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104 Weeks
Blended (Face to Face + Online) — 15-hour face-to-face learning and 5-hour online learning on a weekly basis, except term breaks.
Full time · 20 hours per week
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
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Maintain work health and safety
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Provide advocacy and representation services
Elective
Develop workplace communication strategies
Elective
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
Elective
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
Elective
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
Elective
Manage and promote diversity
Elective
Work with people with mental health issues
Elective
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
Elective
Common Questions
Students are required to complete at least 400 hours of fieldwork placement in line with industry standards and legislation, and must have the ability to undertake work placements at two community services organisations.
The course runs for 104 weeks and is delivered in a blended mode combining face-to-face and online learning, with 15 hours of face-to-face learning and 5 hours of online learning on a weekly basis, except during term breaks.
For overseas students whose first language is not English, an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent is required, or students may pass an Abbey College Australia entry test designed to assess the level of English proficiency.
After completing the CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services, graduates may progress to higher education courses, providing a pathway to university-level study.
The CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services requires the completion of 20 units in total, comprising 12 core units and 8 elective units. Please note that electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.
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