Diploma of Community Services
How Much Will It Cost?
Payment plans are available.
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Course Rundown
The CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services, offered by Open Colleges, is a nationally recognised qualification for students looking to build a career in the community services sector. This course is designed for people who want to support individuals, families, and communities, while developing the skills needed for case work, service coordination, and leadership roles.
Delivered online with work placement, the course gives students the flexibility to study around work, family, and other commitments. Students can complete the course at their own pace, with up to 24 months to finish their studies.
Throughout the course, students develop practical skills in communication, cultural safety, legal and ethical practice, counselling, case management, mental health support, crisis response, domestic and family violence support, and professional practice.
The course includes a minimum of 240 hours of work placement, supported by Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. Through its partnership with SkilTrak, Open Colleges helps organise work placement for students, giving them the opportunity to gain practical experience in a real community services setting.
Graduates may pursue roles such as Case Worker, Case Manager, Community Services Worker, Team Leader, Program Coordinator, or Community Services Manager. Please note that this is a fee-for-service course and is not government funded. Enquire to learn more.
Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.
Eligibility
Students will need to be at least 18 years old. Students under 18 will need a parent or guardian to complete the parent or guardian declaration on the Enrolment Form.
Students residing in WA/NT under the age of 18, who are not currently studying for their year 12 certificate cannot be enrolled.
Students are recommended to have the language, literacy, and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email.
These skills are equivalent to:
- ACSF Level 4 OR
- Successful completion of a nationally recognised Certificate IV qualification or higher
FAQS
The common misconception is that studying online means that you’re studying alone, but at Open Colleges, they take great pride in the superior support provided to their students. They make it easy for you to get support when you need it with their student support team available available from Monday to Saturday via email, phone, and Live Chat.. They’re here, in tandem with trainers and assessors, to make sure you’re supported the whole way through your course, from the time you enrol right through to your graduation.
