Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
High-level qualification for experienced professionals leading, managing and influencing services across the community sector.
- Duration
- Up to 12 months self-paced online
- How you study
- Online self-paced (Learn @ Home)
- Available in
- Brisbane, Cairns, Central Queensland, Darling Downs – Maranoa, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan – Beaudesert, Moreton Bay – North, Moreton Bay – South, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville, Wide Bay
Course at a glance
- Qualification
- CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, nationally recognised training delivered by Equinox College (RTO 45040)
- Study modes
- Online self-paced (Learn @ Home) only; Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Duration
- Up to 12 months self-paced online
- Entry requirements
- To access QLD subsidised training, you must be an existing worker in the community services sector, A Certificate IV or Diploma in community services is recommended but not required. You need language, literacy and numeracy suited to Advanced Diploma study.
- Practical requirement
- No placement required
- Assessment
- A combination of written knowledge assessment and practical demonstration
- Fees and funding
- Online study $3,000; RPL $2,500. Queensland Government Career Boost funding may be available to eligible students. Check funding and fees
- Next step
- Enquire about this course or start your enrolment
What is the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management?
CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is the national qualification for people who lead and manage community sector organisations, programs or teams. It covers strategic and operational planning, leading teams, managing finances and risk, and governance.
Who this course suits
Experienced coordinators, team leaders, supervisors and managers in disability, aged care, mental health and community services. It also suits employers developing leadership within their workforce.
Leadership and management skills
How you study and are assessed
Delivery is online and self-paced, with up to 12 months to complete. There is no placement. Assessment combines written knowledge tasks with practical demonstration, often drawing on your own workplace.
Funding
Eligible Queensland students may be able to study with Queensland Government Career Boost funding, which carries a co-contribution. Not every student is eligible. See Funding and Fees.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Experienced managers may be able to gain credit through RPL ($2,500). Find out how RPL works.
Career pathways
The qualification supports senior coordination and management roles in the community sector. Promotion, positions and salary depend on your employer and experience and are not guaranteed.
Common questions
Employers can see training for employers. Before enrolling, read the student information.
How you can study
Units of competency
Core units
- CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
- CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCMGT001Develop, implement and review quality framework
- CHCMGT003Lead the work team
- BSBFIM601Manage finances
- BSBINN601Lead and manage organisational change
- BSBMGT608Manage innovation and continuous improvement
- BSBRSK501Manage risk
Elective units
- CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
- CHCCCSM006Provide case management supervision
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies
- CHCMGT005Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
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