Diploma of Community Services - Age Care - Protea College
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CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services (CRICOS: 115429D)

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.

There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualificationThis 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 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 20 Units (12 Core and 8 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CHC52021 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
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs Core
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs Core
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations Core
CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management Core
CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services Core
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence Core
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Core
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 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
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety Core
CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse Elective
CHCCSM014 Provide case management supervision Elective
CHCCSM016 Undertake advanced assessments Elective
CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services Elective
CHCDEV004 Confirm developmental status Elective
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship Elective
CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process Elective
CHCCCS009
Facilitate responsible behaviour
Elective
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

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 [email protected] or at +61 3 9008 4537 for further information.