CHC50608 - Diploma of Community Services Work

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Subjects

Core

CHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCCD514A Implement community development strategies
CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCOM504A Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
CHCCS500A Conduct complex assessment and referral
CHCCS502A Maintain legal and ethical work practices
CHCCSL501A Work with a structured counselling framework
CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLD415A Confirm client developmental status
CHCLD514A Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes

Elective

CHCCD402A Develop and provide community education projects
CHCCD505D Develop community resources
CHCCM402D Establish and monitor a case plan
CHCCS421A Undertake community sector work within own community
CHCORG525C Recruit and coordinate volunteers

Prerequisites

To gain entry into CHC50608 Diploma of Community Services Work candidates must:

  • Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following compulsory units of competency from CHC40708 Certificate IV in Community Services Work:
    • CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector
    • HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

OR

  • Have sufficient relevant experience and knowledge of community work and/or community services 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 and including work with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
    • The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.

Other information

This qualification addresses work in roles that usually involve service delivery, either direct client work and/or community education or development projects.

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

  • Assessor
  • Family support worker
  • Group facilitator / coordinator
  • Case worker or manager
  • Pastoral care counsellor
  • Client service assessor
  • Pastoral care manager
  • Community worker
  • Social welfare worker
  • Coordinator family services
  • Early intervention worker
  • Welfare worker
  • Community services worker
  • Program coordinator or manager
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.