
Course Duration
104 Weeks

Campus Location
Sydney CBD and Windsor (Regional NSW)

Nationally Recognised
Training

Study Mode
Classroom (Face to Face) and Work Placement
- Course Overview
- Entry Requirements
- Course Structure
- Course location and Duration
- Field Work Placement and Assessment Arrangements
- Credit Transfer (CT)
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
- Exit Point and Pathways Information
- How to enrol
- FEES and CHARGES
- Download the course brochure
COURSE OVERVIEW
This qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management.
Workers support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. They may also undertake case management and program coordination.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
The CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services is delivered in a blended learning mode (20 hours in classroom and 400 hours of work placement).Â
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
New Era Institute has the following entry requirements
International students must:
Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
Provide all documents needed as per the enrolment process
Physically fit to complete mandatory work placement hours
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:
Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
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.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Core/Elective |
CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Core |
CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | Core |
CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | Core |
CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management | Core |
CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services | Core |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | Core |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Core |
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | Core |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | Core |
CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship | Elective |
BSBPEF401 | Manage personal health and wellbeing | Elective |
CHCADV002 | Provide advocacy and representation services | Elective |
CHCDEV004Â | Confirm developmental status | Elective |
CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour | Elective |
CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity | Elective |
CHCFAM003 | Support people to improve relationships | Elective |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | Elective |
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.Â
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.Â
EXIT POINT and PATHWAYS INFORMATION
Exit Point
Students who did not complete this course may receive an academic record (Statement of attainment SOA).Â
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.
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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:Â 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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- Suite 13 & 14, 100 George Street, Windsor NSW 2756, Australia
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