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CHC52015 International

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DURATION

104 weeks full time (including holidays and orientation)

CLASSES

Melbourne CBD 3000 – Mon Tue

STUDY MODE

In class

PRACTICAL PLACEMENT

100 hrs

FEES

Enrolment Fee: $250
Materials Fee: $400
Course Tuition Fee: $19,400

COURSE GUIDE

APPLICATION FORM

Student Application Form

KEY START DATES 2022

Term 1 – Wed 27 Jan
Term 2 – Mon 19 Apr
Term 3 – Mon 11 Jul
Term 4 – Mon 3 Oct

CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services (International)

Local Students International Students

Overview

CRICOS Code: 093550M

General: This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.

At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

Employment Growth: Community and Personal Service Workers is the broad occupation category. Click on the link below to drill down to Welfare Support workers.

Source: Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements: Prospective students are required to complete the Pre-Training Interview form, to the satisfaction of ITHEA. You must have good word processing and email skills as well as the ability to download and upload documents and information. Please see our Online Service Standards. You will also need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency. The table below shows the English language test providers and the minimum overall band scores you must achieve to meet the Student visa English language requirement.

English language test providers Minimum score Minimum score and at least 10 weeks English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) Minimum score and at least 20 weeks ELICOS
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.5 5 4.5
TOEFL internet based test 46 35 32
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) 162 154 147
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) 42 36 30
Occupational English Test B for each test component N/A N/A

You must have taken the English language test in the 2 years before you apply for a student visa.

English language evidence exemptions

You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:

  • you are a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
  • you are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
  • you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
  • you have completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
  • in the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.

Other Entry Requirements

Note: For Early Childhood Education streams: A current Working With Children Check is required by all students. Application for this will be completed at the ITHEA Orientation.
For Aged Care streams: A National Police check will be completed prior to attending practical placement.

For Disability and Community Services streams: A current Working With Children Check is required by all students. Application for this will be completed at the ITHEA Orientation. In addition, a National Police check will be completed prior to attending practical placement.

Vocational Or Educational Outcomes

Vocational outcomes: Students can go into a range of employment options. Occupations may include Child Welfare Officer, Residential Carer (Child Protection), Social Housing Coordinator, Community Services Case Manager.

Job outlook: Community and Personal Service Workers is the broad occupation category. Click on the link below to drill down to Welfare Support workers.

Source: Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business

Structure And Assessment

Assessment: Assessment methods allow for the gathering of sufficient quality evidence about the student’s performance. Methods used include question and answer, class activities, observation, role plays, case studies and projects.

Practical placement requirements: To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. Students are required to undertake supervised practical placement in a relevant community service delivery setting, involving, for example, direct client work or community education or development. Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate’s ability to work at this level. Students are required to find their own practical placement, however ITHEA will provide assistance and support where needed. Students must have a valid National Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to attending placement.

Core Unit

Unit CodeUnit DescriptorNominal Hrs
CHCCCS007

Develop and implement service programs100
CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies100
CHCDEV002Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services100
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity80
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance80
CHCMGT005Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes120
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice120
HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety40

Elective Units

Unit CodeUnit DescriptorNominal Hrs
CHCCSM005

Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management75
CHCCSL001Establish and confirm the counselling relationship100
CHCCDE011Implement community development strategies70
CHCADV002Provide advocacy and representation services80
CHCAOD004Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues135
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs80
CHCDIS010Provide person-centered services to people with disability with complex needs90
CHCDEV001Confirm client developmental status60

How To Apply

How to Apply

Please make sure you have read all the course information about units of study, duration, entry requirements, assessment information, job prospects etc.

Steps

1. Download and complete the International Student Application Form.

2. Provide a certified copy of your English Language proficiency.

3. Provide a certified copy of your passport.

4. Provide certified copies of any academic transcripts.

5. Provide a copy of your Curriculum Vitae (CV)

6. Send your International Student Application Form with all supporting documents directly to ITHEA by mail or email (apply@ithea.edu.au) or through an authorised education agent. ITHEA administration team will process applications quickly. Applicants will then receive notification informing them of the result of their application.

Receiving a Letter of Offer and Enrolment Acceptance Agreement

Upon receipt of your completed application form and required relevant documents, ITHEA will ensure that all necessary entry requirements are met before issuing a Letter of Offer and an Enrolment Acceptance Agreement outlining the nominated course(s), duration of course(s), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), deposit required and instalment plan.

Please read and understand the Enrolment Acceptance Agreement before returning the complete signed document to ITHEA. We will also require your initial payment as indicated on the Enrolment Acceptance Agreement. Please ensure all payments are in Australian Dollars. When you have completed these steps, ITHEA will then send you a copy of the Confirmation of Enrolment(s) – eCoE(s)

Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE)

Take the copy of the Confirmation of Enrolment(s) – eCoE(s) to the Australian Consulate, Embassy, High Commission in your home country and apply for a student visa. If you are applying for your student visa directly, you can obtain information from the Department of Home Affairs www.homeaffairs.gov.au or your local Australian Diplomatic Mission. The Department will then commence procedures for the issue of your visa. As this can take some time, it is important that your application is submitted well before your course start date.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

If you have any questions about the course, please call us on 9650 3900.

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