CHC52021 DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

This qualification helps you to be an effective Case Manager or a Supervisor who is able to coordinate, handle cases and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client/community-entered. This two-year program with 420 hours of extended work-based training will make you ready to start your career in the community services sector.  Throughout the course, you will have specialised required skills to meet the needs of the community services sector through working closely with a range of industry organisations and health providers who provide access to the required level of support, facilities, and guidance that enhances your competency to be job ready.

Course Duration:  

You will complete this course within 104 weeks which inclusive of;

• 80 Weeks of delivery &
• 24 weeks of Holidays/Term breaks

Weekly Delivery Schedule:

• 2 Days: Face-to-Face in class
• 5 hours: Supervised Self-Paced Learning
• 420 hours: Work Placement

Entry Requirements:

You will be able to enrol in this qualification if you can demonstrate the following.

• Be 18 years of age or above
• Have completed high school studies equivalent to the Australian year 12 schooling
• Currently studying in Australia and have studied for a period of 6 months or more at AQF Certificate IV level or above.

English Language Requirement:

As per Department of Home Affairs International students who are looking to apply for student visa must comply with one of the following English Language requirements to be enrolled in this course. For further details, please visit the Department of Home Affairs Website at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 for each of the 4 components OR
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): At least 50 for each of the 4 components; OR
• Cambridge English C1 Advanced Test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE): At least 169 in each of the 4 components; OR
• Occupational English Test (OET): At least C for each of the 4 components.

Where the student is unable to provide proof of one of the above listed English Language Tests, ATCWA requires students to provide one of the following evidence of the English Language to be considered for issuing a confirmation of Enrolment.

• ACSF Level 3 test outcome at the English Test administered by the Australian Technical College Western Australia; OR
• Evidence that English is the medium of instruction at the student’s school and has been for the last two (2) years, and the student demonstrates a satisfactory grade in the English language; OR
• Evidence that the student is currently studying in Australia, and have studied for a period of 6 months or more at AQF Certificate IV level or above.

Training & Assessment Strategy:

The training and assessment strategy of this qualification includes the following methods of delivery and assessment to suit your learning style and the requirements of each unit of competency.

• Face to face discussions, learning activities and some skills observation tasks conducted in class
• Work- placement based observations
• Portfolio Evidence
• Real work/life experience
• Simulated work-place based learning and assessment
• Written assessments including projects and knowledge based questions
• Structured and guided e-learning activities
• Industry excursions and incursions
• Other specific methods applicable in order to the requirements of the units of competency

Compulsory Work-Placement:

Enrolling in this qualification enables you to work and gain industry experience within the community sector in Western Australia, while you study. According to the work-placement plan of this qualification, you will be provided with the opportunity to work in a registered community services organisation for a period of 420 hours under workplace supervision. It provides you with the opportunity to learn, develop and practice skills to meet industry needs and to be job ready.

Fees Applicable:

• Enrolment Fee: AUD 250 (Applicable only for new students)
• Resource Fee: AUD 2,000

Tuition Fee: 

• Perth Campus: AUD 25,000
• NSW/Sydney Campus: AUD 25,000