- Please note this course has strict entry requirements. Only enquire if you are in a management role in the community sector
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of workers who are middle managers or managers across a range of community sector organisations. These people work independently and report to executive management, directors or boards of management. They undertake a range of functions requiring the application of knowledge and skills to achieve results in line with the organisation’s goals and strategic directions.
This qualification is a pathway designed to broaden the skills of the graduate across other sections of the community services industry. This may include management of a specific programs or project, or broader management of a community-based organisation, early childhood education service, not-for-profit organisation or community centre.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Area Manager
- Coordinator (large organisation)
- Community Care Manager
- Manager (small agency/service)
- Community Development Manager
- Program Area Manager
- Community Education Manager
- Project Manager
- Community Services Manager
- Volunteer Program Manager
- Centre Director
What You'll Learn
- Leadership, building and maximising team performance
- Effective recruiting, coaching and performance management of staff
- Managing diversity with staff and clients
- Ethics in the workplace
- Managing finances and accounts
- Working to a business model
- Government regulations and quality frameworks
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- 18 months
Delivery
Online Learning with Selmar
- When you choose to study online with Selmar you get all the benefits of online learning while still receiving dedicated trainer support from start to finish
- Access your materials and assessments anywhere, anytime and learn with interactive videos and quizzes. Communicate with your trainer and other peers in real-time on your easy to use dashboard
Entry Requirements
To commence this program, your Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet the required standards for ACSF LEVEL 3.
You will meet entry requirements for this course if you:
- Are in a management role in the community sector such as; Area Manager, Service Manager/Centre Director or Second in Charge, Facility Manager, Unit Manager, or a Service Supervisor within the Community Services environments.
- If you are in a second in charge role, you will need to have employer support to be able to complete a range of tasks within the workplace.
- Hold a qualification relevant to work in the community sector or have sufficient experience and knowledge of community work or service.
- Have a sound understanding of legislation, practices and standards applicable to the overall operation of an ACECQA approved children’s service or within the Aged Care and Disability sectors and an understanding of the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI).
- Australian citizen/permanent resident, or a New Zealand passport holder who has been a resident in Australia for more than six months, or a person who holds an eligible visa.
Course Features
- When you choose to study online with Selmar you get all the benefits of online learning while still receiving dedicated trainer support from start to finish
- Access your materials and assessments anywhere, anytime and learn with interactive videos and quizzes. Communicate with your trainer and other peers in real-time on your easy to use dashboard
- Your dedicated trainer and assessor will be with you every step of the way to provide you with support and individualised feedback on your assessments
Subjects
About Selmar Institute of Education
Selmar Institute of Education is one of Australia’s leading Registered Training Organisations (RTO), with over 18 years’ experience educating over 35,000 learners.
As a specialist education provider in early childhood, before and after school and aged care, our human-centred training is designed to enable learners to gain the knowledge, professional skills and confidence to make a difference in these essential sectors. Providing fully accredited courses for both distance and in the workplace, our learners gain sector relevant skills supported by real-life practical and hands-on experience.
Wherever our learners are on their learning journey, our structured yet unique approach supports each learner with their different needs and circumstances, ensuring they become equipped to make a positive, caring and compassionate impact to their personal and workplace environment. Our team of passionate, supportive and knowledgeable trainers can also help organise practical placement and are with learners from start to finish, helping unlock their potential, achieve their goals and thrive in their career.
Education inspired by care and compassion.
Selmar Institute of Education is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number – 121531)
