Overview

Stark Institute offers the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services which reflects the role of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, coordinating and/or delivering of services catered to individuals, groups and communities. This comprehensive course is designed by professionals in accordance with industry needs and demands where you will learn and be equipped with the right strategies and skills to assist, advise, nurture and promote an individual’s well-being. Our highly-experienced faculty at Stark Institute deliver quality training along with a holistic approach, provide you one-on-one training, guidance and industry relevant knowledge helping you to flourish in the ever-evolving community sector.

At this level, workers possess specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Community Workers are usually providing direct support including social, emotional, psychological and practical support to individuals or groups of individuals thereby making a genuine difference in their lives. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

Gaining a nationally recognised qualification in Community Services and working in the industry is extremely rewarding and gives you the opportunity to support a diverse range of people in different life situations. On graduation, you will have the confidence knowing you’re job ready in this sector with an industry qualification you need to help people build a better life for themselves and ultimately succeed in your career.

Nationally Recognised

Yes

Delivery Mode

• Classroom Based
• Workplace
• Distance Learning
• Virtual/Blended

Course Duration

72 weeks including holidays (62 weeks of study and 10 weeks of holidays)

Course Fees

The full fee for service charge of this course: $10,000

Entry Requirement

As such there are no entry requirements for this course, however students are required to undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and Pre-Training Review. This will determine a candidate’s suitability and relevance for the course and identification of any support required. A current Police Check and approved Working with Children Check is required before undertaking placement.

Work Placement

• 100 Hours

Career Opportunities

• Community Care Manager
• Coordinator of Volunteer Work
• Team Leader
• Care Team Leader
• Family Services Coordinator
• Support Facilitator (Community Services)

Education Pathways

On successful completion of this qualification learners will have satisfied all requirements and components and will have the knowledge and skills required to progress through to CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or -related courses.