- Funding is available for local students ONLY under the Jobs and Skills WA program.
Course Overview
The CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services enables you to work in diverse areas such as community health, employment services and disability services to make a significant difference in client’s lives. The case management specialisation gives you skills to manage, coordinate and deliver services to the clients with diverse need. This will also give you first-hand experience in assessing and reviewing information and improving service practices.
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Child Welfare Officer
- Residential Carer (Child Protection)
- Social Housing Coordinator
- Community Services Case Manager or Case Worker
- Case Coordinator
- Case Management Supervisor
- Community Care Worker
- Community Services Worker
- Program Coordinator
- Team Leader
Recognition
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- South Australia
- Adelaide
- Western Australia
- Perth
Duration Study Load
Adelaide
- Delivered over 104 weeks (including 24 weeks of holidays)
- Classes are rostered for 3 days per week plus a self-study component
- Includes Work-Based Training of 20 weeks at 20 hours per week (total of 400 hours)
Perth
- Delivered over 52 weeks (intensive course – including 4 weeks of holidays)
- Classes are rostered for 3 days per week plus a self-study component
- Course includes Work-Based Training of 4 weeks at 38 hours per week (total of 152 hours)
Note: Full-time studies requires students to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.
Entry Requirements
Academic
Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
English Proficiency
Upper-intermediate Level of English OR IELTS Test Score of 5.5 OR other recognised English Language tests such as:
- TOEFL iBT Test Score of 65
- PTE Academic Test Score of 42
- Cambridge English: FCE
- OET D Grade
- TOEFL PBT Test Score of 513
- TOEIC 605
Work Placement
During Work-Based Training, you will be able to practice your skills and knowledge in real workplace settings. This will assist you to be job-ready at graduation. Stanley College has entered into Work-Based Training agreements with a number of employers.
All Work-Based Training is organised by Stanley College’s Employment Liaison Team in consultation with students.
Before commencement of Work-Based Training, students are also required to provide:
- National Police Certificate (WA)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) screening certificate
- Medical Clearance may also be required
- Evidence of Flu Vaccination
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination*
*Fully Vaccinated = You have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 Vaccination AND a mandatory third dose when it is due (currently 3 months after 2nd dose).
Recognition Of Prior Learning
Recognition is available (on application) to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of your studies.
Additional Information
Government funding
Local Students may be entitled to Youth Allowance, Austudy/Abstudy or the Pensioner Education Supplement/
Subjects
To achieve the Diploma of Community Services (Case Management), you must complete 16 units.
About Stanley College
Stanley College is a comprehensive Teaching Institute of Higher Education with over 13 years of experience. We provide English language courses, vocational training, bachelor's degrees and professional year qualifications equivalent to TAFE and University degrees in Australia.
Our integrated approach to education and partnerships with Industry allow students to acquire the skills and knowledge they need for their chosen career by ensuring they are job-ready.
Eligible Australian Students pay nothing upfront with available Government Funding.
Stanley College offers:
- Flexible class schedules.
- Personalised learning and small class sizes with attention from experienced teachers.
- A curriculum relevant to today's workforce needs
- State-of-the-art facilities with our cafe, bar, restaurant, commercial cooking and creche areas.
- Quality student support services, including counselling & financial assistance.
Stanley College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #51973).
