CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
This qualification reflects the roles of community services and case management workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.
At this level, workers usually work autonomously under broad directions from senior management, provide direct support to individuals or groups and may be responsible: for the supervision of other workers and volunteers; case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.
Employment Opportunities
- Assistant Community Services Worker
- Assistant Community Worker
- Care Team Leader
- Case Coordinator
- Community Access Coordinator
- Community Care Manager
- Community Program Coordinator
- Community Recreation Coordinator
- Community Services Coordinator
- Community Work Coordinator
- Community Worker
- Coordinator of Volunteer Work
- Disability Team Leader
- Support Facilitator
- Team Leader
Qualification information
To successfully complete this qualification students must complete the 16 units of competency and a mandatory 100 hour work placement.
Core units
- CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
- CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
- CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
- CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
Elective Units
- CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs.
- CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour
- CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management.
- CHCCSM007 Undertake case management in a child protection framework.
- CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person centred service responses.
- CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion.
- CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities.
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships.
Course requirements and recommendations
Requirements:
- National police check (must cover working with vulnerable people)
- Comprehend, communicate and complete assessment tasks in English
- Have the ability to complete manual tasks including tasks that involve bending, pushing, pulling, lifting.
Highly recommended
- Current influenza vaccination
- COVID-19 vaccination
Study options
- External paper based – self paced.
- Online – self paced – learn.hanmac.qld.edu.au
Course duration
12 months.
Start date
Online and external options having a rolling start and can be enrolled into throughout the year.
Fees
Full fee – $4784
Higher Level Skills co-contribution fee – $560 non concessional / $480 concessional
National police check (if completed by HANMAC) $47.15
Student polo shirt – $38 per shirt
Funding option
The Higher Level Skills program, funded by the Queensland Government, may be available for Queensland based students enrolling into this qualification. Eligibility criteria applies. For further information on the Higher Level Skills program including the eligibility criteria and the Queensland Governments Higher Level Skills fact sheet click here
Enrolling students must be existing workers in the Community Services and Health industry, which includes parents and unpaid carers of NDIS participants, to access funding.
Register your interest in this course
To register your interest in this course complete the Expression of Interest form and return it to HANMAC in person or via [email protected]