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CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services

CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services

National ID CHC52015 State ID AWM0

Make a change with management-level skills.

There is a growing demand for skilled community services workers in the North West to support the increase in community services agencies. Community services workers require a diverse set of skills to respond to increasingly complex client care needs, provide crisis support, manage caseloads, develop programs and prevention and intervention strategies

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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. For full details see our Half price courses page.

^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.

CampusesBroome 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.

Study Mode Off campus. On campus. Online/distance.

 

This qualification provides you with the skills to develop, implement and evaluate programs, secure and manage funding, case-manage clients in a community services setting, and lead a community services team. Throughout this course, you will develop specialised skills in community services care and gain the knowledge to support colleagues in a supervisory or team management capacity. 

You will undertake training in three sections: program development, case management and team leadership. This course provides an affordable entry pathway into university study in an approved social work degree. 

Throughout this course, you will gain skills in: 

  • Developing, implementing and evaluating programs 
  • Securing and managing funding 
  • Case-managing clients in a community services setting 
  • Leading a community services team
  • You work in the community services sector and are looking to formalise and further develop your skills 
  • You work in a volunteer capacity in a community services environment 
  • You seek employment as a community services worker 
  • You seek a career change in a growing industry 

You will complete training in three sections: program development, case management and team leadership. You are also required to undertake a supervised 100 hours of work placement to demonstrate your understanding of the skills and knowledge developed throughout your training. 

Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.

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Details

Duration 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time
When Date 2024
Where Broome Campus
Karratha Campus
Kununurra Campus
Pundulmurra Campus

Details

Duration 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time
When Date 2024
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

Details

Duration 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time
When Date 2024
Where Broome Campus
Karratha Campus
Kununurra Campus
Pundulmurra Campus

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