CHC52021 - Diploma of Community Services
Nationally Recognised Training appropriate to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Course Information
This qualification will be delivered over 104 weeks, including:
- 63 weeks classroom training and assessment
- 17 weeks work placement
- 24 weeks of holiday
This program will be delivered with a combination of structured classroom sessions and hands-on placement:
- 20 hours face-to-face training per week
Domestic Students
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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Must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN)
Must possess sufficient Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) skills to:
- Read course materials
- Participate in discussions and roleplays
- Apply numerical concepts such as time management
International Students
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Must be 18 years old or over
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Must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
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English proficiency requirements:IELTS: 5.5TOEFL: 46PTE: 42CAE: 47OET: Pass
Or equivalent test results.
Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into:
- Further study at a University or Institute of Higher Education
- Advanced Diploma level qualifications
To apply for Credit Transfer, students must submit the required documentation:
- Original Qualification or Statement of Attainment
- Certified copies of qualifications
- National codes and titles matching the current enrolled course
Academic course credit policy, procedures, and application forms are available on the AGC website.
To acquire the critical skills needed for certification, students must complete hands-on practical training:
- 340 hours of work placement
- Work placement is fully organized, facilitated, and supervised by AGC with its trusted industry partners
| Code | Unit Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Core |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | Core |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | Core |
| CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management | Core |
| CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services | Core |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | Core |
| CHCCDE019 | Work within a community development framework | Elective |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | Elective |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care | Elective |
| CHCCSL003 | Facilitate the counselling relationship and process | Elective |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Elective |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour | Elective |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategy | Elective |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | Elective |
Details for Course Fees will be added soon.