CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
Gain specialised skills in community services to work autonomously under direction from senior management, providing direct support to individuals or groups. You will learn from a combination of course work and supervised field work.

This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Leederville
When Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
There is an ongoing skill shortage in Community Services
When you complete the Diploma of Community Services you could be working in a community services, case management, social housing, mental health or family and domestic violence context.
You will be involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities at risk of adversity. You may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers.
Graduates of our Diploma in Community Services course meet entry requirements for and can even achieve advanced standing in relevant university degrees. 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
- National Police Certificate (compulsory to obtain) - Please note Any criminal conviction will appear on your National Police Certificate and may affect an organisation's decision whether to accept you for Work Placement (Work Placement is a compulsory element of this course)
- 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
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $155.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $155.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. 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
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 |
---|---|
CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health 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 |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $155.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $155.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. 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
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 |
---|---|
CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health 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 |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
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