Awarded by
Insight Training (RTO: 32142)
Qualification
Diploma
Study Mode
Blended
Workplace
Payment Options
Payment planUpfront payment
Duration
Flexible to suit your needs
Start Date
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Location
Course Fee
Career Outcomes
Community Development Officer | Community Worker | Community Wellness Officer | Community Centre Manager | View all
This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.
If you are a compassionate person with good communication skills, and would like to build a rewarding career based on building stronger local communities, then this CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Insight Training could be just the thing you're looking for.
This contemporary course is specifically designed to give you all the skills and knowledge required to take on challenges presented in community services roles, as well as the ability to take on more senior and management roles in the sector. You will learn essential skills such as how to analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services, how to develop and implement service programs, how to manage legal and ethical compliance and how to develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management.
The course will allow you to choose an elective specialisation that focuses on one of the important aspects of community work such as drug and alcohol recovery, mental health, disability, youth work or case management. The course also involves 100-120 hours of practical work placement which will allow you to gain crucial practical experience required to hit the ground running once you take on a specific role in the industry.
You have a choice of studying this course online (blended with virtual classes), or by correspondence. Please note that both options still involve the practical work experience component.
This course is government funded through the Jobs and Skills WA program, which applies to eligible WA residents.
This course uses the following delivery methods, please take this into account when assessing course suitability:
Please Note: This course is NOT available to people on a 500 or 600 visa.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but it is preferred that students have obtained a minimum of a School Certificate or equivalent.
Please note that this course is only available to students in Western Australia, and is NOT available to people on 500 or 600 visas.
While completing the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Insight Training, you will need to complete 16 units comprising of eight core and eight elective units over three terms. Subject you may study include:
Core units:
Compulsory Electives:
Generalist Stream - Classroom Based:
Alcohol And Other Drugs Stream - Online Only:
Mental Health Stream - Online Only:
Child And Youth Stream - Online Only:
Disability Stream - Online Only:
Case Management Specialisation – Online Only:
Since its inception in 2010, Insight Training (RTO 32142) has been one of Western Australia’s most respected vocational education and training providers.
Through close consultation with industry leaders, they have been able to help thousands of course attendees with modern and industry-relevant training, and their students have gone on to enjoy successful and fulfilling careers in their chosen fields.
Insight Training offers a huge range online and classroom-based courses in the fields of Aged Care, Early Childhood Education and Care, Community Services, Business & Management, Disability and Retail.
Their campuses in Joondalup, Morley, Rockingham and Rockingham East are well-equipped and provide students with a comfortable and motivating learning environment. Insight Training trainers are inspiring industry professionals who are committed to providing students with the best opportunity to learn and develop both personally and professionally.
Insight Training features an unparalleled student support program that is designed to ensure that all students can achieve optimum success in a minimum amount of time, and that after graduation they have all the skills and confidence required to commence employment or progress their careers in their chosen sectors.
Many of the courses offered qualify for government subsidies which mean that students will not be placed under financial stress, and Insight Training offers a number of easy payment plans that make it even easier for students to complete their courses without a major impact on their lifestyles.
This course can be delivered on campus to provide you with practical training in a face-to-face learning environment. It is available to study at the following locations:
You can also choose to study this course online with some on-campus components (blended learning).
On completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Insight Training.
You will be fully equipped to take on more senior or management roles within community services sector, and will be able to competently perform in a range of different roles available nationally.
Wondering where a career in Community Services could take you? Potential job outcomes may include:
This course is government-subsidised under the WA government's Jobs and Skills WA program which applies to eligible WA residents.
For full fee paying students, Insight Training offers an up-front payment option, or a number of easy payment plans.
Please enquire now to see if you qualify for government funding or to find out about Insight Training's payment plans and course fees.