CHC50808 - Diploma of Social Housing

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Subjects

Core

CHCCM504A Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
CHCCS502A Maintain legal and ethical work practices
CHCCS604A Manage the delivery of quality services to clients
CHCNET501A Work effectively with other services and networks
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCORG506C Coordinate the work environment
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes

Elective

CHCAD603A Provide systems advocacy services
CHCCS422B Manage a formal service level support agreement
CHCCS424B Manage leasehold properties
CHCCS518A Manage property maintenance planning
CHCCH521B Develop social housing enterprise opportunities
CHCCH522A Undertake research work
CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCS416A Assess and provide services for clients with complex needs
CHCORG609C Manage projects and strategies
CHCORG619C Manage quality of organisations service delivery outcomes
CHCPOL501B Develop and implement policy

Prerequisites

To gain entry into CHC50808 Diploma of Social Housing candidates must:

  • Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following compulsory units of competency from CHC40908 Certificate IV in Social Housing:
    • CHCCH301A Work effectively in social housing
    • CHCCH410A Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services
    • CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness

OR

  • Have sufficient relevant experience and knowledge of social housing work to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
    • The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
    • A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
    • The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance

Other information

This qualification covers workers who are managing or coordinating services within public and community housing, and information and advice services to tenants and residents, applicants and the community, including clients who are experiencing homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Some of the career options open to you upon completing this qualification are:

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander housing manager
  • Senior client service officer – generalist
  • Advanced practitioner in social housing
  • Senior client service officer – specialist
  • Coordinator, social housing
  • Senior housing officer/manager
  • Support worker (specialist)
  • Team leader, social housing
  • Policy worker, social housing
  • Tenancy advice manager
  • Project officers
  • Training manager, social housing
  • Property/asset manager (specialist)
Apply for a referral
Applying for your course is easy. Click on the red “APPLY” button and it will take you through to the referral form. Fill in this form, upload your identification (Medicare card and drivers licence) and push the “SUBMIT” button. The form is sent through to a consultant who will review your referral. Once your referral has been actioned you will receive a confirmation email.