A career in Community Services is a very rewarding one, allowing you to enrich the lives of others and use your compassion and skills to help them build a better life for themselves. Community Services is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia. In this course, you will learn to develop your skills and knowledge in managing, coordinating and/or delivering person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. Consider a CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services (focus on Mental Health) for a fulfilling career allowing you to make a difference in people’s lives.
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Learning Method Blended / Classroom / Online / Workplace
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Duration Course duration depends on the delivery mode of the qualification and can be flexible depending on your learning needs
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RTO's This course is delivered by Insight Training Group Australia Pty Ltd, RTO ID 32142.
Course Requirements
To attain the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services (focus on Mental Health), 20 units must be successfully completed comprising of twelve (12) core and eight (8) elective units.
Qualification Pathway
Credit decisions for university entry are made by individual universities, but many universities offer a credit arrangement.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. It is preferred that the students have obtained a minimum of a School Certificate or equivalent.
If you’re interested in applying, you can check out our campus locations. CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services (focus on Mental Health) is available in Perth and regional WA.
Student Selection Process
Insight Training’s student selection process is designed to ensure that you are enrolled in the qualification that best meets your needs.
Insight Training’s selection criteria will take into account various factors when deciding upon which students will be offered places in the program including:
- The students’ needs and desired outcomes
- The ability and commitment of the students to complete the course
- Eligibility requirements listed in the applicable National Training Package
- Students existing ability in the ACSF core skills, (learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy)
Students not meeting these requirements will be directed to more suitable qualifications or skill development programs.
After completing this course you can pursue a career as a:
- Case Coordinator
- Case Worker or Manager
- Alcohol and other Drug Worker
- Client Service Assessor
- Community Services Worker
- Community Worker, Coordinator
- Coordinator Family Services
- Early Intervention Worker
- Group Facilitator, Coordinator
- Pastoral Care Counsellor
- Pastoral Care Manager
- Program Coordinator or Manager
- Senior Youth Office, Chaplain
- Social Welfare Worker
- Support Facilitator
- Welfare Worker
- Family Support Worker
Core
Unit Code | Unit Description |
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CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management |
CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
Electives
Unit Code | Unit Description |
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CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies |
CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery orientated mental health services |
CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services |
CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues |
CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
Work Placement
To be assessed as competent in this qualification, students are required to complete 200 hours of supervised work placement with an approved community services work place. The exact number of hours required is determined by the stream or specialisation chosen. Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the student’s ability to work at this level.
As the WA economy continues to grow and diversify, the demand for qualified workers also continues to grow. Jobs and Skills WA is a government initiative focused on providing guaranteed funded training for positions that are or will be in high demand in WA.
To learn what qualifications Insight Training is delivering to eligible students at our multiple locations in WA visit following page.
Jobs and Skills WA Funding Eligibility |
ACT Skilled Capital – for students residing in ACT
This qualification can be funded to eligible students through ACT Skilled Capital, a subsidised training program offered by the ACT Government. Skilled Capital is an ACT Government training initiative, funded by the ACT and Australian Governments.
ACT Skilled Capital Funding Eligibility |