Diploma of Community Services
- National Course Code: CHC52015
- TAFE NSW code: CHC52015-01V03-22DUB-014
Location – Dubbo, Myall Street
Attendance
Full Time
Course Start Date
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Study Commitment
20 Hours per week
Duration
1.5 years
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Traineeship Allowed
- This training is fully government-subsidised under JobTrainer
- VET Student Loans Available
Course Details
The nationally recognised Diploma of Community Services will help you develop specialist skills for a rewarding community services career. Gain a solid foundation to build your leadership capability and prepare for roles in case work and management in this in-demand sector.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
- Develop workplace communication strategies
- Provide case management supervision
- Provide systems advocacy services
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- Resilience and empathy
- A non-judgemental nature
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Patience
- Effective communication skills
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- A nationally accredited qualification at Diploma level
- A strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
Career opportunities:
- Case worker/manager
- Community services worker
- Domestic and family violence worker
- Youth worker
- Family support worker
- Family services coordinator
- Program coordinator
GROW YOUR CAREER
Take your career further with the:
- Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Diploma of Youth Work
- Bachelor of Community Services with TAFE Degrees
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.
Traineeship
TAFE NSW also offers the Diploma of Community Services as a traineeship. To be eligible to enrol as a trainee you must:
- Be employed in the community services industry as this course is delivered in the workplace
- Have a signed traineeship contract
Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.
WORK PLACEMENT
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations that cannot be replicated in a simulated environment.
During your course you will undertake a mandatory 100 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer.
Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement for your or support you as you organise your own.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- Adequate mobility to deliver First Aid - like performing CPR while kneeling
- The ability to work alone or work with others
- A desire to increase your leadership skills
WORK PLACEMENT
In this course you will be required to undertake a mandated 100 hours of work placement.
Work placement provides you with opportunities to refine your practical skills and gain on-the-job experience.
You may need to comply with some (or all) of the following requirements.
- NSW Health
Before you start any clinical placement in a NSW Health facility, you will be required to:
- Meet NSW Healths criminal record check requirements
- Sign the NSW Health Code of Conduct form and any other forms required by NSW Health
- Undertake occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against infectious diseases, and provide your Health care worker/Student vaccination record card
For specific information on NSW Health requirements, and access to the required forms, visit FAQs for students
- Aged care work
Before you undertake any clinical placements in an aged care facility, you must complete a Federal criminal record check
- Community and childrens services
Anyone in child-related work (including student placements and volunteers) must have a current Working with Children Check in line with the Office of Childrens Guardian phase-in schedule and processes.
Visit Office of Childrens Guardian for more information
Generally, work placements will only occur:
- When there has been reasonable amount of student/teacher contact and they are satisfied you are ready to benefit from workplace learning and perform workplace duties and,
- When your teacher is satisfied you are ready to benefit from workplace learning and perform workplace duties
Visit your rights and responsibilities for more information.
Discover the skills you need, for the job you want at a TAFE NSW Information Session.
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a full time on campus course. You must attend approximately 20 hours of class. You may also be required to complete approximately 12 hours of additional study. This additional study could include private study, work placements and research.
The course will run 2 days a week for 18 months.
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
The way you learn may change during your enrolment to ensure the best learning experience or to keep you safe as COVID-19 restrictions change, and some of our face to face classes may change to online or virtual classroom learning. Also, to ensure that we keep you safe while studying, we may modify our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, there may be a modification or delay in the planned timeframe due to COVID-19 impacts. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled on Saturday and Sunday with Day classes This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
PAYMENT OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE
This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL). If you meet the VSL eligibility and academic suitability requirements, you are able to apply to the Commonwealth for a loan to cover all or part of your course fee. We will ask you whether you would like to apply for a VET Student Loan when you enrol and advise you of the process.
To complete your VET Student Loan application, you will need to provide:
- Your Tax File Number (TFN). If you dont have a TFN, click here for information on how to apply for one. You can complete your loan application with a Certificate of Application for a TFN, but must provide your TFN as soon as it is issued. If you dont provide your TFN before your first census day, you will need to pay the tuition fees for that unit of study.
- Your Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN) ). If you have previously accessed a loan via the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), either at TAFE or university, you will already have a CHESSN. You must use the same CHESSN whenever you access a student loan. If you dont have CHESSN, we will allocate one on your behalf.
- A copy of your Australian Year 12 Certificate; OR
- A copy of a certificate showing that you have been awarded a qualification at level 4 or above in the Australian Qualifications Framework (where the language of instruction was English). If you previously completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification at TAFE NSW, just let us know where and when you studied in your application; OR
- Display competence at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy through an approved Language, Literacy and Numeracy test. We will let you know if this is required once you apply.
Find out more about VET Student Loans
Direct payment by Unit of Study instalments is available for this course.
The Units of Study and associated fees for this course are detailed above. Fees are charged on the census day for each Unit of Study. To secure a loan for part or all of your course, you must be eligible and submit a valid application to the Commonwealth for a VET Student Loan. You may withdraw prior to the census date without incurring a fee.
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
Enrolments for this course have now closed.
Enquire now and we will contact you when enrolments open. Visit our Online Courses to view our range of study options that you can start anytime.
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies |
| CHCDEV002-UNGRADED | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCDE011 | Implement community development strategies |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
| CHCDEV001-UNGRADED | Confirm client developmental status |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCMHS013 | Implement trauma informed care |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
Course Location
Dubbo, Myall Street
Phone 131 601
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