Diploma of Community Services

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, however it is expected that students have access to a computer with word processing, email, Zoom/other, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection.

Students must also have sufficient technological skills to be successful in an online learning
environment.

Learners choosing the Case Management specialisation should be working or have
worked in Community and/or Health Services.

To be eligible to access a VET Student Loan, students must demonstrate academic suitability by providing evidence of:

• Australian Year 12 Certificate of Education; or
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) diploma; or
• Successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV or
  higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English), or at a level in a
  framework that preceded the AQF that is equivalent to level 4 or above in the AQF;
  or
• Display competence at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both
  reading and numeracy. Skills Generation assesses a prospective students academic
  competence using the Australian Government approved assessment tool ‘Basic Key
  Skills Builder’ (BKSB).

In this CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services course, students may choose to enrol in CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services or the specialisation CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services (Case Management), and 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
• CHCDEV005 – Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
• 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 – no specialisation

• CHCCCS009 – Facilitate responsible behaviour
• CHCGRP002 – Plan and conduct group activities
• CHCCSM009 – Facilitate goal-directed planning
• CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
• CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
• CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
• CHCCCS016 – Respond to client needs
• CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk

Elective Units – Case Management Specialisation

• CHCCSM012 – Coordinate complex case requirements
• CHCCSM014 – Provide case management supervision
• CHCCSM009 – Facilitate goal-directed planning
• CHCCSM010 – Implement case management practice
• CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
• CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
• CHCCCS016 – Respond to client needs
• CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk

200 hours of work placement is also required.