About this course
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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Who should apply for this course and why?
International students who are:
- seeking to pursue or further a career in community services
- seeking to enter a new industry sector
- seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications.
International Students must:
- be at least 18 years of age and have completed year 12 or equivalent
- participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
- have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (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.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Student must bring their laptop or compatible device for classroom use, as it is essential for accessing materials and completing coursework.
Units of Competency
| Code | Title | Core / Elective |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | Core |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies | Core |
| CHCDEV002 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services | Core |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity | 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 |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety | Core |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Elective |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management | Elective |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | Elective |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Elective |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice | Elective |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team | Elective |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Elective |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective |
Intake Months each year
January
February
April
May
July
August
October
November
Course Fees and Payment
Enrolment Application Fee: AUD 250
Course Fee: AUD 28,800
Material Fee: AUD 2,000
Payment Option
- Credit Card
- Electronic Funds Transfer (account details available on request)
How can I apply?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an application for enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:
- Copy of your passport
- Academic certificate/s
- Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.
Offer and Enrolment Process
If your application is successful, you will receive a Letter of Offer with a student agreement which you are required to read through all of the included policies and procedures. If you are in agreement, sign and return to us and we will then issue you with an invoice.
Once we receive your first payment, we will issue your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with the Fusion College of Technology International Student Handbook. This can be found online at https://fusioncollege.edu.au/
Course Duration
This qualification will be delivered over 104 weeks, including 80 weeks of training and assessment spread over 8 terms of 10 weeks each and 24 weeks of holidays.
Course Delivery Mode
This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study.
Work Placement: Students are required to complete a minimum of 200 hours of practical placement.
Course Delivery Site
Classroom: Suite 502, 16 – 18 Wentworth Street Parramatta NSW 2150
Work Placement: Various workplace
Training and assessment information
Students are required to attend 13.5 hours of training and assessment per week and complete structured supervised study session of 6.5 hours per week (except during the weeks where work placement is completed).
Course progress and attendance
Satisfactory course progress and attendance are very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions.
Student Support
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- One-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- Support with personal issues
- Access to additional learning resources
- Reasonable adjustment in assessment
- Social events
- A buddy program
- Information about external sources of support.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy. We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may provide you support based on those needs.
Course Duration
Duration
108 Weeks
Delivery Modes
Face-to-Face - 13.5 hours/weekSupervised Study Session - 6.5 hours/week
Work Placement - 200 hours
