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104 weeks
This qualification is delivered face to face on campus.
On-campus · 20 hours per week (minimum full-time load)
Jan | Feb | Apr | May | Jul | Aug | Oct | Nov (2025 and 2026)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Adelaide
Level 8 50 Grenfell St, ADELAIDE, SA 5000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Develop and implement service programs
Core unit
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Core unit
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Core unit
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
Core unit
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Core unit
Maintain work health and safety
Core unit
Assess co-existing needs
Core unit
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
Core unit
Facilitate and review case management
Core unit
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
Core unit
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Elective unit
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
Elective unit
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issue
Elective unit
Confirm developmental status
Elective unit
Manage and promote diversity
Elective unit
Develop workplace communication strategies
Elective unit
Provide advocacy and representation services
Elective unit
Implement community development strategies
Elective unit
Common Questions
All students enrolled in this course must undertake 200 hours of work placement at an approved venue. Work placement must be completed successfully in order to gain this qualification.
The total course cost is AUD 25,250, which includes a Tuition Fee of $24,000, an Enrollment Fee of $250, and a Material Fee of $1,000.
Yes. Students who have completed relevant studies or have some of the competencies in the course may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additionally, if a student has an Australian VET qualification with equivalent units, they will be granted a Direct Credit Transfer. Please note that RPL cannot result in an international student having less than a full-time load of study (20 hours per week) but can reduce the overall duration of the course and fees.
After completion of this course and all assessments, you will be issued with the Nationally Recognised Qualification CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services. A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who partially complete this course.
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 20 units of competency, consisting of 12 core units and 8 elective units. Assessment tasks may include short written knowledge tests, discussions, compiling portfolio of evidence, projects, case studies, research, written reports, and participating in practical activities such as demonstrations, roleplays and presentations.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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