CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
Step up your career in community services!
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. Workers at this level have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad
directions from senior management. They support people to make changes in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and may have responsibility for the
supervision of other workers and volunteers. Workers may also undertake case management and program coordination.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Geraldton
When Semester 1, 2027
Study Mode On campus
Duration 12 Months
Step up your career in community services!
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. Workers at this level have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management. They support people to make changes in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and may have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. Workers may also undertake case management and program coordination.
The unit CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services has mandatory work placement of 100 hours. Where students are completing this qualification as a dual qualification this unit and mandatory work placement will be met under the qualification CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work. The unit CHCDEV005 will then be credited into CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services.
This qualification is delivered as a single qualification, or as a:
- dual qualification alongside CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work
- triple qualification alongside CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work and CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
When choosing a course, it's important to think about the key skills and knowledge you'll need, as well as how you'll be assessed. Take a look at this information and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements.
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Able to work with a National Police Clearance that is free of any criminal conviction
- Able to communicate well in English with clients, families and community members
- Able to perform manual lifting tasks in personal care work
- Can work through confronting content on topics such as sexual abuse, childhood trauma, domestic violence and drug and alcohol abuse
- Can maintain positivity and be respectful, resilient and empathetic
- Can maintain confidentiality, uses initiative and leadership skills
- Strong communication, consultation, problem solving and negotiation skills
- Ability to understand and develop managerial skills
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Semester 1, 2027
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twenty (20) units of competence, comprising twelve (12) core and eight (8) elective units selected from the options provided below.
This course is delivered in conjunction with CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work, and CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs | $97.20 | $9.27 |
| CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs | $89.10 | $5.94 |
| CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations | $64.80 | $4.91 |
| CHCCSM017 Facilitate and review case management | $113.40 | $8.15 |
| CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services | $145.80 | $10.37 |
| CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | $72.90 | $10.37 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $6.99 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $48.60 | $6.99 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $27.61 |
| CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | $64.80 | $4.91 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $64.80 | $8.15 |
| HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | $64.80 | $5.94 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
|
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$97.20 | $6.99 |
|
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$89.10 | $5.94 |
|
|
$145.80 | $10.37 |
|
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$129.60 | $9.27 |
|
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$162.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$210.60 | $0.00 |
Unit Selection - Alternative Elective Units
Alternative elective units as shown below can be subsititued for other units as listed below.
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$89.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $4.91 |
|
|
$97.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$81.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $4.91 |
|
|
$89.10 | $6.99 |
|
|
$72.90 | $4.91 |
|
|
$145.80 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700