CHC52015

Diploma of Community Services

The Diploma of Community Services is suitable for students seeking careers in community services, case management or social housing and delivering services to individuals, groups and communities. The Diploma qualification is divided into three specialisations, covering units of competency in Case Management, Social Housing and Statutory and Forensic Child, Youth and Family Welfare depending on the specialisation selected by the student.

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Delivery mode:
Distance / On Campus / Online / Workplace

Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Work Placement

Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.

Suitable For

This course is ideal for people who have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Customer and Personal Service

Such as understanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.

Psychology

You have a passion for the study of all aspects of behavior and mental processes.

Social Perceptiveness

Understanding why people react the way they do.

Therapy and Counseling

Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and career counselling and guidance.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title

Average Salary

Community Corrections Officer

$1,150 weekly pay

Community Development Worker

$1,150 weekly pay

Family Support Worker

$1,340 weekly pay

Housing Officer

$1,150 weekly pay

Outreach Worker

$1,150 weekly pay

Senior Support Worker

$1,150 weekly pay

Social Worker

$1,150 weekly pay

Support Worker

$960 weekly pay

Welfare Worker

$1,150 weekly pay

Youth Justice Officer

$1,150 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title

Average Salary

Community Development Manager

$1,920 weekly pay

Correctional Case Manager

$1,400 weekly pay

Correctional Supervisor

$1,400 weekly pay

Counsellor

$1,450 weekly pay

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

$1,920 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the Diploma of Community Services CHC52015. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in. There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.