CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
Step up your career in community services!
Complete the Diploma of Community Services and you will be on your way to a career as a program coordinator, early intervention worker, or case manager.
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
When Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode On campus
Step up your career in community services!
Complete the Diploma of Community Services and you will be on your way to a career as a program coordinator, early intervention worker, or case manager.
Gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the community services sector, developing and managing community programs, promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing, responding to critical situations, managing service delivery, developing policy and research, coordinating volunteers, developing and maintaining professional networks, working with cultural diversity, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.
Enhance your employment options by doing a dual qualification
If you enrol at the Geraldton campus and you choose to enrol in additional units you can gain a dual qualification with one of the below. These options are discussed with students prior to enrolling.
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
Important information
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We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. Contact our student services team on 1800 672 700 for more information or complete the course enquiry form below.