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Australian Technical College Western Australia (ATCWA)

Diploma of Community Services

  • Diploma

This qualification helps you to be an effective Case Manager or a Supervisor who is able to coordinate, handle cases and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client/community-entered.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
24 - 104 weeks full-time
Course Code
CHC52021, 113480F
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct, Nov, Dec
Domestic Fees
$28,000 per year / $58,250 total
International Fees
$28,000 per year / $58,250 total

About this course

This qualification helps you to be an effective Case Manager or a Supervisor who is able to coordinate, handle cases and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client/community-entered. This two-year program with 420 hours of extended work-based training will make you ready to start your career in the community services sector. Throughout the course, you will have specialised required skills to meet the needs of the community services sector through working closely with a range of industry organisations and health providers who provide access to the required level of support, facilities, and guidance that enhances your competency to be job ready.

Course Duration:

You will complete this course within 104 weeks which inclusive of;

Weekly Delivery Schedule:

Entry Requirements:

You will be able to enrol in this qualification if you can demonstrate the following.

As per Department of Home Affairs International students who are looking to apply for student visa must comply with one of the following English Language requirements to be enrolled in this course. For further details, please visit the Department of Home Affairs Website at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility

Where the student is unable to provide proof of one of the above listed English Language Tests, ATCWA requires students to provide one of the following evidence of the English Language to be considered for issuing a confirmation of Enrolment.

Training & Assessment Strategy:

The training and assessment strategy of this qualification includes the following methods of delivery and assessment to suit your learning style and the requirements of each unit of competency.

Compulsory Work-Placement:

Enrolling in this qualification enables you to work and gain industry experience within the community sector in Western Australia, while you study. According to the work-placement plan of this qualification, you will be provided with the opportunity to work in a registered community services organisation for a period of 420 hours under workplace supervision. It provides you with the opportunity to learn, develop and practice skills to meet industry needs and to be job ready.

Fees Applicable:

Tuition Fee:

Entry requirements

You will be able to enrol in this qualification if you can demonstrate the following.

  • Be 18 years of age or above
  • Have completed high school studies equivalent to the Australian year 12 schooling
  • Currently studying in Australia and have studied for a period of 6 months or more at AQF Certificate IV level or above.

English Language Requirement:

As per Department of Home Affairs International students who are looking to apply for student visa must comply with one of the following English Language requirements to be enrolled in this course. For further details, please visit the Department of Home Affairs Website at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 for each of the 4 components OR
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): At least 50 for each of the 4 components; OR
  • Cambridge English C1 Advanced Test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE): At least 169 in each of the 4 components; OR
  • Occupational English Test (OET): At least C for each of the 4 components.

Where the student is unable to provide proof of one of the above listed English Language Tests, ATCWA requires students to provide one of the following evidence of the English Language to be considered for issuing a confirmation of Enrolment.

  • ACSF Level 3 test outcome at the English Test administered by the Australian Technical College Western Australia; OR
  • Evidence that English is the medium of instruction at the student's school and has been for the last two (2) years, and the student demonstrates a satisfactory grade in the English language; OR
  • Evidence that the student is currently studying in Australia, and have studied for a period of 6 months or more at AQF Certificate IV level or above.

Study locations

Bankstown, NSW

Perth, WA

Course structure

Unit of Competency

1-HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
2-CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
3-CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
4-CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
5-CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
6-CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
7-CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
8-CHCDEV004 Confirm client developmental status
9-CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
10-CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
11-CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
12-CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
13-CHCCDE027 Implement community development strategies
14-CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
15-CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management
16-CHCCSM012 Coordinate complex case requirements
17-CHCCSM014 Provide case management supervision
18-CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
19-CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
20-CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

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