CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services (CRICOS: 115429D)
- Course Description / Overview
CHC52021 - Diploma of Community Services - 115429D
Qualification: CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
Qualification CRICOS Code: 115429D
Qualification Status: Current
AQF Level: 5
Total Core Units: 8
Total Electives Units: 8
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face (Classroom based)
Location of course: Suite 1, Level 3, 398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Total Course Fee: AUD 25,000
Tuition Fee: AUD 23,000
Material Fee: AUD 1750
Application Fee: AUD 250 (non-refundable)
Total Course Duration: 78 weeks, including 66 study weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.
- Entry Requirement
There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification: This course is available to all international students and Protea College requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
– Have demonstrated an IELTS level at a score of at least 6.0 or equivalent or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Advanced level or English for Academic Purposes at Advanced level.
– Successfully meets the requirements and satisfies the criteria of Genuine Student Test.
– Must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet and access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
– Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that the Protea College is able to provide.
– Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.
– Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
– Student must obtain a valid AFP National Police Check certificate with no criminal records reported/recorded prior to the commencement of practical placement. These documents are to be obtained by students at their own cost.
Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete the LLN test on the orientation day to assist the Protea College. to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with the Protea College.
If the student is opting ELICOS packaged with any vocational course, the student is required to demonstrate IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent.
- Pathways
Pathways for Students
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management
Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice
Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling
Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
Employment Pathways
Community Care Manager
Coordinator of Volunteer Work
Team Leader/Care Team Leader
Family Services Coordinator
Support Facilitator (Community Services)
Community Housing Resources Worker
Community Development Worker for Social Housing
Community Recreation Coordinator
Housing Assistant/Manager
Assistant/Community Worker
Aboriginal Housing Worker
Community Services Coordinator
Case Coordinator (Disability)
Youth Housing Support Worker
Family Support Worker
Community Access Coordinator
Pastoral Care Counsellor
Aboriginal Neighbourhood House Coordinator
Welfare Support Worker
Senior Youth Worker
Disability Team Leader/Support Facilitator (Disability)
Community Housing Worker
Community Work Coordinator
Early Intervention Worker
Community Program Coordinator
Pastoral Care Worker
Assistant Community Services Worker.
Course Structure:
A total of 16 Units (8 Core and 8 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 16 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
| Code | Title | Core/ Elective |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs* | Core |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies | Core |
| CHCDEV002 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services* | Core |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity* | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes* | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice* | Core |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety | Core |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Elective |
| CHCCSM004 | Coordinate complex case requirements* | Elective |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management* | Elective |
| CHCDEV001 | Confirm client developmental status* | Elective |
| CHCDIS008 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion* | Elective |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships* | Elective |
| CHCDIS010 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs* | Elective |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people* | Elective |
- Assessment Methodology
Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:
Written questions
Projects
Presentations
Report writing
Role plays/observations
Kitchen based demonstration
Work placement
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed
- Futher Information
For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook on for all related policies and procedures (policies and procedures also available on www.protea.edu.au) and other important information related to international students including Covid-19, living cost, life and study in Melbourne, etc.
Please contact the Administration Manager at admissions@protea.edu.au or at +61 3 9008 4537 for further information.