CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
Advance your career in the Community Services sector
When you complete the Diploma of Community Services you'll be on your way to a team leading career as a program coordinator, early intervention worker, or case manager.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.
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Overview
Campus Albany
When Semester 2, 2024 | All year round | Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode Flexible | Full-Time | Part-Time
This qualification addresses work in roles that usually involve service delivery, either direct client work and/or community education or development projects.
Workers at this level operate at an advanced skill level and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers and the design and delivery of service programs, managing budgets, contracts and compliance requirements.
Possible career options for graduates are Welfare Worker, Youth Worker, Developmental Worker, Home Care worker, Family Carer or Nursing Assistant. Graduates are able to work in aged care homes, youth shelters, State Government Family and Community Service Agencies, youth centres, aboriginal communities, community centres and local councils. Working for oneself through contract community work is possible also.
South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
All year round, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $222.80 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $222.80 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCSM013 | 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 |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCADV002 | Provide advocacy and representation services |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCCSL003 | Facilitate the counselling relationship and process |
| CHCCSL007 | Support counselling clients in decision-making processes |
| CHCDFV006 | Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCMGT004 | Secure and manage funding |
| CHCSOH013 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
All year round, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $222.80 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $222.80 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCSM013 | 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 |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCADV002 | Provide advocacy and representation services |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCCSL003 | Facilitate the counselling relationship and process |
| CHCCSL007 | Support counselling clients in decision-making processes |
| CHCDFV006 | Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCMGT004 | Secure and manage funding |
| CHCSOH013 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $222.80 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $222.80 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCSM013 | 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 |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCADV002 | Provide advocacy and representation services |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCCSL003 | Facilitate the counselling relationship and process |
| CHCCSL007 | Support counselling clients in decision-making processes |
| CHCDFV006 | Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCMGT004 | Secure and manage funding |
| CHCSOH013 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $222.80 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $222.80 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCSM013 | 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 |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCADV002 | Provide advocacy and representation services |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCCSL003 | Facilitate the counselling relationship and process |
| CHCCSL007 | Support counselling clients in decision-making processes |
| CHCDFV006 | Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCMGT004 | Secure and manage funding |
| CHCSOH013 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |