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RTO CODE: 45775 | CRICOS CODE: 03964A

CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services

CRICOS Course CODE: 118816B

This qualification is intended for community services professionals who contribute to the planning, delivery, coordination, and oversight of person-focused services for individuals, groups, and local communities.

At this level, workers apply advanced knowledge and specialist capabilities within the community services sector and operate independently within their defined role, guided by general direction from senior leadership. Their work focuses on empowering individuals to achieve positive change and enhance their personal and social wellbeing. Responsibilities may also include supervising staff or volunteers, as well as managing cases and coordinating programs or service activities.

All skills and knowledge gained through this qualification must be demonstrated in compliance with applicable Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards, and recognised industry codes of practice.

Learning Outcomes

This course combines structured learning with hands-on practice to help you
develop the skills to:

  • Deliver high-quality, individualised care that respects each client’s needs and preferences
  • Uphold and promote the rights, wellbeing, and best interests of people in your care
  • Support and coordinate care services and appropriate interventions
  • Provide specialised support to individuals receiving palliative care and those‎
    living with dementia
  • Supervise and guide care staff within a team environment

On completion of this course, you will:

  • Build real-world experience and industry-relevant skills that enhance your employability
  • Complete 120 hours of practical workplace training
  • Gain hands-on experience delivering personal care services
  • Develop competence in everyday domestic and support tasks
  • Apply care plans safely while adhering to infection prevention and control standards
  • Access clear pathways to further study or meaningful employment in the aged care sector

To gain entry into this Course, you must:

  • Must of 18 years of age,
  • To gain entry into this course, participants should
    have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent level of studies.
  • An IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent is required for entry into this program. However if a student has an IELTS score of 5.5, the student will be required to complete an English Language course to achieve the required standard prior to commencement of the course.
  • Every learner must go through a Pre-Training Review (PTR) Process. The PTR process includes a PTR form, mandatory LLN Test and a computer self-assessment test which is reviewed by the Student Support Services team (Student Support Officer, LLN Support Officer, Trainer and Assessor & the Training Manager). The PTR process ensures that educational and support needs of every learner are determined and that the learner is placed into a suitable course based on their career goals, interests, skills and knowledge assessed.
  • A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • A National Police Check
  • NDIS Check
  • Vaccination and health screenings
  • Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires, such as a first aid certificate

This training product has the following specific student identification requirements for an application for enrolment to be accepted.

Minimum identification requirements that must be met prior to enrolment are:

  • The provision of the student’s Unique Student Identifier (USI), and
  • Valid photo identification (for assessment purposes).

Additional student identification documentation are required for overseas/international students as follows:

  • Copy of Passport
  • National ID
  • Valid visa (for onshore students)
  • Detailed Resume
  • Previous academic records including certificates and transcripts
  • English language competency requirement i.e: IELTS/ PTE/ TOEFL

Duration: 104 Weeks

  • Enrolment Fee: $250
  • Material Fee: $800

Tuition fee:

  • $ 17,200 (onshore international Students)
  • $ 19,200 (offshore international students)
  • $9,000 (domestic students)

Course Structure

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Community Services qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 20 units of competency , including 12 core and 8 elective units.

Unit code
Unit name
CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS007
Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS019
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCSM017
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
CHCCSM009
Facilitate goal-directed planning
CHCCSM010
Implement case management practice
CHCCSM012
Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCSM016
Undertake advanced assessments
CHCCDE028
Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
CHCPOL003
Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCDEV004
Confirm developmental status
CHCCSL002
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
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