CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
There is an ongoing skill shortage in Community Services.
Gain specialised skills in community services to work autonomously under broad directions from senior management, providing direct support to individuals or groups.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
CampusesJoondalup (Kendrew Crescent). Leederville.
When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.
Study Mode On campus.
There is an ongoing skill shortage in Community Services
Complete this qualification and you could be working in community services, case management or social housing, involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.
You will have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management, providing direct support to individuals or groups. You 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.
All our community service qualifications have flexible training delivery modes and the option to study on the job. This means you get the most relevant skills and the opportunity to form industry contacts.
Graduates of our Diploma in Community Services course meet entry requirements for and can even achieve advanced standing in relevant university degrees, see information about Murdoch University in the Further Study section below. As this qualification is one of the Lower fees, local skills half price courses, training at North Metropolitan TAFE will reduce the time and money you spend completing a relevant university degree and you'll be equipped to work in the industry while you study.
- Consultation
- Community program development
- Group work
- Advocacy
- Case management
- Policy and research
Prior to enrolment into this qualification, please consider:
- If you are under 18 years of age
- Any criminal conviction as it will appear on your National Police Certificate (compulsory to obtain)
- Any difficulty in communicating with either workers or clients. (I.e. difficulty with written or spoken English
- Ability to set aside between four and five days/week for attendance at classes, work placement and study
- Ability to attend your work placement regularly and reliable
- If you have the following attributes:
- 18+ years of age
- Able to undertake research and self directed activities
- Self motivated, pro-active and energetic
- Creative thinker with strong problem solving skills
- Strong decision making skills based on sound judgment and empathy
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Important information
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Semester 1, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $140.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services |
| CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCSOH013 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $140.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services |
| CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCSOH013 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $140.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services |
| CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCSOH013 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $140.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services |
| CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCSOH013 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
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