(CRICOS Code: 114799H)
Course Description
This qualification focuses on the roles of workers across various community services settings. Workers are involved in delivering specialised services and direct support to individuals, or groups and communities.
Duration: 52 weeks
Delivery Locations:
- Parramatta Campus – Level-2, 25 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
- Cairns Campus - Level 1 & 2, Palm Court, 34 Lake Street, Cairns QLD 4870
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age at the time of commencement
- From 5.5 IELTS or equivalent to 6.0 IELTS or equivalent
- Successful Completion of Year 12 or Higher
In addition,
- Should have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Power Point)
Target Group
Target group for this program will be international students who are 18 years and above, including mature aged clients who have completed Certificate IV qualification related to Community Services and want to progress in their career.
Recommended Pathways:
Pathways into the qualification:
Individuals may enter this qualification upon completing Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
Employment Pathways from the qualification:
Possible job title includes.
- community services worker
- domestic and family violence worker
- youth worker
- family support worker
- family services coordinator
- Welfare support Workers
Delivery
Training is currently delivered blended which includes online learning and face-to-face classroom delivery.
Assessments
Assessment will usually commence in the session following delivery. Students will be required to perform in a range of assessment tasks including and not limited to; Written Questions, Project, Case Studies, Assignment, Demonstration / Observation and Role plays.
Course Credit
Course Credit is the value assigned for the recognition of equivalence in content and learning outcomes between different types of learning and/or qualifications. Course Credit reduces the amount of learning required to achieve a qualification and may be through Credit Transfer (CT) and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Students may apply for RPL or Credit transfers for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency.
Course Structure
|
Code |
Unit of Competency |
Core/Elective |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management | Elective |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Elective |
| CHCDEV002 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Elective |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | Core |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies | Core |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate interests and rights of clients | Elective |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour | Elective |
| CHCDIS005 | Develop and provide person-centered service responses | Elective |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | Elective |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | Core |
| CHCAOD004 | Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues | Elective |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety | Core |
| Work placement and submission of Logbook |
Work Placement
Students must complete 120 Hours of work placement during their studies. Students will be given an option to select their own workplace providing the workplace meets the institute requirements. The Institute will arrange the workplace for all other students to complete their WBT, It is expected that the students should do 15 hours of work placement every week during Term 3 and Term 4 over a period of 20 weeks and above their 20 hours regular scheduled classes.
Fees and Intake Dates
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