NAME & CODE

Diploma of Community Services, Qualification Code and Units of Competency- CHC52015

DURATION

Approximately three to four weeks following the receipt of the necessary portfolio.  A professional discussion, an exhibit of pertinent abilities, expertise, and experience, and a third-party verification of the proof will all take place during this time.

WHO ARE ELIGIBLE?

You will receive official level Diploma degrees in Community Services with this certificate. Eligible candidates include those with a degree, training, compassion, and a desire to work in the aging and disability care sectors. In order to satisfy the demands of our aging population, individual support workers are becoming increasingly important. According to the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work in order to be qualified.

REQUIRED EVIDENCES

PROCESSING STEPS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This certification has no specific admission requirements. Candidates for the qualification must, however, be at least eighteen years old, possess at least twelve years of formal education, or the equivalent, and speak English fluently.

PACKAGING RULES

The students enrolled in CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services, units of competency as listed below:

Total number of units = 16

• 8 core units
• 8 elective units, consisting of:

      at least 6 units from the electives listed below

• up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
• Any combination of electives that satisfies the aforementioned requirements may be chosen to earn the Diploma in Community Services. Electives may be combined in certain situations to offer a qualification with a specialization.

Packaging for each specialisation:

• at least 4 Group A electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
• at least 3 Group B electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Community Services (Social Housing)
• all Group C electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Community Services (Statutory & forensic child, youth & family welfare)

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
 

Core Units:

Elective Units:

CAREER

Providing care for the elderly and disabled can be a very fulfilling career. It might present a chance to comprehend the significant differences in people's lives. The role of people in the community or residential settings who adhere to an individualized plan to provide person-centered support to people who may also require support due to ageing, disability, or other reasons is reflected in the Diploma in Community Services.

Occupational titles may additionally include:

• Community Care Manager
• Coordinator of Volunteer Work
• Team Leader
• Family Services Coordinator
• Support Facilitator (Community Services)
• Community Housing Resources Worker
• Community Development Worker for Social Housing
• Community Recreation Coordinator
• Housing Manager
• Case Coordinator (Community Services)
• Welfare Support Worker
• Senior Youth Worker
• Disability Team Leader
• And many more…