Course Overview

About This Course

Elevate your impact with the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, a qualification for leaders driving quality and compliance in community services and not-for-profit organisations. This course equips you with the knowledge, practical skills, and experience needed to effectively lead and manage teams, make informed decisions, and drive organisational success. Through this qualification, you'll develop key competencies in communication, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, preparing you to handle complex challenges and lead with confidence.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years or turning 18 years old prior to commencement of the course
Year 12 Australian Senior High School Certificate, or equivalent (e.g. completion of Year 12 or High School in the students home country) with full academic results
Upper-Intermediate English (equivalent to 5.5 academic or general IELTS) and successful completion of college LLN Test
Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)
Students on this course require computer access for learning purposes and to complete course assessments; learners must have beginner/intermediate computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a desktop or portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, web camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection
Students must be eligible to hold a Blue Card (must not have a criminal record)
Applicants must be able to make themselves available to undertake the industry placement that forms part of the training and assessment activity
Students should be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to undertaking placement
Students who are unable to meet the academic or English language criteria may in some cases be eligible to undertake our Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Service Manager, Program Supervisor, Team Leader, Team Coordinator

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units13 units

BSBFIM601

Manage finances

BSBINN601

Lead and manage organisational change

BSBMGT608

Manage innovation and continuous improvement

BSBRSK501

Manage risk

CHCDIV003

Manage and promote diversity

CHCLEG003

Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCMGT001

Develop, implement and review quality framework

CHCMGT003

Lead the work team

BSBMGT616

Develop and implement strategic plans

BSBMGT617

Develop and implement a business plan

CHCCOM003

Develop workplace communication strategies

CHCCSM004

Coordinate complex case requirements

CHCMGT005

Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management and how much does it cost?

The course runs for 32 weeks. Tuition fees are $6,500 for both domestic (fee for service) and international (student visa) students. Additional fees apply: an Enrolment Fee of $250 and a Material Fee of $500.

Is industry placement required for this course, and how many hours are involved?

Yes, industry placement is a required component of this course. Students must complete 140 hours of industry placement as part of the training and assessment activities, and applicants must be able to make themselves available to undertake this placement.

What English language proficiency is required to enrol?

Students are required to have Upper-Intermediate English, equivalent to 5.5 academic or general IELTS, and must successfully complete the college's LLN Test. Students who are unable to meet the academic or English language criteria may in some cases be eligible to undertake the Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test.

What campuses is this course available at and when do intakes occur?

The Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is available at EduCare's Brisbane Centre Campus (316 Adelaide Street, Brisbane) and Gold Coast Centre 2 Campus (6-8 Scarborough Street, Southport). Intakes are offered monthly.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing this qualification?

Graduates of this course are prepared for leadership and management roles in community services and not-for-profit organisations, with potential career outcomes including Service Manager, Program Supervisor, Team Leader, and Team Coordinator.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

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