welfare Worker, Community Worker and Youth Worker. For more information, please visit the ACWA website.

Occupational titles for graduates with this qualification may include:• Welfare Worker• Community Worker• Case Worker• Youth Worker• Family Support Worker • Disability Services Worker• Migrant Resource Worker• Community Based Corrections Officer • Lifestyle Coordinator

Skills First* funding and VET Student Loans are available for eligible local students.

*This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. This funding is only available for Victorian students.

Fieldwork PlacementFieldwork Placements are a requirement of the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) and an integral part of Stott’s College Health and Community Services Programs.

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