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CHC52025

Diploma of Community Services

Study Method Online
Provider Kirana Colleges
Start Date Enrol anytime
Kirana Colleges

Many students pay around $66 per week.

Lower prices may apply for eligible students

Not available to Student (500, 590), Visitor (600, 651), or Working Holiday visa holders (417, 462).

Course overview

If you possess a passion for supporting and guiding people, then a career in community services is for you.

The CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services will develop your skills in community services, case management and crisis enabling you to manage, coordinate and deliver person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.

Job outcomes

  • Family Support Worker
  • Indigenous or Multicultural SupportWorker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Health and Leisure Worker
  • Program Coordinator
  • Case Coordinator
  • Team Leader/Manager

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Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • This qualification has a maximum duration of 18 months, with the ability to complete in less than the allocated time

Delivery

100% Online

Entry requirements

  • There are no education entry requirements for this qualification. Student’s must be above the age of 17 to enrol and 18 years of age to complete work placement and complete this qualification. Students under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardians’ permission to enrol.

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Course features

  • Access to Canvas – Kirana Colleges virtual campus

  • Work Placement Assistance – team dedicated to assisting with work placement during your course which may, in turn, to lead to future job prospects

  • Welcome placement & job ready packs to assist with work placement

  • 24-7 access to the Student Assistance Program (counselling support & advice, delivered by Access EAP)

  • Kirana provides virtual support

  • Student support services, where students can receive support or assistance in the use of Canvas or other administrative enquiries

  • Access to leading industry trainers and assessors who care about how you progress in the course

  • Flexible online learning options

  • Our online learning is interactive and encourages collaboration for when you want to be inspired by like-minded students and teachers

Work placement

To be assessed as competent in this qualification, individual workers are required to undertake 100 hours of supervised work placement in a relevant community service delivery setting, involving, for example, direct client work or community education or development. Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate’s ability to work at this level.

Materials

Students are provided with the following:

  • Training plan
  • Learning material
  • Qualified teachers with extensive industry experience
  • Optional additional support sessions
  • Targeted assessment tools
  • Student Assistance Program (counselling sessions)
  • Access to Master Classes

Testimonials

  • I highly recommend Kirana for anyone wanting user friendly online learning and excellent course material. The communication and support from my trainer went beyond my expectations, I certainly didn’t feel as though I was studying alone. Achieving my Diploma was an enjoyable and rewarding experience thanks to Kirana.
    Jo O’Donnell
    Diploma of Community Services

Pathways

After achieving this qualification, you may undertake:

  • CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

Post program:

  • Certificate and Transcript (if course is completed)
  • Statement of Attainment (if student is found Competent in at least 1 Unit of Competency)

University Pathways

Kirana Colleges is proud to have University Articulations that allow our students a seamless pathway to higher education.

To learn more, ask your Course and Careers Advisor for more information on this today.

Subjects

A total of 20 units are required to complete this qualification; twelve (12) core and eight (8) elective units.

Core Units
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
CHCMGT005Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCCSM017Facilitate and review case management
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCDEV005Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
Elective Units
CHCCCS017Provide loss and grief Support
CHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCMHS011Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy
CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCMHS005Provide services to people with coexisting mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

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Payment options

Kirana Colleges offer affordable payment options to help you start studies sooner.

  • Payment Plans available (affordable weekly/fortnightly instalments)

  • Upfront Payment (possible discounts for eligible candidates)

Tuition fees include course delivery and assessment, online study material and dedicated student support services. Please note this course does not qualify for VET FEE-Help or other assisted government funding.

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About Kirana Colleges

At Kirana Colleges we believe you can change the world by starting with yourself.

Vocational education plays a critical role in creating a strong and healthy economy by equipping people with the skills they need to succeed. Through our registered training organisation, Kirana Colleges provides work-ready courses and qualifications that help build Australia’s economy and help graduates reach their potential by equipping them with the skills and ‘can do’ attitude employers are looking for.

Kirana Colleges nurtures people to reach their potential and create positive change in individuals, which leads to a better society in which to live and work. We’re focused on delivering the training outcomes our students and business need to thrive.

Kirana Colleges is a licensed brand of Maxis Solutions Pty Ltd (RTO ID 91428)

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