Course Code: CHC62015

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

The CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is a high-level qualification for experienced professionals who want to lead, manage, and influence services across the community sector. The course develops advanced capabilities in strategic planning, leadership, governance, workforce management, and service delivery, equipping you to oversee teams, programs, and organisations operating in complex community environments.

This qualification is ideal for current or aspiring managers, program leaders, and senior practitioners seeking to move into executive or sector leadership roles. Graduates are well positioned to manage compliance, drive quality improvement, and lead services that deliver meaningful social impact. If you are ready to step into senior leadership and shape the future of community services, the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is a powerful and respected pathway.

The qualification CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management reflects the role of workers who are middle managers or managers across a range of community sector organisations. These people work independently and report to executive management, directors or boards of management. They undertake a range of functions requiring the application of knowledge and skills to achieve results in line with the organisation’s goals and strategic directions.

At this level, workers have responsibility for planning and monitoring service delivery, recruitment and performance management of other paid or unpaid workers, managing risk and contributing to continuous improvement within the scope of their specific role. This may include management of a specific programs or project, or broader management of a community-based organisation, early childhood education service, not-for-profit organisation or community centre.

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LEARN @ HOME

Study from home, online self-paced, where you will have up to 12 months to complete

As part of this training, you will be required to complete 13 units of competency:

  • 8 core units
  • 5 elective units

CORE UNITS

CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity

CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework

CHCMGT003 Lead the work team

BSBFIM601 Manage finances

BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change

BSBMGT608 Manage innovation and continuous improvement

BSBRSK501 Manage risk

ELECTIVE UNITS

CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs

CHCCCSM006 Provide case management supervision

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies

CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes

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 ($2.50 per unit)
Non-Concession Holders – $60.00 ($5.00 per unit)

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

Fee for Service Fee – $3,000

**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

Successful applicants will need to:

  • Have obtained a Certificate IV or Diploma in a community services based qualification previously (however, this is not mandatory)
  • Achieve a level of language, literacy and numeracy appropriate for an Advanced Diploma course via our Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills Indicator