Diploma of Community Services

  • Mode of Delivery Blended

Course Overview

Community services work is all about supporting people, families and communities through real-life challenges — and doing it in a way that’s person-centred, ethical, and grounded in practice.

At this level, you develop specialised community services skills and may work autonomously within your scope of work under broad direction, supporting people to make changes in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing. The role may also include case management and program coordination responsibilities.

Why HCI Global Academy?

  • Low fees with flexible payment plan options

  • World-class learning platform

  • Comprehensive Resources

  • Progress Tracking

  • 24/7 Unlimited Access with pre-recorded lectures

Career Opportunity

With the Diploma of Community Services in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:

  • Community Service Worker
  • Child Protection Worker
  • Family Service Worker
  • Community Development Worker
  • Social Housing Coordinator
  • Community Service Case Manager
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Case Support Worker / Manager
  • Community Group Facilitator

Course Highlights

  • Industry-Relevant Curriculum
  • Experienced Faculty
  • Career Guidance
  • Practical Training

Course requirements

Must be 16 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course*.

*Students below 18 years of age should have consent from their parents prior to getting enrolment in any courses.

  • Completion of Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
  • 18 years and above at course commencement
  • Successful completion of LLND test showing ACSF exit level 3, working at level 4

What will I study?

20 units are required for award of this qualification including:

  • CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
  • CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
  • CHCCCS019 – Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  • CHCCDE028 – Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
  • CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  • HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety
  • CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  • CHCDEV004 – Confirm developmental status
  • CHCCSM016 – Undertake advanced assessments
  • CHCCSM009 – Facilitate goal-directed planning
  • CHCCCS007 – Develop and implement service programs
  • CHCCSL002 – Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
  • CHCDEV005 – Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
  • CHCPOL003 – Research and apply evidence to practice
  • CHCMGT005 – Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
  • CHCCSM010 – Implement case management practice
  • CHCCSM012 – Coordinate complex case requirements
  • CHCCSM013 – Facilitate and review case management

Digital literacy

Basic computer skills includes word processing, using spreadsheets creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use. Having own computer (desktop or laptop) to facilitate the training and assessment.

Reviews

4.7
Based on 4 reviews

Diploma of Community Services

  • Mode of Delivery Blended

Course Overview

Community services work is all about supporting people, families and communities through real-life challenges — and doing it in a way that’s person-centred, ethical, and grounded in practice.

At this level, you develop specialised community services skills and may work autonomously within your scope of work under broad direction, supporting people to make changes in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing. The role may also include case management and program coordination responsibilities.

Why HCI Global Academy?

  • Low fees with flexible payment plan options

  • World-class learning platform

  • Comprehensive Resources

  • Progress Tracking

  • 24/7 Unlimited Access with pre-recorded lectures

Career Opportunity

With the Diploma of Community Services in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:

  • Community Service Worker
  • Child Protection Worker
  • Family Service Worker
  • Community Development Worker
  • Social Housing Coordinator
  • Community Service Case Manager
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Case Support Worker / Manager
  • Community Group Facilitator

Course Highlights

  • Industry-Relevant Curriculum
  • Experienced Faculty
  • Career Guidance
  • Practical Training

Course requirements

Must be 16 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course*.

*Students below 18 years of age should have consent from their parents prior to getting enrolment in any courses.

  • Completion of Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
  • 18 years and above at course commencement
  • Successful completion of LLND test showing ACSF exit level 3, working at level 4

What will I study?

20 units are required for award of this qualification including:

  • CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
  • CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
  • CHCCCS019 – Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  • CHCCDE028 – Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
  • CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  • HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety
  • CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  • CHCDEV004 – Confirm developmental status
  • CHCCSM016 – Undertake advanced assessments
  • CHCCSM009 – Facilitate goal-directed planning
  • CHCCCS007 – Develop and implement service programs
  • CHCCSL002 – Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
  • CHCDEV005 – Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
  • CHCPOL003 – Research and apply evidence to practice
  • CHCMGT005 – Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
  • CHCCSM010 – Implement case management practice
  • CHCCSM012 – Coordinate complex case requirements
  • CHCCSM013 – Facilitate and review case management

Digital literacy

Basic computer skills includes word processing, using spreadsheets creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use. Having own computer (desktop or laptop) to facilitate the training and assessment.

Reviews

4.7
Based on 4 reviews
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Admin – April 03, 2016:
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Ahsan – April 01, 2016:
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Sara – March 31, 2016:
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