CHC52025
Diploma of Community Services – Queensland
OVERVIEW
“With strong growth projected across Australia’s community services sector, there is an increasing demand for skilled professionals to support individuals, families, and communities in need.”
If you have a passion for making a difference, studying our CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services is an excellent opportunity to build a meaningful career. This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of roles, supporting and empowering people through complex challenges while contributing to positive community outcomes.
STUDY MODES:
In-person or Virtual Online Classroom Access
Virtual classes available for students who live too far from Eight Mile Plains. Join live classes online with on campus students in real-time.
You must be already working in Community Services or Health to access government funding for this course. If you are not, the course would be self-funded.
COURSE CODE
CHC52025
DURATION
31 weeks (31 weeks of classroom face-to-face training+ 4 weeks of work placement)
WORK PLACEMENT
This course requires 120 hours of supervised work placement in a relevant community services organisation.
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CAREER INSIGHTS
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to pursue a career as a:
Program Coordinator
Case Manager
Social Housing Cooridintaor
Child Welfare Officer
AOD Support Worker
Community Development Officer
Youth & Family Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker
NDIS Support Coordinator
FUTURE GROWTH
VERY STRONG
The community services sector is among the fastest-growing industries, with employment expected to rise by 20% by 2027.
Source: jobsandskills.gov.au
WEEKLY PAY
$1,750
The median weekly pay for Community Services workers.
Source: jobsandskills.gov.au
SATISFIED WITH TRAINING
91.1%
Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.
Source: yourcareer.gov.au
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- There are no academic entry requirements for this qualification. It is preferred that the students have obtained a minimum of a school certificate or equivalent.
- Students should also have the physical ability to stand, lift and bend to allow them to complete their required tasks.
- Student must be an Existing Worker in the Community Services and Health industry, which includes parents and unpaid carers of NDIS participants.
- If required students must pass the Police check in the state or territory you are planning to work in, prior to work placement.
- If required students must have vaccinations against infectious disease prior to work placement.
Assessment
Our courses involve a combination of classroom and online learning, practical sessions, research and project work plus work placement.
Students are required to attend structured classroom based training (on campus or virtually). We utilise a range of assessment methods including role plays, written assessments, skills demonstration, projects, presentations, training records and work samples for the assessment of competency.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
You may apply to have previous courses, formal qualifications, knowledge, work experience and/or life experiences assessed for credit or exemption towards this course. Please contact us for more information.
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