CHC52021 - Diploma of Community Services
This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management, and social housing workers who manage, coordinate and deliver person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad direction from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may supervise other workers and volunteers, coordinate case management programmes, or develop new business opportunities.
Course
overview
STUDENT
International and Domestic students
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
English equivalence to 5.5 IELTS or similar (Additional LLN testing to the relevant AQF level may be requested)
CAREER PROSPECTS
• Social Housing Coordinator
• Community Services Worker
• Welfare Officer
• Case Manager
• Family Support Worker
• Coordinator Youth Services
• Team Leader / Supervisor
industry placement
During your studies, you will complete 200 hours of Industry placement with one of Empyrean's partners and learn the practical aspects of your course.
DURATION
During your course, you will study at Empyrean for two days each week for ten weeks, followed by two weeks holiday break for each term, and there are four terms in the year. This training is face-to-face training in a classroom environment. Total 52 weeks (1 year)
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT
Completion of the equivalent level Australian certificate/ qualification. Completion of year 10 high school or equivalent.”
STUDY PATHWAY
After completing the qualification, students may progress to study Social Studies or Social Work Degree
ASSESSMENT
Units of competence will be assessed using a selection of tools, portfolios, essays, reports, role-plays, practical observations, case studies, questioning, simulation activities and written tests.
Units of competency
| UNIT CODE | CORE UNITS |
|---|---|
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CHCCCS004 |
Assess coexisting needs. |
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CHCCCS007 |
Develop and implement service programmes. |
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CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations. |
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CHCCCM013 |
Facilitate and review case management. |
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CHCDEV005 |
Analyse the impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services. |
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CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence. |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people. |
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCLEG003 |
Manage legal and ethical compliance. |
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CHCMGT005 |
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support process. |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve your professional practice. |
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HLTWHS003 |
Maintain at-work health and safety. |
| UNIT CODE | ELECTIVE UNITS C- CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY WELFARE |
|---|---|
|
CHCCSM015 |
Undertake case management in a child protection framework
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CHCMHS013 |
Implement trauma informed care
|
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CHCPRT025 |
Identify and report children and young people at risk
|
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CHCPRT027 |
Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people |
| UNIT CODE | ELECTIVE UNITS A -CASE MANAGEMENT |
|---|---|
|
CHCCSM010 |
Implement case management practice
|
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CHCCSM012 |
Coordinate complex case requirements
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CHCCSM014 |
Provide case management supervision
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CHCCSM015 |
Undertake case management in a child protection framework |
Your studies will prepare you for
- Legal and Ethical Compliance
- Society and Diversity
- Personal and Professional Development
- Case Management 1: Working with Clients
- Case Management 2: Working with Peer Case Employees
- Program Development
- Practical skills implementation