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CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

Domestic Students

Key facts

Domestic students

CHC52021

Duration: 8 terms

Delivery: Face to Face and online

Number of Units: 20

Placement: 400 Hours

Course Description

Diploma of Community Services will develop skills in community services, case management and crisis enabling the trainee to manage, coordinate and deliver personcentred services to individuals, groups and
communities.

We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully satisfy the demands POSSIBLE of the workplace.

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International applicants must be 18 years or older.
Year 11 or equivalent certificate of senior secondary education.
Recommended English Level: IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.0) or equivalent. (If the level of English is insufficient, a suitablecourse can be organised).
A Pre-Training Review, LLN and suitability interview will be mandatory before placement in the program is granted.

This program is delivered in a full-time study mode of 20h per week over 2 academic years - 72 college weeks. Students are required to complete 2 blocks of work-based training of 200 hours each to meet the accreditation requirements of ACWA. Work-based placement is compulsory providing practical skills and fostering the confidence and competence needed to excel in the field of community services.

The work-based training is supervised and mentored by employer representative, and assessed by qualified trainer who will visit and assess students during placements. Students are issued Logbooks to record attendance, work experience, and evidence of assessments/ participation. In addition, students are required to prepare journals covering their learning experiences during placements.

Work Placement

Work Placement is required to receive the award for Diploma of Community Services (CHC52021). We assist in securing a work
placement for you and assist in the organisation of the workplace learning and associated workplace activities. The work placement
is unpaid and the daily working hours will be negotiated between students and the health and care service centre. Our trainers will
visit each centre during the work placement to assess student performance as part of the assessment of the practical components
of the course.

For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires:

Police Record Check
Working with Children Check

The Diploma of Community Services (CHC52021) opens doors to a multitude of career paths, including social work, counseling,
youth work, disability services, and aged care. Whether your passion lies in advocating for social justice or supporting vulnerable
populations, this diploma sets the stage for a rewarding career in community services.

Students considering further study can enroll in Bachelor of Social Work and pursue roles as social workers, providing support and
assistance to individuals and families facing challenges such as poverty, domestic violence, mental health issues, or substance
abuse.

These qualifications are recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), meaning that you can take this qualification
anywhere within Australia.

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