RTO - TOID 22576 Diploma of Community Services
RTO - TOID 22576
CHC50215 Diploma of Community Services
Diploma of Community Services (General) and Diploma of Community Services – Statutory Forensic Child, Youth and Family Violence
Note: The Statutory & forensic child, youth & family welfare specialisation (stream 1) must be achieved in order to meet the minimum education requirements for child protection and youth justice practice in Victoria.
This course does not have a ‘no fees’ option.
What is this course about?
The Diploma of Community Services at VACSAL is offered in two streams dependent on your desired employment pathway. Our Diploma is a Nationally Recognised Qualification and accredited by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA), the national body for community work practitioners in Australia.
This course/qualification aims to recognize and build on the skills of those who work in roles in community services, case management, social housing, family violence, and child protection as well as many other community focused roles.
The Diploma of Community Services (General) has eight core units and eight electives. The specialist Statutory Forensic Child, Youth and Family Welfare stream has an additional two electives that will need to be completed to attain this diploma.
You will gain knowledge and learn about:
- Working with cultural integrity, in a cultural and social framework
- Leading wellbeing support and debriefing
- Healing/protecting child and family wellbeing
- Advocating and case managing
- Counselling skills
- Working with and for the community
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Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Hours |
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Core Units |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
120 |
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CHCDIV003 |
Manage and promote diversity |
80 |
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CHCCOM003 |
Develop workplace communication strategies |
100 |
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CHCCCS007 |
Develop and implement service programs |
100 |
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CHCLEG003 |
Manage legal and ethical compliance |
80 |
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CHCMGT005 |
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
120 |
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HLTWHS004 |
Manage work health and safety |
40 |
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CHCDEV002 |
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services |
100 |
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Elective Units |
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CHCCSL001 |
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
100 |
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CHCCDE011 |
Implement community development strategies |
70 |
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CHCDEV001 |
Confirm client development status |
60 |
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CHCCSM005 |
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
75 |
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CHCCCS004 |
Assess co-exiting needs |
80 |
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CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
50 |
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CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
40 |
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CHCADV002 |
Provide advocacy and representation services |
80 |
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Two electives for specialisation qualification - Statutory and Forensic Child, Youth and Family Welfare |
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CHCMHS013 |
Implement trauma informed care |
80 |
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CHCPRT003 |
Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people (R4) |
50 |
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Total hours for Diploma without specialisation |
1295 |
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Total hours for Diploma with specialisation |
1425 |
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How is this course being delivered?
- Workshops 1 day a week over 43 weeks (February to December) 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
- Supervised tutorials 1 day a week over 43 weeks (February to December) 9.30 am to 4.00 pm for more learning support and completing your assessments
- Each week you will need to spend about 2-3 hours in private study and completing your assessments.
- Your workplace is another essential element to the delivery of the course as this will make up hours for your placement and learning outcomes.
- If you are doing stream 1 you will be required to do another 140 hours in a different work role (this can be explained more by speaking with the course co-ordinator).
How is this course being assessed?
- Assessment activities during workshop sessions
- Individual and group presentations
- Workplace based assessments
This course can provide a pathway into further specialized study, including:
CHC81215 Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection
CHC82015 Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management
CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
The skills you will attain from successful and meaningful completion of this course can lead you to a career as a:
- Community Development Officer
- Community Support Worker
- Community Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Youth Accommodation support Worker
- Note: The Statutory & forensic child, youth & family welfare specialisation (stream 1) must be achieved in order to meet the minimum education requirements for child protection and youth justice practice in Victoria.
Am I eligible?
- Students must be 18 years of age or older
- Students must currently be working in the community services sector and have at least 2 years’ experience working with individuals, families and/or communities.
- It is preferable that students have completed the Certificate IV in Community Services NB: Students who do not have a Certificate IV in Community Services may be accepted if they have 2 or more years of considerable work experience as a community services or health worker providing direct client services to children/young people, individuals and/or families.
- Students must be able to attend scheduled workshops. The program has been designed to be delivered in a classroom and students must be able to attend the scheduled sessions as per the timetable.
- Students must be able to provide a current Police Check and Working with Children Check (WCCC).
- To qualify for ACWA membership, students must undertake at least 400 hours of work in the community services and/or human services field.
How will I be selected?
When you contact the VACSAL RTO, they will talk to you about whether you are eligible to do that course and if there are places available for enrollment.
Student Handbook [DOWNLOADABLE PDF]
Program Brochure [DOWNLOADABLE PDF]
Diploma Statement Fee [DOWNLOADABLE PDF]
