Diploma of Community Services

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

New Era Institute has the following entry requirements

International students must:

1. Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.

2. Provide all documents needed as per the enrolment process

3. Physically fit to complete mandatory work placement hours

4. Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).  English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:

   • 1. Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or

     2. Successful completion of an English Placement Test

COURSE STRUCTURE

Twelve (12) core units and eight (8) elective units are required for the award of the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services and a total of 400 hours of work placement divided into two block of 200 hours each.

COURSE LOCATION AND DURATION

The CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services is delivered at our both campuses:

Duration:

This qualification will be delivered over 104 weeks, including 80 weeks of training and assessment spread over 8 terms and 24 weeks of holidays.

Class sessions: 20 hours per week

Please note, to complete your course, you will need to have access to a computer and internet. New Era Institute encourages students to bring their own devices to the campus (where there is free wireless internet connection).

FIELD WORK PLACEMENT AND ASSESSMENT ARRANGEMENTS

Students will be required to complete 400 hours of field work placement in 2 blocks of 200 hours per placement. Students will be required to complete up to 8 theory-based units before commencing Field work placement 1 and again another term(s) of study before commencing Field Work Placement 2.

The Fieldwork placement provides students with the opportunity to gain real work experience in their chosen industry, to gain access to a potential future employer, and for the host employer to support students who could be their future employees.

Students must undergo police check prior to placement which will be at the student’s own cost. Immunisations may also be required – this will be advised by the student’s workplace.

Additional Work Placement requirements:

• Possess a Police check (which is required for placement) using the link https://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/services/criminal-records/national-police-checks
• Have a reasonable level of fitness to complete manual and physically demanding tasks, such as bending, lifting and standing for long periods of time.
• Updated Vaccination/immunisation Records (influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines)
• Working with Children Check using link https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check

Assessment Arrangements

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions.

Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment for classroom-based assessment.

CREDIT TRANSFER

Students can apply for credit transfer where there is an exact match of the units of competency within the course achieved through an accredited VET qualification in an approved registered training organisation (RTO).

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If RPL/credit transfer is approved, the student’s Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) will be adjusted to reflect any reduction in the period of study the student is enrolled in. The study load will remain the scheduled 20 hours per week as per the student visa requirements.

*Please refer to the International Student Handbook for more information on Credit Transfer. You may contact the admission department to find out on how to apply via contact us. 

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Students can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the course. These skills and knowledge may have been obtained through workplace training or experience and may reduce the number of units required to be completed during the course.

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If RPL/credit transfer is approved, the student’s Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) will be adjusted to reflect any reduction in the period of study the student is enrolled in. The study load will remain the scheduled 20 hours per week as per the student visa requirements.

*Please refer to the International Student Handbook for more information on Recognition of Prior Learning. You may contact the admission department to find out on how to apply via contact us. 

EXIT POINT and PATHWAYS INFORMATION

Exit Point

Students who did not complete this course may receive an academic record (Statement of attainment SOA). 

Education and Career Pathways:

Potential employment options are in a range of community services management roles.

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or higher education qualification in community services.

HOW TO ENROL

The enrolment form  can be downloaded from our website or requested by emailing the admission team.

The enrolment form should be completed in full and submitted by email to the Admissions Department.
Email: admissions@newerainstitute.edu.au

The enrolment form must be accompanied by:

• • A copy of passport and
  • Student Visa (Onshore Students Only)
  • Certified copies of English proficiency (must be obtained within the last 2 years, if required)
  • Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates
  • Complete Student Enrolment Form
  • Read International Student Handbook on the website
  • Send Enrolment Form to New Era Institute
  • NEI representative/Agent will contact you to collect documents for GTE assessment

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Meet the requirements for the Student Visa (Sub-class 500)
More information about studying in Australia, student visa requirements and application can be found at www.homeaffairs.gov.au

Successful Student Visa

If your student visa application is approved, you should contact New Era Institute and provide evidence of approval. New Era Institute will contact you to confirm your timetable, start date and all other arrangements for your study with New Era Institute.

Unsuccessful Student Visa

If your student visa application is NOT approved, you must contact New Era Institute and advise us and apply in writing for a refund of all fees paid in accordance with our Fees and Refund Policy.

Please refer to the International Student Handbook on our website.

Please refer to the International Student Handbook on our website.

FEES & CHARGES

International students

For more information about the tuition fees and other charges, please click on Fees and Charges.

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