Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)

This qualification will give you specialised skills to be able to work in roles in community services, case management or social housing. You will be involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.

 Fast track - 26 weeks course (PIT) OR Standard 52 weeks course (PIT)

CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services - Become qualified, find employment, be empowered. Up-skill and get job ready with this Diploma of Community Services qualification. This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Help someone live their best life by enrolling into this course today! With reasonable entry requirements and access to affordable payment options, it means you can learn and practice now. This nationally accredited qualification is delivered in a classroom environment and has a workplace component of 100 hours. Contact us today to find out more: 1300 757 296. On site delivery also available for traineeships. 

The Diploma of Community Services is ideal for gaining the necessary skill sets for a profession in the Community Services sector. You can become an advocate in areas such as family welfare, community health, employment services and disability services. The responsibilities of Case Managers are diverse in nature but generally include duties such as the implementation of service programs, the evaluation and assessment of client needs, and coordinating referral processes.

The course is provided through teacher led classroom mode delivery. It would be delivered over 4 semesters including theory, self-paced structured e-learning, simulation training and professional experience placement (PEP).

IHNA has partnered with Murdoch University to build pathways after the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services to progress with direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Arts (B1356) in Community Development.

Successfully completing this course will enable you to work in the following roles:-

• Community Care Manager
• Coordinator of Volunteer Work
• Team Leader
• Care Team Leader
• Family Services Coordinator
• Support Facilitator (Community Services)
• Community Program Coordinator
• Pastoral Care Worker
• Assistant Community Services Worker

Please visit website for more info: www.ihna.edu.au or contact 1800 22 52 83 or email admissions.wa@ihna.edu.au 

The CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services equips students with the knowledge and practical skills required to become a qualified Community Care Worker or if they choose the Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) pathway, they could become a Case Worker. The course provides students with specialised knowledge needed to work with clients in a legal and ethical environment which promotes inclusion and growth within diverse communities. Students will understand the practices required to analyse the needs of individuals, provide them with case management to help them within their environments, assess the needs within communities and develop service programs to meet their needs. Students must meet the eligibility requirements and agree to the mandatory attendance requirements to apply for the Lower Fees, Local Skills subsidy. Attendance requirements are as follows for Existing Workers. Existing Worker: You will be considered an 'Existing Worker' if you work 20 or more hours for the same employer. If you are an 'Existing Worker', you will be required to attend class 1 day per week. Please speak to the Career Advisors or the Student Services team at TrainSmart Australia. For further information and details, visit our website www.tsa.edu.au or www.myskills.gov.au If want to pursue a rewarding career in community services, phone 1300 855 517 for more information.

The Diploma of Community Services enables you to work in diverse areas such as community health, employment services and disability services to make a significant difference in client’s lives. The case management specialization gives you skills to manage, coordinate and deliver services to the clients with diverse need. This will also give you first-hand experience in assessing and reviewing information and improving service practices.  This course is delivered over a period of 44 weeks, including work-based training for 4 weeks which is organised by Stanley College.  For further information including eligibility requirements, please contact us at 6371 9999 or visit our website.