Diploma of Community Services
CHC52015
Want to make a difference in your community? By studying a Diploma of Community Services at MCIE, you’ll learn the ins and outs of case management to deliver person-centred support for people in need.
Job prospects
+ Child Welfare Officer
+ Residential Carer (Child Protection)
+ Social Housing Coordinator
+ Community Services Case Manager
+ Welfare Support Worker
+ Health and Social Assistance worker
+ Community and Personal Services worker
Duration
+ Duration: 52 weeks
+ Work placement: 100 hours
Local students Yes
International students No
Is this funded?
Yes - Government funding (including JobTrainer) is available to eligible students. Click here to see if you qualify.
How can I study?
This course is available to study on campus, in Melbourne CBD or Werribee. Call us to discuss your options.
National code: CHC52015
Units: 8 core + 8 elective
Location: MCIE CBD Campus, Level 9, 250 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 or in the workplace
Delivery modes: Class-based or traineeship
Work placement: 100 hours
Duration: 52 weeks
Assessment: Written questions, observation, projects, workplace tasks and assessor observations
Students must have access to a computer or laptop to complete this qualification.
Government Funded:
Traineeship:
Full Fee:
* Eligibility criteria applies.
^ Eligibility criteria applies. Trainees may be eligible for State and/or Federal Funding.
Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the course and student ID charges. For information about additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees, please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.
- Child Welfare Officer
- Residential Carer (Child Protection)
- Social Housing Coordinator
- Community Services Case Manager
- Welfare Support Worker
- Health and Social Assistance worker
- Community and Personal Services worker
Education/Core Skills
Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for Certificate III level study and demonstrate that they are a suitable candidate for this course.
Age at Commencement
It is recommended that students have attained the age of 18 by the course commencement date.
Special Needs
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this course is subject to the candidate being able to undertake all course requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustment where applicable.
Regulatory
All participants require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE’s admin staff permission to apply on your behalf.
Digital Technology
Students are required to have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal or the learning management system.
There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer are available. Fees apply. Refer to the Domestic Student Handbook or contact us for more information on fees, terms and conditions.
Candidates may be required to provide evidence of the following for work (requirements vary according to the workplace policies of the trainee’s employer):
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration
- Flu vaccination, COVID-19 vaccinations and COVID-19 test
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCCS004 Assess coexisting needs
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCDFV006 Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCCDE011 Implement community development strategies
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
This is Nationally Recognised Training,
leading to Australian Qualifications
Framework (AQF) qualification or a
Statement of Attainment.
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