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CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services (Child, Youth and Family Welfare)

This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.

 

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At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals.

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CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services (Child, Youth and Family Welfare)

CRICOS Course Code: 110297G

Entry requirements:

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Domestic & International students:

All students will need to complete a Pre-Training Review (PTR) before enrolling to ensure your suitability for undertaking this course. All students must complete a Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment as part of the PTR.

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  • Completed year 12 or equivalent​

  • Must be 18 years of age or above​​

  • Work Placement requirements: 

    • A satisfactory National Police Clearance (not older than 6 months at time of enrolment)

    • Have a current Working with Children Check.

    • Completion of NDIS Online module- ‘Worker Orientation Module: Quality, safety and You’.

    • Completion of COVID-19 infection control training from Department of Health

    • Updated vaccination record

    • Have a reasonable level of fitness to cope with standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching

    • Are physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately to personal needs

Additional entry requirements for international students:

  • English requirements:

    • meet one of the following English proficiency requirements:

      • Valid IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent, with no score below 5.0 in any band

      • Evidence of successful completion of at least five (5) years (full time equivalent) study taught and assessed in English. Confirmation documentation from the home university/school will be required.

      • Completion of an Australian Certificate III qualification or higher AQF level.

Delivery Mode

Class-based delivery: 20 hours per week

Work placement: 200 hours

Self-study sessions: Students need to allocate around 8 hours of self- study time per week to enhance their understanding and complete some assessment tasks.

Course duration

Total of 104 weeks:

  • 70 weeks of class-based sessions

  • 10 weeks of work placement

  • 24 weeks of holidays

Career Outcomes

  • Community Services Coordinator

  • Community Case Manager

  • Team Leader

  • Case Manager

Pathway

After completion of CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services (Case Management), students may wish to undertake CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or a pathway to higher education such as:

  • Bachelor of Social Work

  • Bachelor of Human Services

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