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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Level 5 234-250 Collins St, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Australian Federation College has the following entry requirements: Be at least 18 years of age at commencement of course; Have completed Australian year 12 or equivalent OR successfully completed AQF Cert IV qualification or above. Prior commencement, participate in a non-intrusive course entry assessment to determine suitability for the course and student needs. Where support needs are identified, Australian Federation College may implement support strategies, develop a Student Support Plan, provide additional learning support or recommend alternative study pathways where appropriate. The assessment can be accessed through the LLND Portal- https://learn.afcollege.edu.au/login Meet Australian student visa subclass 500 requirements; and Have an IELTS* score of 6 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following: Educated for at least 5 years in an English-speaking country where the medium of instructions were in English; or Completed at least a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO within the last 2 years. *Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that Australian Federation College can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6. Refer to ECT for further guidance.
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
Develop workplace communication strategies
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Present information to stakeholder groups
Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
Work effectively in aged care
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
Common Questions
The Diploma of Community Services (CHC52025) is offered at Australian Federation College's two campuses: Level 5, 250 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, and Level 1, 126 Charles St, Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia.
Yes, the Diploma of Community Services (CHC52025) is a nationally recognised course offered by Australian Federation College, which operates as Learnvault Pty Ltd (RTO Code: 45616, CRICOS Provider No: 03854G).
Australian Federation College ensures that each student is cared-for, guided and supported to create a highly engaging, fun and close-knit learning community, with personalised training and assessment tailored to meet individual needs and expectations.
You can contact Australian Federation College by phone at (+61) 03 6393 3225 or by email at info@afcollege.edu.au for both the Melbourne and Launceston campuses.
Yes, Australian Federation College also lists CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services (Superseded) alongside the current CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services in their Human Welfare course category.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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