Diploma of Community Services

Course Code

CHC52021

Start Dates

Day classes: (fortnightly, 9:30am - 4:30pm)

Start anytime - Rolling intake - Thursdays

Study Mode

Face-to-face study

Contact Phone

08 8337 4441

Location

Auctus Training & Education, Payneham

Course Details

Course Overview

This qualification is suitable for professionals who wish to work in community services sector in the roles involving case management and coordination of services for individuals, groups, and communities. At this level, workers are expected to have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. As a professional, you will 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. You may also be involved in the development of new business opportunities.

Unit Selection

Core Units:

Elective Units:

Work Placements

This course stipulates satisfactory completion of 200 hours of supervised work placement with registered service providers. The placement is usually done in 2 x 100 hour blocks. During this placement, students will be required to complete a Work Placement Record issued by Auctus.

We work with multiple industry partners and employers in the aged and disability sector who welcome our students for placements. We are proud that many of our students gain employment offers at the end of their placement. However, organising a work placement is a mutual effort between the student and Auctus Placement Coordinator. Students are expected to meet employers' rostering requirements and attend shifts as rostered. Furthermore, we will not recommend a student to an employer for placement if they have not met the course and attendance requirements.

As a pre-requisite for work placement in the aged and/or disability sectors, employers require you to:

Obtain DCSI clearances which include Working with Children's Check, NDIS clearance and aged care sector clearance
Complete first aid & manual handling courses
Complete online modules such as NDIS workers orientation module, infection control etc.
Have a full South Australian driver’s license and own a reliable car

Most employers also have vaccination requirements such as flu or COVID-19.

Auctus Placement Coordinator will assist you through the process and provide you with essential information.

Note: All placements must be approved by Auctus Placement Coordinator prior to commencement. A placement agreement will be signed by Auctus, the employer and students. Where a placement agreement has been executed, students are expected to uphold the agreement unless there are extenuating circumstances. In those situations, evidence of the extenuating circumstances will be sought from the student. If a student fails to start the placement as scheduled, and the Coordinator has to reorganise the placement, students may be charged a $500 fee.

Fees, subsidies and payment options

Subsidised training fee is $775.

(subject to eligiblity criteria)

Full fee is $9,500

(full fee applies if you are not able to access government funding)

Entry requirements

All of the following requirements apply to enter this course:

Must be over the age of 18 years
Must have completed a Certificate III level qualification previously
Participate in a suitability assessment prior to enrolment and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to undertake this qualification
Be able to obtain a national police clearance, a Department of Human Resources working with vulnerable people and NDIS workers check and other relevant clearances as required by the organisations accepting the student for work placement
Successful completion of the Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment
Be able to satisfy employers’ requirements in relation to first-aid certificate as well as vaccinations for Flu and COVID-19
Complete Auctus enrolment process
Ability to use Microsoft Office (particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint) and own a laptop or computer

Student Support

Auctus offers unparallel student support to enable students achieve their study goals. here is in-house study support available to all students throughout their study journey. Additionally, we can refer our students for an external support from Leaners Support Service (LSS) providers for students who are experiencing life, personal or professional challenges interfering with their studies. This service is completely confidential and free of charge to eligible Australian students. Please have a chat with your Training Coordinator to utilise these services.

Please refer to our Student Handbook for further information.

Course Duration & Delivery

Face-to-face classes:

1st day is Orientation (compulsory) - Meet and greet with your peers and trainers, orientation to course materials, student portal log-in etc.

1 day per fortnight (09:30am – 04:30pm)

10 months, plus placement

Minimum of 200 hours of supervised work placement - Approximately 2 months of supervised work placement at an approved facility

Study Commitment:

This is a blended learning program; you will be required to attend face-to-face training sessions. You should also be able to commit up to 10 hours of additional study involving research, case studies, projects and self-directed learning.

All classes are held face-to-face at Auctus Training Centre in Payneham.

Attendance requirement:

Our course is very structured and designed for an intensive delivery. To learn all the skills and knowledge required for a successful outcome, you must be able to maintain your attendance at least 80% for the theory classes and 100% for practical training and assessment.

Access to online Auctus resources:

Access to online training and assessment resources is provided for 18 months from the course commencement date free of charge.

Students can request access to the resources beyond 18 months at an additional cost. Please see the fees and payments section on our website for further details.

More Information

We are happy to answer all your questions in regards to the Diploma of Community Services. Call us today on 08 8337 4441 and our friendly team will assist you with all your training needs.

FAQs

How Does Subsidised Funding Work?

If your training is subsidised, the South Australian Government pays part of your course fees for you. The money goes straight to your training provider, so you can focus on your training. You will be required to pay only the co-contribution.

Am I eligible?

You may be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia, and you are:

an Australian or New Zealand citizen
a permanent Australian resident, or
an eligible visa holder

Am I eligible if I am employed?

Yes, employment status does not impact your eligibility to access government subsidised training.

Do I need to hold a concession card to be eligible for government funding?

No, you do not need to hold a concession card.

Why do I need to complete a language, literacy and numeracy assessment when I enrol for a subsidised course?

Every learner studying in a nationally recognised training organisation must meet the criteria which includes completing the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment as part of the requirements to access Government subsidised funding for each course they enrol in. Subsidised funding cannot be accessed without the completion of the LLN test.

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