Community Services Chisholm Institute

Overview

Learn how to make a real difference in lives with this Community Services Diploma delivered by the Chisholm Institute.

Key facts

At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management.

Workers support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. They may also undertake case management and program coordination.

To achieve this qualification, you must have completed at least 400 hours of work placement.

This course prepares you for work in a demanding and ever-changing industry, which requires a high level of skill, knowledge and expertise.

Experienced industry practitioners will guide you through the program, which combines theory and practical experience. Our classes involve lively in depth discussion and debate of social and community issues impacting on the lives of individuals and groups in society.

Topics such as such as human rights, diversity, family violence, child, family and youth issues, and child protection are explored.

You will develop skills in research and report writing, advocacy, casework, counselling, case management with opportunities to be involved in relevant student projects, for example; students run yearly forums on family and domestic violence with invited guests from industry.

This nationally recognised qualification will be highly valued by employers.

All learning is face to face in the class room, hands on practical projects inclusive of group work and role plays.

To undertake practical placement component Chisholm requires learners to complete one placement in semester 2 of 400 hours.

Accreditation

The Diploma of Community Services at Chisholm is both nationally recognised and accredited by Community Work Australia, which gives students a competitive edge for employment opportunities. Graduates can apply for full membership and registration with Community Work Australia and are strong candidates for employment in larger government departments.