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2 years (104 weeks) — 80 weeks of training and assessment across 8 terms of 10 weeks, plus 24 weeks of holidays
Classroom, Structured Study (Online) and Work Placement. Each week comprises 14 hours of timetabled face-to-face classes and 6 hours of online structured self-study activities.
Blended (Classroom, Structured Study Online, and Work Placement) · 20 hours per week of training and assessment (14 hours classroom + 6 hours structured study), plus 10 hours per week self-directed learning
January | April | July | October
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission / NDIS Quality and Safeguards
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA / VETASSESS
Course Content
Assess co-existing needs
Develop and implement service programs
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
Facilitate and review case management
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
Work with diverse people
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Maintain work health and safety
Undertake advanced assessments
Implement trauma informed care
Research and apply evidence to practice
Confirm developmental status
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Manage personal health and wellbeing
Promote and facilitate self advocacy
Common Questions
The course runs for 2 years (104 weeks), comprising 8 terms of 10 weeks each (80 weeks of training and assessment) plus 24 weeks of holidays.
As part of this course, you need to complete two work placements totalling 400 hours in a community services organisation. This practical industry experience will prepare you for your future role working in the industry and you will enhance your communication skills. You may also be required to provide a current national police check before starting your placement if requested by the workplace employer.
You must meet one of the following criteria: an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual band score below 5.5; an ALG in-house English proficiency test equivalent to IELTS 6.0; a Certificate IV level qualification (or higher) completed within the AQF in Australia within 2 years before starting this course; or completion of the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in Australia in the English language within 2 years before starting this course.
Graduates of the CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services can pursue roles such as Community Services Worker, Case Worker, Case Manager, Child, Youth and Family Worker, Support Worker, Welfare Support Worker, Intake Officer, Early Intervention Worker, Community Housing Resources Worker, and Community Program Coordinator.
Yes. Completing the CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services will open a study pathway into a Bachelor of Community Services with ALG's sister company, Ikon Institute of Australia, offering more career and professional development opportunities.
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