CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

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CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

Course Overview

CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

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

How we deliver our training

LEARN @ HOME PROGRAM

Electronic Resources

RECOGNISED PRIOR LEARNING

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Course 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

Course Fees

Course Fees vary dependent on an individuals current circumstances.

Please contact us to discuss your fee options.

We offer concessional and non-concessional options based on your specific circumstances.

RPL FEE – $1700

$200 on enrolment (non-refundable)
Payment Plan available
- $130 per week for 12 weeks)
- (see our RPL page here for more details)

Fee for Service Cost – $2200

Course fee ($2000) plus Enrolment fee ($200)
$200 on enrolment (non-refundable)
Payment Plan available
- $80 per week for 26 weeks

Extra Info

Entry Requirements

We recommend that you:

have completed a minimum of an AQF level III certificate.
are over the age of 18 before enrolling, as the placement and employment outcomes are limited for students under 18 years.

Equinox College is approved to deliver this training and assessment on behalf of Aspire to Succeed RTO#32555

Practical Placement

You will complete 100 hours of supervised field placements with one of 170 government and community service agencies in the areas of mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, housing, adolescent development, parenting and family support. Eligibility for supervised work placement is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Police Clearance. You will also need a Working with Children Check if your placement involves contact with children.

A Work Placement is compulsory for students undertaking this Diploma. A minimum of 100 hours of work placement is required. Some units in these qualifications require you to demonstrate your skills in a work place setting. These units will be highlighted on your study plan.

We will assist you in finding a suitable host for your work placement.

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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