CHC52015

Diploma of Community Services

CRICOS Code 097312D

Course Overview

Careers within the Community Services sector are demanding but rewarding. The skills learned will apply to a broad range of job opportunities that will enable you to make a real difference in many people’s lives. The Diploma of Community Services will provide knowledge and skills to work with vulnerable community members. It also provides a great pathway to relevant Bachelor degree courses. Work with, youth, families, those with addictions or people with disabilities. You will develop the skills to build strong relationships, facilitate group activities, case management, advocacy and to respond holistically to meet social needs and issues. The Diploma of Community Services also incorporates a work experience element so you will get to put into practice the theory & skills you learn. Increase your skills in the areas of:

Delivery Options

CAMPUS

Qualification Level Diploma
Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions Over 17 years old, not attending secondary school.
Achieve Level 3 Reading and Level 2 Numeracy in LLN assessment provided after enrolment.
May be asked to provide year 12 or Cert IV or higher qualification certificate.
May be required to obtain a positive working with children and/or police check before commencing placement.
Nominal Duration 12 months incl. vocational placement (course length may be adjusted depending upon student progression/needs)
Attendance 2 - 3 days per week
Assessment Methods Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement
Delivery Method Face to Face learning + vocational placement
Course Materials All course materials are included
Vocational Placement Minimum 100 hours vocational placement required at a relevant workplace. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role.
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Qualification Level Diploma
Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions Over 17 years old, not attending secondary school.
Achieve Level 3 Reading and Level 2 Numeracy in LLN assessment provided after enrolment.
May be asked to provide year 12 or Cert IV or higher qualification certificate.
May be required to obtain a positive working with children and/or police check before commencing placement.
Nominal Duration 12 months incl. vocational placement (course length may be adjusted depending upon student progression/needs)
Study status This is a full-time course with students expected to study more than 20 hours per week
Assessment Methods Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement
Delivery Method Online learning + vocational placement. Tutors available to enhance remote learning
Course Materials All course materials are included as an electronic resource
Vocational Placement Minimum 100 hours vocational placement required at a relevant workplace. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Location Spring Hill, QLD
Qualification Level Diploma
Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions Over 17 years old, not attending secondary school.
Achieve Level 3 Reading and Level 2 Numeracy in LLN assessment provided after enrolment.
May be asked to provide year 12 or Cert IV or higher qualification certificate.
May be required to obtain a positive working with children and/or police check before commencing placement.
Nominal Duration 12 months incl. vocational placement (course length may be adjusted depending upon student progression/needs)
Attendance 2 - 3 days per week at our International Campus located in Spring Hill, Brisbane, QLD
Assessment Methods Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement
Delivery Method Face to Face learning + vocational placement
Course Materials All course materials are included
Vocational Placement Minimum 100 hours vocational placement required at a relevant workplace. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role.

Payment Options

QUEENSLAND CAMPUS

VET Student Loans An income contingent loan that you pay back when you earn over the threshold which is assessed each financial year
Payment Plan Payment Plans starting from $135.68 per week
Full Fee $13,500

SOUTH AUSTRALIA ONLINE

Skilled Careers
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Concession Fees $625. Non-Concession Fees $5,156.30.
VET Student Loans
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An income contingent loan that you pay back when you earn over the threshold which is assessed each financial year
Payment Plan Payment Plans starting from $8.04 per week
Full Fee $13,500

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

WESTERN AUSTRALIA CAMPUS

Lower Fees Local Skills
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Concession Fees $412.80*. Non-Concession Fees $1,393.20*
VET Student Loans
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An income contingent loan that you pay back when you earn over the threshold which is assessed each financial year
Payment Plan Payment Plans starting from $8.04 per week for Lower Fees Local Skills eligible participants
Full Fee $13,500

*Fees are capped at $400 concession and $1200 non concession per calendar year

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

ONLINE

VET Student Loans An income contingent loan that you pay back when you earn over the threshold which is assessed each financial year
Payment Plan Payment Plans starting from $135.68 per week
Full Fee $13,500

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Tuition Fee $13,500
Materials Fee $200
Enrolment Fee $250 non-refundable

Subjects

CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCEDU009Provide parenting, health and well being education
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCSM005Develop facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCSOH001Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCMGT005Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve on own professional practice
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDEV002Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety

Upcoming Intakes

QLD CAMPUS
Start Date: 10/07/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 10 Jul 2023 (Mon-Wed) UOS 1.1

Start Date: 12/07/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 12 Jul 2023 (Wed-Fri) UOS 1.1

Start Date: 14/08/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 14 Aug 2023 (Mon-Wed) UOS 1.2

Start Date: 16/08/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 16 Aug 2023 (Wed-Fri) UOS 1.2


WA CAMPUS
Start Date: 19/06/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Armadale (WA) - 19 Jun 2023 (Mon/Tue) UOS 2.2

Start Date: 21/06/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Rockingham (WA) - 21 Jun 2023 (Wed/Thu) UOS 2.2

Start Date: 24/07/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Armadale (WA) - 24 Jul 2023 (Mon/Tue) UOS 2.3

Start Date: 26/07/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Rockingham (WA) - 26 Jul 2023 (Wed/Thu) UOS 2.3

Start Date: 14/08/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Armadale (WA) - 14 Aug 2023 (Mon/Tue) UOS 2.4

Start Date: 16/08/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Rockingham (WA) - 16 Aug 2023 (Wed/Thu) UOS 2.4


SA ONLINE
Start Date: 31/01/2023
SA - DIP COMMUNITY SERVICES - ONLINE


ONLINE
Start Date: 31/01/2023
SA - DIP COMMUNITY SERVICES - ONLINE

Start Date: 05/06/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 05 Jun 2023

Start Date: 12/06/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 12 Jun 2023

Start Date: 19/06/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 19 Jun 2023

Start Date: 26/06/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 26 Jun 2023

Start Date: 03/07/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 03 Jul 2023

Start Date: 10/07/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 10 Jul 2023

Start Date: 17/07/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 17 Jul 2023

Start Date: 24/07/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 24 Jul 2023

Start Date: 31/07/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 31 Jul 2023


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Please contact [email protected] for more information on upcoming course options

Start Date: 10/07/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 10 Jul 2023 (Mon-Wed) UOS 1.1

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Start Date: 12/07/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 12 Jul 2023 (Wed-Fri) UOS 1.1

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Start Date: 14/08/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 14 Aug 2023 (Mon-Wed) UOS 1.2

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Start Date: 16/08/2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 16 Aug 2023 (Wed-Fri) UOS 1.2

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Upcoming Intakes

QLD CAMPUS
Start Date Details Enrol
10/07/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 10 Jul 2023 (Mon-Wed) UOS 1.1
12/07/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 12 Jul 2023 (Wed-Fri) UOS 1.1
14/08/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 14 Aug 2023 (Mon-Wed) UOS 1.2
16/08/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 16 Aug 2023 (Wed-Fri) UOS 1.2

WA CAMPUS
Start Date Details Enrol
19/06/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Armadale (WA) - 19 Jun 2023 (Mon/Tue) UOS 2.2
21/06/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Rockingham (WA) - 21 Jun 2023 (Wed/Thu) UOS 2.2
24/07/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Armadale (WA) - 24 Jul 2023 (Mon/Tue) UOS 2.3
26/07/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Rockingham (WA) - 26 Jul 2023 (Wed/Thu) UOS 2.3
14/08/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Armadale (WA) - 14 Aug 2023 (Mon/Tue) UOS 2.4
16/08/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Rockingham (WA) - 16 Aug 2023 (Wed/Thu) UOS 2.4

SA ONLINE
Details Enrol
SA - DIP COMMUNITY SERVICES - ONLINE

ONLINE
Details Enrol
SA - DIP COMMUNITY SERVICES - ONLINE
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 05 Jun 2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 12 Jun 2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 19 Jun 2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 26 Jun 2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 03 Jul 2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 10 Jul 2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 17 Jul 2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 24 Jul 2023
COL - DIP Community Services - Online - 31 Jul 2023

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Please contact [email protected] for more information on upcoming course options

Start Date Details Enrol
10/07/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 10 Jul 2023 (Mon-Wed) UOS 1.1 Send email
12/07/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 12 Jul 2023 (Wed-Fri) UOS 1.1 Send email
14/08/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 14 Aug 2023 (Mon-Wed) UOS 1.2 Send email
16/08/2023 COL - DIP Community Services - Spring Hill (QLD) - 16 Aug 2023 (Wed-Fri) UOS 1.2 Send email

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