Are you passionate about helping and empowering people in need? Become qualified to work in a range of roles within the community services industry, and learn to inspire, support, empower snd advocate for individuals and groups with the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.
This course covers mental health, case management skills, diversity, communication, and much more.
The Diploma of Community Services CHC52025 will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work within a range of roles in the community. This course will help to develop your communication skills, case management skills, awareness of mental health, and enable you to work in a professional setting with diverse clients and groups.
CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
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According to the Australian Government Job Outlook Service, the community services sector is one of the largest growing industries in Australia, with the demand for qualified workers increasing rapidly. Workers are needed across the nation. Career progression is steady in this industry and is a stable long-term career choice.
The community services sector assists and supports individuals, families and communities in need, contributing to their wellbeing and quality of life through social, residential, family and disability support.
A growing number of jobs across the country are becoming available in areas such as disability work, youth work, counselling, social services, community development and individual support.
This Diploma is for anyone who would like to start a career as a Support Worker or Case Manager, and for those already working in the area needing to formalize or upgrade their qualifications. It is funded for those with community experience, or current carers for NDIS participants (paid or unpaid).
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to gain work in a variety of settings, such as family welfare organisations, disability services, youth services, child protection, community health services and employment.
The CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services will teach you how to listen to and understand people’s problems, how to provide appropriate assistance according to background and circumstances, and to provide holistic support and develop plans to address short-term and long-term goals and write assessments.
Topics you will cover in the course include:
12 CORE UNITS
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCSM017 Facilitate and review case management
CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
8 ELECTIVE UNITS
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people
CHCDEV006 Analyse information for service planning and delivery
CHCPRT034 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs
CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCPRT028 Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families
There are no mandated education entry requirements for this qualification, per the CHC Community Services Training Package, although funding requires industry experience.
It is also recommended that students;
You will need to be at least 16 years old.