NAME & CODE

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

DURATION

Three to four weeks after receiving the required portfolio.  During this period, a professional conversation, demonstration of relevant skills, knowledge and experience, and third-party evidence check will be conducted.

WHO ARE ELIGIBLE?

This certificate will give you official level Diploma qualifications in Community Services. People who are educated, trained, caring and wish to work in aged and disability care industries are eligible. Individual support workers are an essential part of meeting the demands of our growing aging population. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

REQUIRED  EVIDENCES

PROCESSING STEPS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no selected entry requirements for this qualification. However, candidates for the qualification must be 18 years of age or over, have at least 12 years of education or the equivalent and be proficient in English.

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 meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Diploma of Community Services. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

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

Working in the aged and disability care can be a highly rewarding job. It might open the opportunity to understand the meaningful difference in people’s lives. The Diploma of Community Services reflects the function of people in the community or residential setting who comply with an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may also require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. 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…