Victorian Skills College
Diploma of Community Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) The CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services qualification is designed for individuals seeking to develop specialised skills and knowledge to work autonomously in the community services sector. This course equips you with the competencies required to deliver, manage, and coordinate person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities. You will learn to support people in making positive changes in their lives, improve their personal and social wellbeing, and potentially supervise other workers and volunteers. This qualification also covers case management and program coordination responsibilities. A key component of this course is the requirement of completing at least 400 hours of work placement, providing you with invaluable practical experience.Delivery mode
Victorian Skills College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
400 hours- Suite 2 level 4/398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Age Requirements:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. - Pre-training Review:
The Pre-Training Review (PTR) will be conducted prior to the enrolment into your course of studies to ensure that the training and assessment provided by VSC are able to meet the student’s individual needs. - National Police Check (NPC):
Students enrolled in this course must have a satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) from Federal Government for practical placement purposes.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Community Services will prepare you for the following roles.
Care Coordinator
A Care Coordinator oversees care arrangements for clients in aged care or disability services. You might coordinate care for individual clients or...
Case Manager
A Case Manager, also known in some circles as a case worker, plays a huge role in helping clients and patients get the support they need. In genera...
Case Worker
A Case Worker provides support to individuals and families facing social, emotional, and financial challenges. You might work in healthcare, social...
Mental Health Case Manager
A Mental Health Case Manager supports individuals with mental health conditions to manage their treatment and improve their quality of life. You mi...
Youth Case Worker
Youth Case Workers are assigned to individual children or teens, working one-on-one to help improve their quality of life. You’ll need advanced int...
