CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Are you interested in creating a positive impact on individuals and communities? Are you looking for a career that offers a variety of options?

Advance your career in the community services sector by studying qualification which can lead to fulfilling work in diverse fields such as social work, youth work, aged care, disability services, and community development.

Nationally Accredited Qualification

Classroom Based Training

Industry Growth: Very High

Government Funding Available*

Day & Evening Classes Available

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Future Growth: Very Strong

Employment in the Community Services sector is projected to grow by 15.8% over the five years to 2026 compared to 2021

Source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au

Improved Work Status: 90.2%

Percentage of graduates of this course who are employed or have continued with further study.

Source: myskills.gov.au

Average Weekly Pay: $1,653.50

Average weekly full-time earnings for Community Case Managers.

Source: au.talent.com

What Our Students Are Saying

"Friendly environment, very informative and detailed, the course is easy to understand and course leader/ class instructor is very helpful and easy to understand and is able to explain things in a way that is easy to comprehend."

– Taysha

"I have enjoyed doing my Certificate III in Community Services and being a student of IST as an older woman. The staff are helpful, the facility is comfortable, and the Lecturer was excellent. I recommend it to anyone who wishes more study in their life."

– Krizza

"Out of the training facilities I’ve been to, these guys have been the best! They’ve been friendly, helpful, and understanding! Keep up the good work guys! Will definitely look at doing some other courses through them."

– Brooke

"I found the process of obtaining my qualification with IST to be professional and comprehensive. Thanks very much to the trainers for sharing their years of expertise with me. My deepest thanks to the reception and admin staff who made my journey that much more bearable by being organized, diligent, and on top of your game."

– Keith

Detailed Information About the Course

Entry Requirements

There are no academic entry requirements for these qualifications. Students are required to provide their Unique Student Identifier (USI) which we can assist with, photo identification and meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements.

Course Overview

This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.

Workers are usually providing direct support to
individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

Training Delivery Mode

This course is predominantly classroom based. Training is delivered through our Registered Training Organisation: Industry Skills Training RTO ID 40486.

Recommended Course Structure

A total of 20 units are required to complete this qualification; twelve (12) core and eight (8) elective units. Unit selection may vary dependent on delivery method and location. Call us today for more information.

Core units

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

Elective units

CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion

*This qualification has a minimum work placement component of 100 hours.

Eligibility For Government Funding

You are eligible for a subsidised training place if you have left school, your primary place of residence is in Western Australia and you are:

an Australian citizen: or
a permanent visa holder or holder of visa subclass 309, 444, 785, 790 or 820;
a dependant or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457 or 482;
£ a Bridging Visa E holder (subclasses 050 and 051) and you have made a valid application for a visa subclass 785 or 790;
a citizen of Ukraine or Afghanistan who holds a visa subclass 449, with additional eligibility for Ukrainian
citizens holding visa subclass 786; or
a holder of a bridging visa who are eligible to work, and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.

Please contact us today to discuss the full eligibility requirements.

Why Industry Skills Training?

CLASSES COMMENCE MONTHLY

We have classes beginning regularly so you can start whenever it suits you.

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

We work closely with industry & government authorities to provide a suite of courses that are based on current industry standards

FOCUS ON FUTURE

We offer certificates in a number of vital & emerging industries of the next decade

PATHWAYS TO UNIVERSITY

A new career or pathway to further study at university, starts with a single step.

Advance your career in Community Services by taking the next step

Note: Classes are at our Perth Metro campuses; we cannot accept enrolments from International Student Visa holders (Subclass 500).