Kirana Colleges
Diploma of Community Services
- This Fee-for-Service program is not available for Government funding
- Kirana Colleges is not CRICOS registered and are unable to accept enrolments from International Student Visa holders (subclass 500, 590), Visitor Visas (subclass 600, 651) or Working Holiday Visas (subclass 462, 417)
Course Information
If you possess a passion for supporting and guiding people, then a career in community services is for you.
The CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services will develop your skills in community services, case management and crisis enabling you to manage, coordinate and deliver person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.
- This qualification has a maximum duration of 18 months, with the ability to complete in less than the allocated time
100% Online
Subjects
A total of 20 units are required to complete this qualification; twelve (12) core and eight (8) elective units.
Payment Option
Career Pathway
- Family Support Worker
- Indigenous or Multicultural SupportWorker
- Community Support Worker
- Health and Leisure Worker
- Program Coordinator
- Case Coordinator
- Team Leader/Manager
Course Features
- Access to Canvas – Kirana Colleges virtual campus
- Work Placement Assistance – team dedicated to assisting with work placement during your course which may, in turn, to lead to future job prospects
- Welcome placement & job ready packs to assist with work placement
- 24-7 access to the Student Assistance Program (counselling support & advice, delivered by Access EAP)
- Kirana provides both telephone and face to face support
- Student support services, where students can receive support or assistance in the use of Canvas or other administrative enquiries
- Access to leading industry trainers and assessors who care about how you progress in the course
- Flexible learning options: online or blended
- Our online learning is interactive and encourages collaboration for when you want to be inspired by like-minded students and teachers
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Eligibility
- There are no education entry requirements for this qualification. Student’s must be above the age of 17 to enrol and 18 years of age to complete work placement and complete this qualification. Students under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardians’ permission to enrol.
Work Placement
To be assessed as competent in this qualification, individual workers are required to undertake 200 hours of supervised work placement in a relevant community service delivery setting, involving, for example, direct client work or community education or development. Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate’s ability to work at this level.
Curriculum
Students are provided with the following:
- Training plan
- Learning material
- Qualified teachers with extensive industry experience
- Optional additional support sessions
- Targeted assessment tools
- Student Assistance Program (counselling sessions)
- Access to Master Classes
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Pathways
After achieving this qualification, you may undertake:
- CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Post program:
- Certificate and Transcript (if course is completed)
- Statement of Attainment (if student is found Competent in at least 1 Unit of Competency)
University Pathways
Kirana Colleges is proud to have University Articulations that allow our students a seamless pathway to higher education.
To learn more, ask your Course and Careers Advisor for more information on this today.
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