Overview
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.
Eligible Students
Entry Requirements
Computer Requirements
You will need to ensure they can connect to the internet and have the capability to use our online learning system that meets the minimum technical requirements, which are:
Career Insights
Possible job titles include:
- Community services worker.
- Domestic and family violence worker.
- Youth worker.
- Family support worker.
- Family services coordinator.
- Welfare support workers.
Delivery
- 100% Online
- Blended Learning
Assessments
Assessment will usually commence in the session following delivery. Students will be required to perform a range of assessment tasks including but not limited to the;
- Written Questions
- Project
- Case Studies
- Assignments
- Demonstration / Observation
- 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
| Core Units |
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| CHCMGT005 – Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
| CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCCS007 – Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCCCS019 – Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people |
| CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCCSM013 – Facilitate and review case management |
| HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCDEV005 – Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services |
| Elective Units |
|---|
| CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| BSBPEF401 – Manage personal health and wellbeing |
| CHCCDE025 – Develop and support community leadership |
| CHCCDE027 – Implement community development strategies |
| CHCCSM009 – Facilitate goal directed planning |
| CHCCSL001 – Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCCCS009 – Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCAOD004 – Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues |
| Work placement and submission of Logbook |
| Course requires the completion of the following 20 Units (including 12 Core and 8 Electives) |
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Work Based Training (WBT)
A minimum of 200 hours work placement with a suitable industry employer. Students will be given the option to select their workplace provided the workplace meets the institute’s 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 20 weeks and above their 20 hours of regular scheduled classes.
Fees
Full fee $5550
Payment Plans
Payment Options
Weekly and monthly payment plans available
Intake Dates
For the intake dates, please click here for more information.