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CHC52025

Diploma of
Community Services

CRICOS xxxxx

Course Description


NOTE

The new qualification CHC52025 is the same as the qualification CHC52021 with the exception of the CHCCSM017 instead of CHCCSM013. The difference between the two units of competency is ONLY the number of work placement hours, where the new unit CHCCSM017 no longer has the compulsory 100 hours. The entire new qualification CHC52025 now requires 100 hours of work placement in total instead of the 200 hours that CHC52021 required.

AHSI will still require the total of 400 hours of competency.

This qualification reflects the role of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, coordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. Workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management, program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

KEY INFORMATION
Duration 104 weeks including holidays and 400 hours of work placement
AQF Level 5
Course Delivery Face-to-Face

Areas of Study

  • Community Services

Course Entry Requirements

International Students
  • Students must be 18 years or above.
  • Must meet Student Visa Requirements
  • Complete a Pre-Enrolment Review prior to enrolment
  • Complete an online language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment (on campus)
  • Basic -intermediate level of computer skills
  • Completed education level of year 12 or equivalent
  • Proficient in English International Students require either an
    • IELTS level of 6.0 or above with no band under 5.5 or
    • TOEFL 60-78 (internet-based) or
    • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) 52 or
    • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169 or
    • OET score of C for each test component
Domestic Students
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Satisfactorily completed Year 12 or equivalent
  • Be able to read and comprehend course requirements
  • Have an intermediate to advanced understanding of computers and the internet to assist with conducting research and complete assessments

Course Structure

This qualification consists of 20 units of competency that is made up of 12 core units and 8 elective units

All students enrolled in this qualification are required to undertake work placement. Work placement provides the student with the opportunity to put into practice the skills learned in the classroom. Work placement requirements will be discussed during Student Orientation.

AHSI will organise the work placement opportunities for students and where possible in organisations located close to their address. Should a student wish to change the work placement provider, they will need AHSI suitability approval and this can only take place after AHSI has assessed that organisation and signed a contract with the new provider.

Work placement requirements

  • Hold a Working with Children Check
  • Hold a National Criminal Police Check
  • Are physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately to personal needs
  • First Aid Course certificate
  • Up-to-date immunisation including COVID19

Core units

CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCCSM017 Facilitate and review case management
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
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 units

CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDEV004 Confirm developmental status
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCDE027 Implement Community Development Strategies

Career opportunities

Possible career opportunities relevant to this qualification include:

  • Community Development Officer
  • Community Services Worker
  • Case Coordinator/Worker/Manager
  • Alcohol and another Drug Support Worker
  • Youth Support Worker
  • Program Coordinator/Manager
  • Welfare Worker


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