Diploma of Community Services

Student entry requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School Year 12 or has completed and a  AQF Certificate IV in Community Services.
• Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, reports  and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure and reporting hazards. Learners are required to pass an online LLN assessment test
• Be capable of completing 100 hours of work placement in a suitable health facility.
• Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course and  must be able to use intermediate level Word features in order to produce and present word-processed  documents/ reports.
• Have access to a laptop and internet to complete this online course.
• Have a valid Working with Children Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to work placement)
• Have a valid Police Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to work placement)
• Have the required immunisations, including COVID-19 vaccination, as required to attend the placement facility. Please note, additional immunisations may be required given Government or placement facility’s health policy changes.
• These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the enrolment form and during the enrolment interview.

While completing the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Hader Institute of Education, you may study the following subjects:

Core Units

• CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
• CHCCCS007 – Develop and implement service programs
• CHCCCS019 – Recognise and respond to crisis situations
• CHCCSM013 – Facilitate and review case management (100 hours)
• CHCDEV005 – Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services (100 hours)
• CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
• CHCMGT005 – Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
• CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

• CHCADV005 – Provide systems advocacy services
• CHCCSL001 – Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
• CHCCSL002 – Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
• CHCDEV004 – Confirm development status
• CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
• CHCMHS011 – Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
• CHCPOL003 – Research and apply evidence to practice
• CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships