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Diploma of Community Services Work Course Code CHC50608 CRICOS Course Code: 071729D

Community Services

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Course Objective

client work and / or community education or development projects for people in a range ofThis qualification addresses work in roles that involve service delivery, either direct

supervision of other states and volunteers.

community settings.

Programs are designed to address the social behaviour, health, welfare development andprotection needs of the community.

Workers at this level operate at an advanced skill level and may also have responsibility for the

Course Duration - 2 YearsIELTS Band Score - 5.5

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Diploma of Community Service Work Course Code CHC50608 CRICOS Course Code: 071729D

www.aitt.vic.edu.auAustralian Institute of Technical Training Pty LtdLevel 3, 475 - 485 Flinders LaneMelbourne Victoria 3000 AustraliaTelephone +61 3 9620 1100Facsimile +61 3 9620 1122 Email admissions@aitt.vic.edu.au

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Course Duration Course is offered Full time for TWOYears or 104 weeks including holidayson a full time basis.

Contact Hours 20 hours per week for 72 weeks.

Course Fee AUD$16,990Fees and Charges are subject tochange without prior notice.

Teaching Methods This program is delivered in a classroombased environment and also thesimulated work place environment ifapplicable. The delivery may include faceto face teaching, lectures, discussions,workshop activities, field trips, research;Computer based tasks, home basedlearning activities group works,supervised practical sessions.

AssessmentAssessments may comprise of writtenassignments and project works.Assessments may also includeobservations, portfolio of evidence, thirdpart reports and work place projects.

Career OpportunitiesDiploma of Community Service Workgraduates may work in diverse range ofjobs such as family support services,child protection, local and stategovernment, women's refuges, migrantresource centres, community healthcentres, youth agencies, housingservices, alcohol and drug agencies,family violence services and as caseworkers for government and non-government organisations.

QualificationStudents successfully completing the course will receivethe Nationally Accredited; CHC50608 - Diploma ofCommunity Service Work.

Admission Requirements andPrerequisiteApplicants must be at least 18 years or over.

Academic Requirements

To gain entry to this course, participants should havesuccessfully completed year 12 or secondary studies inapplicants home country equivalent to an Australian Year12 or Cert IV qualification.

Mature age students will also be considered withoutminimum education requirement but with relevant workexperience within chosen area of study and ademonstrated capacity to meet course requirements.Candidates are advised to submit relevant workexperience evidenced by work reference letter oncompany letterhead; work samples; and curriculum vitae.

Entry Advice:

1 Be recognised as competent, through a recognisedtraining program or recognition process, against thefollowing core units of competency from CHC40708Certificate IV in Community Services Work:- CHCCS411A Work effectively in the

community sector- HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally

diverse clients and co-workersOR

2 Have sufficient relevant experience and knowledge ofcommunity work and/or community services to indicatelikely success at this level of qualification in a job roleinvolving:- The application of knowledge with depth in some

areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills.

- A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required and including work with culturally diverse clients and co-workers.

- The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.

English Language Requirements

An English Language proficiency level of one of thefollowing:

- IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent internationallyrecognised exam result in line with DIAC regulations;

- Satisfactory completion of the ESL Course / Englishlanguage course or Satisfactory completion of 5-10weeks ELICOS from a National ELT AccreditationScheme (NEAS) Accredited English Institution with anIELTS score of 5.0

Course Structure (18 Units must be selected for this qualification including: 13 core & 5 electiveunits PLUS 400 hours compulsory Supervised Field Placement)

Core Units Unit NameCHCCD514A Implement community development strategiesCHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case managementCHCCS500A Conduct complex assessment and referralCHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling frameworkCHCCW503A Work intensively with clientsCHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activitiesHLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processesCHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation servicesCHCCS502A Maintain legal and ethical work practicesCHCLD514A Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community

work and servicesCHCCOM504A Develop, implement and promote effective workplace

communicationCHCLD415A Confirm client developmental statusCHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Elective UnitsCHCORG506C Coordinate the work environmentCHCPOL504B Develop and implement policyCHCPOL403B Undertake research activitiesCHCCD615A Develop and implement community development strategiesCHCCD402A Develop and provide community education projectsCHCNET503C Develop New NetworksCHCINF505C Meet statutory and organisation information requirementsCHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriatelyCHCADMIN604A Manage the finances, accounts and resources of an

organisationCHCCSL509A Reflect and improve upon counselling skills