Diploma of Community Services (WA only)

CHC52015

Location

Study Mode

Blended, Workplace

Outcomes

Aged Care Service Manager, Aged Care Worker, Case Coordinator, Case Management Supervisor, Community Care Worker, Community Centre Manager, Community Development Manager, Community Development Officer, Community Development Youth Worker, Community Services Case Manager, Community Services Manager, Community Wellness Officer, Community Worker, Indigenous Community Liaison Officer, Indigenous Youth Worker, Youth and Family Services Officer

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Qualification

Diploma

Awarded By

Insight Training

Duration

Flexible to suit your needs

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

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?

This course is government-subsidised under the WA government's Jobs and Skills WA program which applies to eligible WA residents.

For full fee paying students, Insight Training offers an up-front payment option, or a number of easy payment plans.

Please enquire now to see if you qualify for government funding or to find out about Insight Training's payment plans and course fees.

Course Rundown

If you are a compassionate person with good communication skills, and would like to build a rewarding career based on building stronger local communities, then this CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Insight Training could be just the thing you're looking for. This contemporary course is specifically designed to give you all the skills and knowledge required to take on challenges presented in community services roles, as well as the ability to take on more senior and management roles in the sector. You will learn essential skills such as how to analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services, how to develop and implement service programs, how to manage legal and ethical compliance and how to develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management. The course will allow you to choose an elective specialisation that focuses on one of the important aspects of community work such as drug and alcohol recovery, mental health, disability, youth work or case management. The course also involves 100-120 hours of practical work placement which will allow you to gain crucial practical experience required to hit the ground running once you take on a specific role in the industry. You have a choice of studying this course online (blended with virtual classes), or by correspondence. Please note that both options still involve the practical work experience component. This course is government funded through the Jobs and Skills WA program, which applies to eligible WA residents. This course uses the following delivery methods, please take this into account when assessing course suitability:

Blended with virtual classes - you can do the whole course online but you do need to attend some online classes at specific times (a couple of nights per week) with trainers. This study mode is government funded and is the most popular type of study mode used by students at Insight Training.

Please Note: This course is NOT available to people on a 500 or 600 visa.

Eligibility

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but it is preferred that students have obtained a minimum of a School Certificate or equivalent.

Please note that this course is only available to students in Western Australia, and is NOT available to people on 500 or 600 visas.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

While completing the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Insight Training, you will need to complete 16 units comprising of eight core and eight elective units over three terms. Subject you may study include:

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

Compulsory Electives:

CHCCSM005 – Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCCDE003 – Work within a community development framework
CHCMHS011 – Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing

Generalist Stream – Classroom Based:

CHCDIS008 – Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
CHCADV002 – Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCCSL001 – Establish and confirm the counselling relationship

Alcohol And Other Drugs Stream – Online Only:

CHCAOD004 – Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD009 – Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
CHCCCS019 – Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCMHS005 – Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues

Mental Health Stream – Online Only:

CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS004 – Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS005 – Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues
CHCMHS002 – Establish a self-directed recovery relationship

Child And Youth Stream – Online Only:

CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
CHCCSL001 – Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT003 – Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people

Disability Stream – Online Only:

CHCDIS005 – Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS007 – Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS008 – Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS010 – Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs

Case Management Specialisation – Online Only:

CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
CHCCSM004 – Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCSM006 – Provide case management supervision
CHCADV002 – Provide advocacy and representation services

Why study with Insight Training

Since its inception in 2010, Insight Training (RTO 32142) has been one of Western Australia’s most respected vocational education and training providers. Through close consultation with industry leaders, they have been able to help thousands of course attendees with modern and industry-relevant training, and their students have gone on to enjoy successful and fulfilling careers in their chosen fields. Insight Training offers a huge range online and classroom-based courses in the fields of Aged Care, Early Childhood Education and Care, Community Services, Business & Management, Disability and Retail Their campuses in Joondalup, Morley, Rockingham and Rockingham East are well-equipped and provide students with a comfortable and motivating learning environment. Insight Training trainers are inspiring industry professionals who are committed to providing students with the best opportunity to learn and develop both personally and professionally.

Student Support

Insight Training features an unparalleled student support program that is designed to ensure that all students can achieve optimum success in a minimum amount of time, and that after graduation they have all the skills and confidence required to commence employment or progress their careers in their chosen sectors. Many of the courses offered qualify for government subsidies which mean that students will not be placed under financial stress, and Insight Training offers a number of easy payment plans that make it even easier for students to complete their courses without a major impact on their lifestyles.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Insight Training.

You will be fully equipped to take on more senior or management roles within community services sector, and will be able to competently perform in a range of different roles available nationally.

Youth and Family Services Officer