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CHC52025 – Diploma of Community Services reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management.
Workers support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. They may also undertake case management and program coordination.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
*Non-Tuition fees not included
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or Australian equivalent is mandatory.
Students must be 18 years old and above.
A minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required.
For more information regarding the commonly acceptable types of English language proficiency evidence, along with the verification methods, please click here
Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.
The minimum requirements for the specification of laptops can be found in the Student Equipment Required section below.
Prior to enrolment, all prospective students are required to complete a compulsory Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment. This assessment is completed as part of the pre-enrolment process through the LLND Portal – myllnd.com/login/
The LLND assessment helps identify whether a student may need additional support during their studies and ensures they are placed in a course that is appropriate for their skill level. Assessments are aligned with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and include language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills.
Students must complete their LLND assessment via the LLND Portal before they can be formally enrolled. Further instructions on how to access and complete the assessment will be provided to prospective students as part of the pre-enrolment process.
The college offers rolling intakes, allowing students to choose their preferred commencement date with the college. This provides flexibility for the students by allowing them to select the commencement date that best suits their academic plans. For further information, please contact our student support: [email protected].
There are no pre-requisites for this qualification.
| Core Unit Code | Core Unit Title |
|---|---|
| *CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| *CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| *CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCSM017 | Facilitate and review case management |
| #CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services |
| *CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| *CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| *CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| *CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| *CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
| *CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| *HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| Elective Unit Code | Elective Unit Title |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| *CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCDIS017 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS019 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
| *CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| *CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| *CHCMGT001 | Develop, implement and review quality framework |
| *CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
| #CHCDEV005 requires students to performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria during a period of at least 100 hours of work with a community services workplace. | |
| Description of licensing/ condition requirements | * The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and
State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of
practice.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this
qualification at the time of publication.
Note: The Statutory & forensic child, youth & family welfare specialisation must be achieved in order to meet the minimum education requirements for child protection and youth justice practice in Victoria. In addition, to meet the minimum education requirements for entry into child protection practice in Victoria, diploma qualifications must be approved by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) |
118803G
52 weeks
Face to face mode of delivery consisting of Face to face physical and face to face virtual
20 units of competency
$16,000*
$14,000*
*Non-Tuition fees not included.
Student Work placement provides students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in real scenarios. It is a requirement of this qualification that students undertake a minimum of 100 unpaid student work placement hours.
The college organises student placement. Students will be given a student work placement diary which will need to be completed during their placement hours. Students must be willing to undertake a placement in a healthcare or community care facility and/or within a simulated healthcare or community care environment during the program. Should students be required to travel interstate for placement, the college will cover the cost of all interstate travel and accommodation during the placement, however students will be required to organise their own local travel to and from these facilities
Students will be notified of their placement details prior to commencing student work placement. Students are required to organise their own travel to and from these facilities and may be required to undertake placement anywhere within Australia.
Prior to attending student work placement, students must demonstrate satisfactory course progression. Students are required to complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
Click this link to access the module: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/course/index.php?categoryid=3
Students must meet the following mandatory requirements at their own expense. Students will be notified when to obtain these documents:
Students MUST have the following IT equipment prior to enrolling the college and will require a suitable study space for self-study, assessment activities, or to participate in face-to-face virtual classes. Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
Laptop with the following recommended System Requirements:
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
INTERNET REQUIREMENTS:
The following academic and employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:
International students can enrol in Australian universities to continue and pursue this career path and/or enrol in a higher-level qualification after completing this qualification. They can then apply their knowledge and skills gained in Australia or their home country to seek work anywhere in the world.
In summary, the completion of this qualification can allow students to work for Community Services job roles for a diversity of employers across various fields such as:
Please Note: Completion of an REACH qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.
Once the units of competency required in the training package for this qualification have been successfully completed, the student will be issued with a Diploma of Community Services (CHC52025) and an academic transcript of all completed units within 30 calendar days. Students who successfully complete individual units of competency within the qualification, but not the qualification in its entirety will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment. This document contains a record of all completed units and will be available to students by the end of their course.
Reach Community College does not guarantee:
Reach Community College qualifications only fulfil the academic requirement, not a licensed trade qualification, traineeship or apprenticeship.
Reach Community College does not:
We strongly advise that students consult with a registered migration agent if they require more specific information. For the most up to date information please refer to the Australian Government’s Home Affairs website: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
