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Community and family health are often under pressure from many different directions in our modern day to day lives, and this can lead to complex issues if untreated. You can support and advocate for family welfare, community health, employment, and disability services.
Other skills you’ll acquire include advocacy, project management and group work.Professional experience in a community service setting will provide you with useful practical experience as part of your training.
Online theory with simulation workshop and work placement
This course is provided through the , blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 1505 hours, including self-paced structured e-learning as per the session plan, on-campus simulation training, assessment, and 10 hours of work-based training / professional experience placement (PEP).
Students are advised that they will be required to do unstructured self-learning. Weekly support sessions are available for this course if you require any assistance.
Please call our friendly admissions team to know more about the course.
From within Australia : 1800 934 265, From outside Australia : +61 37046 7799
The jobs can be wide and varied including being a:
Work placement: Complete 120 hours of work experience in a community service organisation.
20 units are required for award of this qualification including:
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
CHCCSM009
Facilitate goal-directed planning
CHCCSM010
Implement case management practice
CHCCSM012
Coordinate complex case requirements .
CHCCSM016
Undertake advanced assessments
CHCCDE028
Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
CHCPOL003
Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCDEV004
Confirm developmental status
CHCCSL002
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
There are no formal admission requirements for this certification, applicants must demonstrate their competence to accomplish assignments as specified by the university.
In situations where a student does not meet the above requirements, there is a possibility that they may not be able to participate in practical placements. This could potentially impact their overall progress in the course. It’s important for students to fulfill these requirements to ensure a successful completion of the course and maximize their learning opportunities during practical placements.
Pathways from this course: Students may progress to higher level courses within and/or across the community/health sector such as:
Course Fees for Full-Fee Paying Students
Was $3,499 Now $2,499*
*Save $1,000 on this course with IHNA Online!
IHNA Online has defined entry requirements for courses under its mandate, as outlined by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for Courses,’ to ensure that students meet industry standards.
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Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now”.
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LLN: You are required to complete an online LLN test.
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PTR: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria, you will be contacted by an admission consultant, followed by a pre-training review
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Fees: Login credentials, user guide, conditional offer letter and invoice will be sent to your email, and pay your tuition fees.
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Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a confirmation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.
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Orientation: We will send you the details of the online orientation.
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Access: Once the orientation is completed, explore the learning resources and start learning on your learning platform.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
Students must submit a portfolio of past evidence, which may include third-party assessments, and partaking in an interview procedure. They can further have their prior learning and work experiences acknowledged in this certification. A practical demonstration of the portfolio presented by the students may also be used to evaluate student’s competencies and expertise, which will give the educators a clear idea. In addition to this mutual recognition and credit transfer allow students to have their previous formal training recognized.
Credit Transfer is only available for Australian qualifications when a student has completed the units considered necessary for a qualification at another Registered Training Organization.
Any other questions in your mind – let us give you some more clarity with the following FAQs – check below:
1. Is a diploma in community services worth it?
A career in Community Services empowers you to pursue a variety of career paths while making a significant difference in people’s lives. Community Services is quite adaptable, allowing management to start exploring a broad spectrum of applications before emphasising on just one that they are specifically interested in.
2. Why do you want to study a community service course?
Community services allows you to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable members of society. Every day, you improve the lives of others. Your initiatives assist those who are most in need of assistance in building better lives and provide them with motivation for a better future.
3. What does a community service case manager do?
Community services case managers serve the wider populace by leading them to and assisting in the provision of the governmental and nongovernmental services that best meet their requirements. Evaluating, organizing, administering, monitoring, and reviewing actions effectively to accomplish the requirements of the customers for health and human services are all part of the case manager’s responsibilities. Becoming a certified case manager is beneficial in the long run.
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