CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

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Lead teams in the community services sector

Course Overview

Complete this CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services qualification and you could be working in community services, case management or social housing, involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.

You will have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management, providing direct support to individuals or groups. You may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management, program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

All our community service qualifications have flexible training delivery modes and the option to study on the job. This means you get the most relevant skills and the opportunity to form industry contacts.

You will learn skills in:

Consultation
Community program development
Group work
Advocacy
Case management
Policy and research

Delivery Modes

Units

Total number of units required to be completed = 20

12 core units
8 elective units

All units must be completed successfully to gain the qualification

CORE UNITS

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

CHCCCS003 – INCREASE THE SAFETY OF INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OF SUICIDE
CHCMHS001 – WORK WITH PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
CHCMHS002 – ESTABLISH SELF-DIRECTED RECOVERY RELATIONSHIPS
CHCMHS003 – PROVIDE RECOVERY ORIENTED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
CHCMHS004 – WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE CARE NETWORK AND OTHER SERVICES
CHCMHS007 – WORK EFFECTIVELY IN TRAUMA INFORMED CARE
CHCMHS008 – PROMOTE AND FACILITATE SELF-ADVOCACY
CHCMHS011 – ASSESS AND PROMOTE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING

Funding & Fees

This course is currently funded for eligible students.

Students are required to pay a co-contribution fee.

Students eligible for subsidised training under government funding programs can normally only access the funding once, so it is important that you choose your course carefully.

Eligibility criteria for funding can be found on our Funding and Fees Page

Full course fees are applicable to those students who are not eligible for the government subsidised training.

We have great interest-free payment plans available, in weekly, fortnightly or monthly installments

Inclusions

Entry Requirements

Practical Placement

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Extra Info

Technology requirements

Operating system

Recommended: Windows 10, MacOS Big Sur, iPad OS 14

Internet speed

Use a broadband connection through USB wireless modem, ADSL2+, T1/T2, fibre optic or cable with the speed:
Viewing lecture recordings or conferencing – at least 5MB/sec
Viewing images and webpages – at least 2MB/sec

Internet browsers

Compatible browsers include:
Google Chrome 8x or later (recommended for optimal compatibility, this has been thoroughly tested on Windows)
Safari 14 or later (recommended for optimal compatibility, this has been thoroughly tested on Mac)

Note that add-ons and toolbars can affect any browser’s performance.

If you have any difficulty accessing Equinox College Moodle, check that you are using one of the supported browsers above before you contact external support.

Settings

We recommend that the following be enabled:
Cookies
Popups (in both internet browser and security software)
JavaScript

Resource viewing

We recommend that you use the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
To view all the resources uploaded to Moodle, you will probably need to have Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or an equivalent (e.g. Open Office, Viewer) installed.

Security

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Student Support

We want our students to succeed and go on to really enjoy the work they do in the industry they love, so we have put together a Student Support Program to assist in that journey.

We can provide phone support – Students can organise personal tutorial sessions over the phone. This support is flexible to the needs of the students. It can be an opportunity to seek feedback on assessment prior to submission or seek assistance with assessments.

Resume preparation – Prior to placement or completion of the course, students may access tools and resources to have a personal Resume created that is tailored towards individual support work and includes recent studies and placement experience. Resume development is achieved through face-to-face or over the phone one-on-one sessions.

Interview skills – An interview/coaching workshop is in-built into the course. This workshop provides advice and assistance to students on what to expect during job interviews.

Ongoing Support – Your journey with Equinox Training does not end once you finish your course. We may be able to provide you with customised employment support, by marketing high achievers to employers who are actively recruiting.

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