Foundation/PathwayNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Community Services
South Metropolitan TAFE, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
If you are passionate about helping others and creating positive change in your community, the Diploma of Community Services will prepare you for a meaningful and impactful career.
In this course, you will develop specialised skills to support individuals, families, and communities through a range of social and community programs. You will learn how to deliver person-centred services, support people to improve their wellbeing, and help individuals navigate challenges in their lives.
Throughout the course, you will build practical skills in areas such as:
Supporting individuals and communities experiencing social challenges
Case management and client support
Coordinating community programs and services
Working collaboratively with community organisations
Supervising volunteers or support workers
Promoting personal and social wellbeing
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- Core units: CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
- CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
- CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- CHCCSM017Facilitate and review case management
- CHCDEV005Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
- CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCMGT005Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
- CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
- Elective units (selected in consultation with industry): CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
- CHCCSL001Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
- CHCCSL002Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
- CHCCSL007Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
- CHCCSM009Facilitate goal directed planning
- CHCCSM012Coordinate complex case requirements
- CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCSOH013Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Completion of CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services OR CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work is required for entry into this course at Central Regional TAFE. Completion of CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services is required for entry into this course at North Metropolitan TAFE and South Metropolitan TAFE. This course requires immunisations and/or proof of vaccination status before attending mandatory work placement. Costs and vaccine requirements may vary depending on your placement centre and/or doctor’s fee schedule. Please follow instructions/advice provided to you during enrolment/orientation. You will not be able to complete your course if these requirements are not met.
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