• Overview
• Course Structure
• Course Investment

Diploma of Community Services Work

 

The following units are completed during the course:

 

Diploma of Community Services Work Course Code:  CHC50702  Internal Code:  CWWA
Unit Code	Unit Title
CHCCD514A	Implement a community development strategy
CHCCM503C	Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCOM504A	Develop, implement and promote effective communication techniques
CHCCS501A	Conduct complex assessment and referal
CHCCSL501A	Work within a structured counselling process
CHCCW503A	Work with clients intensively
CHCGROUP403D	Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLD415A	Confirm client developmental status
CHCLD514A	Analyse ipacts of socialogical factors on community work and services
CHCORG428A	Reflect and imporve upon professional practice
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to OHS processes
CHCAD603A	Undertake systems advocacy
CHCCS502A	Maintain legal and ethical work practices
CHCORG607C	Manage workplace issues
CHCPOL403B	Undertake research activities
CHCORG525C	Recruite and coordinate volunteers
CHCPOL504B	Develop and implement policy
CHCINF505C	Meet statutory and organisation information requirements

Units marked with a * require completion of a work placement.

Units marked with a # require completion of a practical component in a simulated work environment.

 

The information included in this Course Outline is indicative of the final curriculum but may not necessarily contain all units necessary for completion of the course.  All assessment you complete throughout your studies will contribute to your final award.  The Institute periodically revises its curriculum to comply with industry changes and any changes, upgrades or expansions will be instigated in such a way that your studies are affected as little as possible.

 

After enrolling into your course with the Institute, you are progressively provided with a workbook for each of the units of the course.  You complete the workbooks in the order shown in the table above.  The workbooks cover the theoretical information you need to know before moving onto demonstrating your competency in a simulated setting and the workplace.

 

Some units of the Diploma of Community Services Work require you to demonstrate various skills in a simulated setting, either at a seminar, private assessment or by sending in a video recording of your skills demonstration.  The following practicals need to be completed during the course:

 

To assist with you the transitioning of your knowledge and skills into the workplace, the course also requires the completion of a work placement.

 

Whilst you can study at a pace that suits you, students progressing steadily through their course complete the qualification in approximately 18 months. 

 

If your course is funded by Centrelink or another funding program, you'll need to progress through your course in accordance with the timeframes indicated on your Course Planner provided with your first Study Pack.  On a full time study workload you will complete the course in 18 months.