Get A Free Course Guide

Diploma of Community Services CHC52015

Study Method
Online, Virtual
Provider
Hammond Institute
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
Enrol anytime

Course Overview

The Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) is suitable for people that want to work in Community Services organisations as a case manager. The course will develop your skills to manage, coordinate and deliver person centred services to individuals, groups and communities. You will also develop skills to enable you to supervise other workers and volunteers.

Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Community Care or Case Manager
  • Community Care or Case Coordinator
  • Community Worker
  • Community Program Coordinator
Want to see more job outcomes and how your future could change?
Get the Course Guide

Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location

Duration and Study Load

  • 14 months

Delivery

  • Lectures / Instructions
  • Pre-reading
  • Demonstrations and modelling
  • Practice opportunities
  • Brainstorming activities
  • Group discussions
  • Guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities, group work or project-based case studies

Entry Requirements

There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into this course. Students may enrol directly in the diploma level course without completing lower ranked qualifications

Admission Requirements

  • Age: must be 18 years or over
  • Undertake Pre-Training Review
  • Undertake LLN test: Learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy (ACSF Level 3) are desirable to participate in the course
  • It is also essential for the student to possess basic computer skills
Find out more about the entry requirements for this course
Get the Course Guide

Work Placement

  • To achieve the Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) qualification the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency
  • If a student is unable to find an appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placements

Assessment

  • Knowledge Questions
  • Written Assignment & Case studies
  • Workplace Assessment
  • Log Book
  • Projects / Research Reviews

Subjects

Core Units
CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDEV002Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
And more!
Elective Units
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
CHCCSM004Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCSM005Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCSM006Provide case management supervision
CHCADV002Provide advocacy and representation services
And more!
Want more information about the subjects for this course?
Get the Course Guide

Payment Options

  • VET Student Loans is available for this course for students who are not eligible for government funding
Find out more about the payment options for this course
Get the Course Guide

About Hammond Institute

Hammond Institute is a Registered Training Organisation which has been delivering quality training since 2001. Hammond Institute works with the community, industry and employers to develop and deliver innovative training that equips people for jobs.

Hammond Institute Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO NO: 90720)