CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
Course Details
| Provider Name | Onepath College |  |
| RTO Code | 46203 | |
| CRICOS Code | 04257J | |
| CRICOS Course Code | 118857D | |
| Delivery Location | Level 1, 30 Cowper Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 Various workplaces |  |
| Delivery mode | This program is delivered in the classroom, through online learning and in the workplace. | |
| Duration | 104 weeks, including 80 study weeks and 24 weeks of holidays. | |
| Study load | 20 hours per week consisting of 14 hours of classroom training and assessment and 6 hours of online learning per week. Work placement of 100 hours. Additional unsupervised study is expected to be on average 5 hours a week. |
Overview of Course
This qualification reflects the role of community service workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centered services to individuals, groups, and communities.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management.
Workers support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. They may also undertake case management and program coordination.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Licensing/regulatory information No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Onepath College has the following entry requirements:
- Student must be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 12
- Student may be required to participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
- Student must have an IELTS* score of 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
# English language competence can also be demonstrated through any of the following:
- Completion of a Certificate III or above in an Australian college.
- English Placement Test (EPT).
- Successful completion of ONEPATH COLLEGE English Placement Test at IELTS level 6.0
Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL are accepted. Students must provide their results to confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Fees
| Tuition Fee | $28000 | Material Fee | $500 | Enrolment Fee (Non Refundable) | $300 |
intakes
Jan / Apr / Jul / Cct ( Midterm Intake Available )
target group
- seeking to pursue a career in community services
- seeking to enter a new industry sector
- seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in community services roles that focus on the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities. Further education pathways may include the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or higher education qualifications in community services management.
career outcome
Senior Youth Worker, Community Work Coordinator, Team Leader, Early Intervention Worker, Community Care Manager, Care Housing Manager, Welfare Support Worker, Community Worker
future pathway
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or higher education qualifications in community services management
award of qualification
Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of CHC52025 Diploma of Community Service. Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.
It is mandatory to complete work placement hours to be eligible for attainment of this qualification.
Units of competent
Student requires to complete 20 units which include 12 core and 8 elective units to award CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services Qualification
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Core |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | Core |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | Core |
| CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management | Core |
| CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services | Core |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | Core |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice | Group D elective |
| BSBPEF401 | Manage personal health and wellbeing | Group E elective |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies | Group E elective |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity | Group E elective |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team | Group E elective |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Group E elective |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Imported elective |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | Imported elective |
Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements
Training and Assessment Information
This course is delivered through face-to-face training and assessment, as well as through online learning and workplace-based training and assessment.
You are required to attend classes for 14 hours per week, as well as complete 6 hours of online learning per week for 80 study weeks (8 terms of 10 weeks each). Holiday breaks are 24 weeks in total and the timing of these breaks will be advised in your timetable when you start your course.
You will be required to complete a work placement of a minimum of 100 hours.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role plays/observations
- Workplace hours logbook
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course.
Course Progress and Attendance
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Student Support
We offer the following in relation to support and welfare:
- one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- support with personal issues
- access to additional learning resources
- reasonable adjustment in assessment
- social events
- information about external sources of support.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.
We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
Course Credit/ recognition of prior learning (RPL)
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.onepath.edu.au
Please note that although we are required to offer you RPL, it would not be expected as an international student that you would pursue this opportunity as most likely you would not have relevant workplace experience and existing skills and knowledge.
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.
OSHC
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Onepath College provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover or Onepath College can organise one for you.
Resource Requirements
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.
PC
| Minimum Requirements | |
| Processor | Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor Microsoft Windows 10 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 |
| RAM | 10 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard disk space | 3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended. |
| Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
MACOS
| Minimum requirements | |
| Processor | Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support |
| Operating system | Big Sur |
| RAM | 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard disk space | 4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation. |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended |
| Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
| Name of software | Associated costs | |
| Office 365 | $109 annually | https://products.office.com/en-au/buy/office |
| Laptop details | Associated costs | |
| Any laptop that meets the specifications above | $450 (approximate only) | Various |
How can i apply?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including:
- a copy of your High School Certificate
- a copy of your passport
- proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.
Where to from here?
If your application is successful, we will send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.
Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with Onepath College’s International Student Handbook. This can be found online at www.onepath.edu.au