Diploma of Community Services (WA only)

CHC52021

Location

Study Mode

Classroom, On Campus, Workplace

Outcomes

Aged Care Service Manager, Aged Care Worker, Case Manager, Case Worker, Community Care Worker, Community Development Officer, Community Manager, Community Services Manager, Community Services Worker, Community Worker, Youth Worker

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Qualification

Diploma

Awarded By

Industry Skills Training

Duration

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Start Date

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Payment Option

Payment plan, Upfront payment

This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Industry Skills Training offers a number of payment options to suit you commitments and lifestyle. You can either:

Pay the full amount up front;
Pay course fees by installment; OR
Present a signed authority from a third party to invoice that third party for the students fees and charges.

This course is conducted under the Jobs and Skills WA scheme and government funding is available for students eligible for Jobs and Skills WA Priority Industry Training and Local Skills, Lower Fees programs.

Course fees:

Student Tuition Non-Concession rate (Priority Industry Training/Lower Fees, Local Skills programs)*: $1,200.00
Student Tuition Concession rate (Priority Industry Training program)*: $400.00

*Note:

The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees.

Concession: $499.20
Non Concession $1684.80

Capped per calendar year at:

Concession: $400.00
Non Concession if aged 15-24 years: $400.00
Non Concession if aged 25 years+: $1200.00

Eligibility

Participants are able to access mainstream training under the Jobs & Skills Priority Industry Training (PIT) and Participation – Work Readiness program and must meet the following requirements:

Primary place of residence to be in WA,
No longer attending secondary school
Holders of a sub-class 309, 444, 785, 790, 820 or 826 visa;
Secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 457; or
holders of a Bridging Visa E (subclasses 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of subclass 785 or 790
An Australian citizen or a permanent visa holder.

In addition, Jobs & Skills Participation – Work Readiness program participants must meet further requirements:

Unemployed or underemployed & have a written referral from an Approved Participation Referral Agent
If self -referred, referred by another agency; or
Must hold a health care card or pension card.

Please enquire to discuss your eligibility.

Course Rundown

Please note - this course is available to Western Australian residents only. If you are looking for a career that utilises your great communication and interpersonal skills as well as your desire to help others in the community, then this CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Industry Skills Training could be a great career step. This qualification is also ideal for people already working in the community services sector who wish to expand their knowledge in the field and further their career. The course will teach you essential skills required for holding positions involved in community services, case management and social housing that focus on management, coordination and delivery of person-centred services to individuals, groups and various communities. By acquiring skills such as facilitating workplace debriefing and support processes, managing legal and ethical compliance, assessing and promoting social, emotional and physical well-being, providing advocacy and representation services and development and facilitation of all aspects of case management, you will be able to confidently perform in a range of community services positions across a broad spectrum of organisations. This qualification will also enable you to work autonomously under broad directions from senior management, as well as to oversee the work of junior staff members. This course if offered at our Malaga campus (full time Mon – Fri), and our Joondalup campus (3 evenings a week Tues-Thurs). There is a minimum work placement component of 100 hours. Note: This course is available through the Jobs & Skills WA Priority Industry Training and Lower Fees, Local Skills programs. A government funded discount is available for eligible students. Enquire now to find out if you qualify. This course is NOT available to people on 500 or 600 visas.

Eligibility

Completion of CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services or equivalent industry experience is preferred prior to commencing this course.
If you do not meet the entry requirements of CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services, we recommend applying for CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services or CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services, both available with Industry Skills Training.
Students must have prior work or study experience in Community Services.
You will probably be currently employed in the industry or have very recent experience.

Students will need to provide their Unique Student Identifier (USI) which we can assist with, photo identification and meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

When obtaining the CHC52021 Community Services qualification from Industry Skills Training, you may study the following subjects (total of 16 units):

Core units:

CHCCCS007 – Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS019 – Recognise and respond to crisis programs
CHCDEV005 – Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCCSM013 – Facilitate and review case management
CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT005 – Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety

Elective units:

CHCCOM003 – Develop workplace communication strategies
BSBPEF401 – Manage personal health and wellbeing
CHCCSL001 – Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCADV002 – Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS011 – Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCDIS017 – Facilitate community participation and social inclusion

Why study with Industry Skills Training

Industry Skills Training (IST), based in WA, is a dynamic and well-established Registered Training Organisation. We specialise in offering courses tailored to emerging and expanding industries such as Individual Support, Allied Health and Community Services.

Our highly skilled professional team delivers nationally recognised qualifications, focusing on job seekers, individuals returning to the workforce, and those planning a career progression or a career change. As a proud Jobs & Skills WA provider, we ensure quality education is both accessible and affordable.

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Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will gain a nationally recognised CHC52021 Diploma in Community Services qualification from Industry Skills Training.

This qualification will give you the contemporary skills and knowledge, as well as confidence to become an excellent performer across a range of roles in the community services sector. You will be able to competently engage in case management, social care and support and social housing roles across a large number of government, not-for-profit and private organisations involved in providing community social care.

Youth Worker