Diploma of Community Services (SA Only)
- Location
- SA
- Study Mode
- Online
- Awarded by
- Celtic Training (RTO: 40179)
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Course Fee
- Price may vary
- Duration
- Up to 12 months
- Start Date
- Start Anytime
- Payment Options
- Fee For Service, Government Funded, Payment plan, Skills SA Funding
About the Course
The CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services, offered by Celtic Training, is a nationally recognised qualification designed for those seeking to build a meaningful career in community services or case management. The course prepares graduates to manage, coordinate, and deliver person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities, equipping them to work with a degree of autonomy under broad direction from senior management. It is well suited to those who are ready to take on greater responsibility within the sector and who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others. The course includes 100 hours of vocational placement, planned in collaboration with the student and a vocational placement officer, ensuring the experience is relevant and well-supported. Delivered online over up to 12 months, it covers case management, crisis response, mental health support and working with diverse communities. Students also develop skills in work health and safety, legal and ethical compliance, recognising and responding to domestic and family violence, promoting social and emotional wellbeing, and leading work teams. Available to students in South Australia, with new intakes commencing weekly, graduates are positioned to take on supervisory and coordination roles within the sector. They develop the capacity to oversee other workers and volunteers, manage complex cases, and contribute to program development across government, non-profit, and private organisations. Enquire to learn more about how this course can support your professional goals in community services.
What can I do after?
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services from Celtic Training. This qualification prepares graduates to work in the management, coordination, and delivery of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities. Graduates develop specialised skills that allow them to work autonomously, supervise other workers and volunteers, and take responsibility for case management or program coordination. Roles that graduates may pursue include Team Leader, Youth Worker, Family Support Worker, Child Protection Practitioner, Juvenile Justice Officer, and Parole and Probation Officer, working across community organisations, government agencies, and non-profit settings. This nationally recognised qualification also provides a strong foundation for further study in the health and community services sector. Graduates who wish to deepen their expertise may consider progressing to related diploma-level qualifications in areas such as mental health. The broad skill set developed through this course, including crisis response, case management, and working with diverse populations, supports long-term career growth across the private, non-profit, and government sectors.
What are the fees?
Please enquire for further details and to check your eligibility for funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What you’ll need
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements: Completion of grade 10-12 or equivalent Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) abilities Must be able to obtain a federal police check Students require a mandatory influenza vaccine and may also need a COVID-19 vaccine to begin work placement.
Subject summary
Course Units Core Units HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety CHCDEV005 – Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence CHCCSM017 – Facilitate and review case management CHCMGT005 – Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes CHCCCS019 – Recognise and respond to crisis situations CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs CHCCCS007 – Develop and implement service programs CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice Elective Units CHCCSM012 – Coordinate complex case requirements BSBPEF401 – Manage personal health and wellbeing CHCCSM010 – Implement case management practice CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues CHCMHS011 – Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing CHCMGT003 – Lead the work team CHCPOL003 – Research and apply evidence to practice CHCCCS009 – Facilitate responsible behaviour
Why Celtic Training?
Celtic Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40179) and part of NextEd Group. It provides accredited training across health, community services and business, with qualifications from Certificate III to Diploma level, as well as accredited skill sets and short online mental health courses. Its programs are well suited to those looking to build on existing experience or step into more senior roles, with Diploma-level options in areas such as community services, mental health and leadership and management. Training is grounded in current workplace practice, combining real-world scenarios with industry-standard equipment, and many courses include vocational placement. Students can study at campuses in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Adelaide, or online, making it easier to fit study around professional and personal commitments. Learning Consultants, experienced trainers, support staff and Placement Officers support students throughout their studies, from enrolment and course requirements through to funding options, academic progress and placement.
