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Diploma of Community Services (Perth only)
CHC52021
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This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.
How Much Will It Cost?
Government funding may be available for this course through WA Jobs & Skills, significantly reducing your fees if you meet the eligibility criteria. Enquire now to check your eligibility.
Jobs and Skills WA Funding
Jobs & Skills WA funding is available for eligible students enrolled in this course. Submit your enquiry now to learn more about this opportunity!
Course Rundown
If you are looking for a career that utilises your great communication and interpersonal skills as well as your desire to help others in the community, then this CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Industry Skills Training could be a great career step. This qualification is also ideal for people already working in the community services sector who wish to expand their knowledge in the field and further their career.
This course is delivered in-classroom at one of Industry Skills Training’s campuses:
- Joondalup (evening classes available)
- Malaga (day classes available)
The course will teach you essential skills required for holding positions involved in community services, case management and social housing that focus on management, coordination and delivery of person-centred services to individuals, groups and various communities.
By acquiring skills such as facilitating workplace debriefing and support processes, managing legal and ethical compliance, assessing and promoting social, emotional and physical well-being, providing advocacy and representation services and development and facilitation of all aspects of case management, you will be able to confidently perform in a range of community services positions across a broad spectrum of organisations.
This qualification will also enable you to work autonomously under broad directions from senior management, as well as to oversee the work of junior staff members.
200 hours of work placement is required to complete this course.
Important Information
Before you continue, please check if this course suits your needs:
- You must be an Australian citizen or resident. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept enrolments from International Student Visa holders (Subclass 500).
- This course is delivered in-person, with evening classes (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) in Joondalup and daytime classes (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM) in Malaga.
- Know the time commitment. The course runs for 22 weeks full-time in Malaga or 27 weeks part-time in Joondalup.
If any of these restrictions affect you, this course may not be suitable. Otherwise, keep reading to learn more!
Government funding may be available for this course through WA Jobs & Skills, significantly reducing your fees if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility
There are no academic entry requirements for this qualification. Students are required to provide their Unique Student Identifier (USI) which we can assist with, photo identification and meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements.
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What You’ll Learn
In this CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services course the subjects that may be studies include:
Core units
- CHCCCS007 – Develop and implement service programs
- CHCCCS019 – Recognise and respond to crisis programs
- CHCDEV005 – Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
- CHCCSM013 – Facilitate and review case management
- CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCMGT005 – Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
- CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
- CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
- CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety
Elective units
- CHCCOM003 – Develop workplace communication strategies
- BSBPEF401 – Manage personal health and wellbeing
- CHCCSL001 – Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
- CHCADV002 – Provide advocacy and representation services
- CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCMHS011 – Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- CHCDIS017 – Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
200 hours of work placement is also required.
Why study with Industry Skills Training
Industry Skills Training (IST), based in WA, is a dynamic and well-established Registered Training Organisation. We specialise in offering courses tailored to emerging and expanding industries such as Individual Support, Allied Health and Community Services.
Our highly skilled professional team delivers nationally recognised qualifications, focusing on job seekers, individuals returning to the workforce, and those planning a career progression or a career change. As a proud Jobs & Skills WA provider, we ensure quality education is both accessible and affordable.
Where Will It Lead Me?
On completion of this course, you will gain a nationally recognised CHC52021 Diploma in Community Services qualification from Industry Skills Training.
This qualification will give you the contemporary skills and knowledge, as well as confidence to become an excellent performer across a range of roles in the community services sector. You will be able to competently engage in case management, social care and support and social housing roles across a large number of government, not-for-profit and private organisations involved in providing community social care.
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