Study a CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services online

This qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the rehabilitation and support for people affected by mental illness, psychiatric disability and mental health promotion. You may also undertake case management and program coordination. With an expected growth of 25.2% by 2026, this industry is seeing rapid expansion providing a wealth of opportunities.

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STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

WORK PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

DEDICATED TEACHER AND STUDENT SUCCESS COACH

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING

Course Requirement

To achieve the dual CHC43315/CHC52021 Certificate IV in Mental Health & Diploma of Community Services, a total of 22 units of competency must be completed.

Students must undertake a minimum of 200 logged working hours within an Approved Service which will allow you to complete a range of applicable work tasks.

Visit our FAQ page to learn more about how we can help you with work placement.

Entry Requirements

There are no education entry requirement 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.

Students will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate prior to commencing work.

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.

Student Selection Process

Kirana’s student selection process is designed to ensure that you are enrolled in the qualification that best meets your needs.

Kirana’s selection criteria will take into account various factors when deciding upon which students will be offered places in the program including;

The students’ needs and desired outcomes
The ability and commitment of the students to complete the course;
Eligibility requirements listed in the applicable National Training Package;
Students existing ability in the ACSF core skills, (learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy)

Students not meeting these requirements will be directed to more suitable qualifications or skill development programs.

Career Insights

A Community Services course can go a long way. Here’s what is possible:

Community Support Worker

Indigenous or Multicultural Support Worker

Mental Health Outreach worker

Mental Health Support Worker

Program Coordinator

Team Leader/Manager

Future Growth

UP TO

25.2%

projected growth in the Welfare Support sector by 2024.

Source: Labour Market Insights

Average Weekly Pay

UP TO

$1,492

for Welfare Support workers

Source: Labour Market Insights

Satisfied with Training

UP TO

89.4%

of graduates were satisfied with the training

Source: My Skills

Course Structure

A total of 20 units are required to complete this qualification; 12 Core and 8 Elective units.

Core Units

A total of 22 units are required to complete these dual qualifications.

UNIT CODE	UNIT DESCRIPTION
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCMHS011	Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety
CHCMGT005	Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCDEV005	Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
CHCCSM013	Facilitate and review case management
CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS002	Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003	Provide recovery oriented mental health services
CHCMHS004	Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCMHS008	Promote and facilitate self advocacy
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

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Our student Reviews

We always take care of our students and they are very happy. We have collected a few stories for you.

I recently completed my Diploma of Community Services with Kirana. I was incredibly impressed with the level of support I received from my teacher Wendy, who was a great help to me through every step of my study journey. As somebody who has worked in the industry for a few years, gaining this qualification allows me to take my career to the next level. I would recommend Kirana colleges to anybody to further their education.

Stephanie Vivian – Diploma of Community Services

Sheralyn was able to give me sound, useful advice when I was struggling balancing family/work and study. I really appreciate the fact that Sheralyn went above and beyond her duties in supporting and educating me through my Diploma, sometimes working early or late to have a conversation about a concept I was struggling with.

Chelsea East – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

From the get-go Kirana was wonderful. From all the online colleges I emailed, Kirana replied first. They were super easy to deal with and set up payments without trouble. The course was amazing. I learnt so much studying online, and the help I got from my trainers was prompt, easy to understand and friendly. The website is set out in a way that anything is easy to find and working through the course content was so simple. Thank you Kirana Colleges for all your help, and for setting me up in a career for life!

Matthew Musgrove – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

From the initial phone call with Kirana Colleges I knew that they would be the right choice and I was not disappointed. I appreciated the flexibility of a self-paced course that was provided for me, the learning materials were clear and to the point. Office staff, student support and my teacher were always available to answer any queries and help me out when I needed it. Thank you for making my experience so smooth!

Sabina Green – Certificate III in Individual Support

Studying online was totally new to me and quite a daunting prospect, but Kirana made it so easy. From initial contact, right through to the end, each person I dealt with in the organisation was extremely friendly, professional, and respectful.

I never felt like I was doing my course on my own. I always knew that I had support, with feedback to questions almost immediately every time.

I highly recommend Kirana Colleges to anyone looking into a qualification.

Rolene Van Der Westhuizen – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

I highly recommend Kirana for anyone wanting user friendly online learning and excellent course material. The communication and support from my trainer went beyond my expectations, I certainly didn’t feel as though I was studying alone.

Achieving my Diploma was an enjoyable and rewarding experience thanks to Kirana.

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