CHC52015

Diploma of
Community Services.

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	Study Method	Online and/ or face to face

	Course Provider	Minerva College

	Recognition	Nationally Recognised Training

	Start Date	Enquire for start dates

Course Overview

Love helping people? Make a rewarding career out of it! Embrace one of Australia’s fastest growing sectors and help yourself to help others, with a nationally recognised CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.

This course will allow you to develop the skills required to help make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others and support the community. Learn to coordinate, manage and deliver services and programs to individuals, groups and communities in need.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services can lead to a range of career opportunities that are both challenging and rewarding including working as a:

Case Manager
Case Worker
Welfare Worker
Social Worker
Youth Worker
Community Support Worker
Family Support Worker
Disability Support Worker

These are just some of the endless career opportunities presented by this course!

Course Details

Course Name – CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
Course Provider – Minerva College (RTO 90284)
Study Method – Online and/ or face to face
Campus Locations – 5-7 Lithgow St, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560 | 115 Nerang St, Southport, QLD, 4215
Course Duration – 64 weeks
Course Units – 16
Course Starting Dates – Enquire for start dates

About Minerva College

Founded in 2000, Minerva College (RTO 90284) is a nationally accredited Australian Vocational Education and Training provider with strong industry links, recognised university pathways, industry expert trainers, a state of the art campus and online learning platform, and a committed support network.

Minerva College will always strive to assist students to find work placements, to further enhance their practical skills, and employment prospects.

Payment Options

There are payment plans and funding options available depending on your situation.

This may mean you can study now and pay later with the money you earn from your new job!

Submit an enquiry form to discuss your options.

Subjects

CORE UNITS

CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCCOMI003 – Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCCS007 -Develop and implement service programs
CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT005 – Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCDIV003 – Manage and promote diversity
HLTWHS004 – Manage work health and safety
CHCDEV002 – Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services

ELECTIVE UNITS

BSBWOR502 – Lead and manage team effectiveness
BSBPMG522 – Undertake project work
BSBWOR501 – Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBADM502 – Manage meetings
CHCCSM004 – Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
CHCCSM005 – Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCSM006 – Provide case management supervision

Entry Requirements
Entrants to this qualification must have access to a computer, laptop, hand held or mobile device, the internet and also meet one of the following criteria:

Possess a Certificate IV in Community Services (or related discipline); OR
Possess relevant skills and knowledge gained through work experience; OR
Possess an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (i.e. a Year 12 qualification) or equivalent; OR
Demonstrate through a video conference, phone or in person interview the appropriate skills to undertake the course.

Additionally, to facilitate successful completion of the course, it is recommended that entrants have:

A minimum of 6 months’ work experience in any role
Proficiency in the use of technology and social web based programs (such as Facebook)
High level language, literacy and numeracy proficiency.

Working with Children

All students undertaking this course will require a Working with Children Check for working with children in their State or Territory, prior to commencing any work placement component of the course.

Numeracy (LLN) competency

Prior to enrolment applicants with special needs in regard to language, literacy or numeracy; physical or intellectual ability; or cultural or ethnic background will be assessed as part of the college’s approach to training needs analysis to determine support requirements. Applicants will be informed as to the type of support that can be provided by organisation to maximise possibility of attainment of the national qualification sought.

Pathways

UNIVERSITY CREDIT

Get up to 1 years credit towards a degree at leading Australian universities.

FURTHER STUDY WITH MINERVA COLLEGE

When you graduate from the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services, you may wish to undertake further study with Minerva College to enhance your employment prospects. As some of the units in the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services may also occur in other courses we offer, you will be entitled to claim credit for units you already hold. This may result in you needing to complete only a few additional units in order to achieve a second qualification.

Testimonials

I would STRONGLY recommend Minerva College to others. My educator is very engaging and supportive, the online, and face-to-face materials provided by Minerva College are excellent, and I’ve made many friends at Minerva.
Tiffany Perkins

The trainers are very helpful, informative and understanding. They have patience and make the time to help if you are struggling. The college itself is very well stocked and has all the equipment and materials needed to be able to practice all the services that we are studying. Our prac days here are always fun and very informative. I would recommend anyone that wants to study any of the courses on offer to definitely come in and speak to staff here at Minerva College. You won’t be disappointed.
Jodie Gibson

Minerva College’s outstanding ‘Smartmoov’ mobile learning application was easy to use, it allowed me to take my time, work at my own pace, and I knew my excellent trainer was always there to help.
Debra Swanson

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