Diploma of Community Services

Diploma

Instructions for Prospective Students: ATCWA will not offer and deliver this qualification after the Term 3 - July 2023. Candidates who wish to obtain this qualification, must enrol in the new qualification which is CHC52021Diploma of Community Services.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

24 - 104 weeks full-time

Course Code

CHC52015, 107286C

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Jul

Domestic Fees

$25,000 per year / $27,250 total

International Fees

$25,000 per year / $27,250 total

About this course

Instructions for Prospective Students: ATCWA will not offer and deliver this qualification after the Term 3 - July 2023. Candidates who wish to obtain this qualification, must enrol in the new qualification which is CHC52021Diploma of Community Services. Please click on the link below to access the details of the new qualification: CHC52021Diploma of Community Services.Introduction: This qualification helps you to be an effective Case Manager or a Supervisor who is able to coordinate, handle cases and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client/community-entered. This two-year program with 420 hours of extended work-based training will make you ready to start your career in the community services sector. Throughout the course, you will have specialised required skills to meet the needs of the community services sector through working closely with a range of industry organisations and health providers with access to the required level of support, facilities, and guidance for effective management of cases.

Entry requirements

You will be able to enrol in this qualification if you can demonstrate the following.

Be 18 years of age or above
Have completed high school studies equivalent to the Australian year 12 schooling
Have achieved one of the following English language requirements.

IELTS Test Score of 5.5; OR
PTE Academic Test Score of 42; OR
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Test Score of 47; OR
OET Pass Grade; OR
Currently studying in Australia and have studied for a period of 6 months or more at AQF Certificate IV level or above.English Language Requirement:As per Department of Home Affairs International students who are looking to apply for student visa must comply with one of the following

English Language requirements to be enrolled in this course. For further details, please visit the Department of Home Affairs Website at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#EligibilityInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) including One Skill Retake (OSR): At least 6 for each of the 4 components; OR
Pearson Test of English (PTE): At least 50 for each of the 4 components; OR
Cambridge English C1 Advanced Test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE): At least 169 in each of the 4 components; OR
Occupational English Test (OET): At least B for each of the 4 components.Where the student is unable to provide proof of one of the above listed English Language Tests, ATCWA requires students to provide one of the following

evidence of the English Language to be considered for issuing a confirmation of Enrolment.ACSF Level 4 test outcome at the English Test administered by the Australian Technical College Western Australia; OR
Evidence that English is the medium of instruction at the student's school and has been for the last two (2) years, and the student demonstrates a satisfactory grade in the English language; OR
Evidence that the student is currently studying in Australia, and have studied for a period of 6 months or more at AQF Certificate IV level or above.

Study locations

Bankstown, NSW

Perth, WA

Course structure

Work Placement:Enrolling in this qualification enables you to work and gain experience in one of the ATCWA's agreed community sector organisations in Western Australia. According to the work-based training plan of this course, you will be provided with the opportunity to work in a registered community services organisation for a period of 420 hours with access to manage client cases under thorough workplace supervision. It provides you with the opportunity to learn, develop and practice skills to meet industry needs and be a Case Worker or a Case Manager, hence, the successful completion of this Diploma assures you are ready to start your career in the community services sector.Units you will study:
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
CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCDE011 Implement community development strategies
CHCCSM006 Provide case management supervision
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

Australian Technical College Western Australia (ATCWA)