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$2,500

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$2,200

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Course Code: CHC52025

Diploma of Community Services

The CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services is a senior qualification designed for people who want to take on leadership and coordination roles within community, health, and social service organisations. The course develops advanced skills in case management, advocacy, service coordination, and working with complex client needs, while strengthening your ability to support individuals, families, and communities to achieve positive outcomes.

This diploma is ideal for those seeking career progression into supervisory or specialist roles and for professionals wanting to broaden their impact within the community services sector. Graduates are highly valued for their ability to manage risk, lead ethical practice, and navigate complex service systems. If you are ready to step into a more influential role and build a long-term career in community services, the Diploma of Community Services provides a strong and respected pathway.

QLD Government Funding is available for this program. APPLY NOW!

Complete this CHC52025 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

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LEARN @ HOME

Study from home, online self-paced, where you will have up to 18 months to complete

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
CHCCSM017 – 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

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.

Concession Holders – $30.00 ($1.50 per unit)
Non-Concession Holders – $60.00 ($3.00 per unit)

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

Fee for Service Fee – $2,000

**PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE FOR FEE FOR SERVICE STUDENTS**

$200 deposit must be paid upon enrolment, then weekly or fortnightly payments. (This amount is inclusive of the total fee)
All Fee for Service fees must be paid in full prior to Certificate being issued

All payment plans incur a small fee which will be outlined in the Payment Plan agreement with Pay Advantage https://www.payadvantage.com.au

Approved Delivery Locations

Brisbane
Cairns
Central Queensland
Darling Downs – Maranoa
Gold Coast
Ipswich
Logan – Beaudesert
Moreton Bay – North
Moreton Bay – South
Sunshine Coast
Toowoomba
Townsville
Wide Bay

  •  Access to qualified and industry current trainers and assessors
  • Assessment in the workplace for existing workers in the industry
  • All course materials, tuition, work placement and support services are included in the total course cost

We require 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.
  • Be currently employed in an aged care, disability, or community services role

You will be required to demonstrate 100 hours of work-based experience in the areas of mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, housing, adolescent development, parenting or family support, that meets the criteria of the relevant units of competency

Further Study Options

CHC62015 – Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Development