Diploma of Community Services

Diploma

This qualification will give you specialised skills to be able to work in roles in community services, case management or social housing. You will be involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Course Code

CHC52015, 0100663

Intake Months

Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct

About this course

This qualification will give you specialised skills to be able to work in roles in community services, case management or social housing. You will be involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.

Study locations

City Campus

Northbridge Campus

Career pathways

Community Care Manager, Family Services Coordinator, Community Worker, Case Coordinator (Disability/Community Services), Family Support Worker

Course structure

Core Units

CHCCCS007

Develop and implement service programs

CHCCOM003

Develop workplace communication strategies

CHCDEV002

Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services

CHCDIV003

Manage and promote diversity

CHCLEG003

Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCMGT005

Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

HLTWHS004

Manage work health and safety

Elective Units

CHCCCS004

Assess co-existing needs

CHCCSM004

Coordinate complex case requirements

CHCCSM005

Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management

CHCCSM006

Provide case management supervision

CHCCDE010

Develop and lead community engagement strategies to enhance participation

CHCCDE012

Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes

CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

CHCDIS008

Facilitate community participation and social inclusion

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