Take the next steps in your community services career.
It’s time to take your community services career to new heights. At this level, you will be supporting clients with a range of complex care needs, and well-developed skills in intervention, case management, client-centred care and advocacy are vital.
Throughout this qualification, you will learn how to design and deliver accessible programs that enhance community participation and are in line with the legal and ethical requirements of the community services sector. This course focuses on equipping you with skills in advanced communication, group work, training, community provision and program development.
Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Advanced communication
- Group work
- Training
- Community information provision
- Program development
- You work in the community services sector and wish to progress your career
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
If you are over 18 years of age, you must hold a valid Working with Children Check and Police History Check, as required by the Western Australian Government.
You must complete a mandatory work placement as part of this course. The structure and hours of your work placement will be negotiated with your host employer. If you are not currently employed in a community services setting, your lecturer will assist you in finding a suitable placement for this period.
During your work placement, you will observe, develop and put your theoretical skills into practice while shadowing a workplace supervisor. A third-party report and assessor observation will verify the practical application of your skills and knowledge within a work environment.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| CHCADV002 | Provide advocacy and representation services |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
This qualification prepares you for roles such as:
- Family support worker
- Domestic violence worker
- Outreach officer
- Community or welfare support officer
Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .
On Campus
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
Tuition FREE |
$187.35 |
$187.35 |
|
Concession |
Tuition FREE |
$187.35 |
$187.35 |
Online
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
Tuition FREE |
$187.35 |
$187.35 |
|
Concession |
Tuition FREE |
$187.35 |
$187.35 |
Traineeship
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
Tuition FREE |
$187.35 |
$187.35 |
|
Concession |
Tuition FREE |
$187.35 |
$187.35 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Delivery locations and study options
On Campus
| Duration | 12 months |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus Pundulmurra Campus |
Online
| Duration | 12 months |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Derby Campus Fitzroy Crossing Campus Halls Creek Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus Minurmarghali Mia Campus Newman Campus Pundulmurra Campus Tom Price Campus Wyndham Campus |
Traineeship
| Duration | 12 months |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus Pundulmurra Campus |