About CHC52015 – Diploma of Community Services
Note: We are no longer accepting enrolments for this course as it has been superseded
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.
Flexible Delivery
Traxion Training specialises in delivering qualifications through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), designed for experienced professionals who are currently employed in their respective industries. As part of the RPL process, students begin by completing a self-reflection questionnaire. This initial step helps them identify their existing skills and knowledge, determining whether they are eligible for RPL or if additional training is needed to meet the qualification requirements. Successful RPL outcomes can significantly shorten training and learning duration, ensuring a more efficient path to achieving qualifications. This tailored approach optimises time and focuses on areas that may require further development.
RPL & Credit Transfer
Recognition of prior learning is all about the skills and knowledge you’ve collected through work and life experiences and then transferring them to current training course requirements. Credit transfer also recognises previous formal learning (e.g. other VET qualifications). It uses the copy of the qualification, record of results (which includes details of the issuing RTO and the date issued), statement of attainment previously issued to the student for each unit of competency, or authenticated VET transcripts downloaded from the USI (Unique Student Identifier) platform. All courses can be completed using an assessment only pathway through RPL in Traxion if the candidate possesses sufficient skills and experience as determined by the assessor.
Duration and Process
Duration of the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process is approximately 6-8 weeks. It is largely dependent on the student’s ability to respond to the assessment kit provided. The RPL Kit normally consists of the following sections (please note this is subject to change, please contact us for detailed information)
- Self-Assessment Questionnaire
- List of Evidence Documents & Workplace Portfolio
- One on One Competency Questioning Interview with a qualified assessor
- Observation recording sheets
- Third Party (current workplace supervisor/representative) Verification
Enrolment Conditions
Enrolments are processed upon receipt of a completed enrolment form. All policy information regarding conditions of enrolment, refunds and our guarantee to complete all assessment requirements once the enrolment has commenced, is contained in our Terms and Conditions.
For further information please refer to the Student Handbook.
Assessment Conditions Checklist (ACC) will be available soon.
Industry Requirements
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
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| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect and improve own professional practice |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCPRT002 | Support the rights and safety of children and young people |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCDEV002 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services |
| CHCPRT003 | Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people |
| CHCCCS024 | Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnership |
Vocational placement hours requirements
This Qualification requires students to have completed a minimum of 120 hours of vocational placement. Traxion Training expects students to have already completed these hours because Traxion currently only offer RPL services to students who have worked at least these hours and is currently working in the industry. If a student doesn’t meet the vocational placement hours requirement in the specified units of competencies of the qualification, Traxion would not be able to issue Statement of Attainment for the specified unit of competency or a qualification. There are 2 units of competencies in this Qualification which requires vocational placement.
- CHCDEV002 requires students to have performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 100 hours of work within a community services workplace. More information can be found here.
- CHCDIS005 requires students to have performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 120 hours of of direct support work. More information can be found here.
Course Costs
Please contact our course advisor for course cost and payment options.
- Queensland State Government’s Higher Level Skills funding option
The CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services is currently being funded by the Queensland State Government’s Higher Level Skills for eligible participants. Eligible students must pay a Co-Contribution Fee.
For full eligibility information, terms and conditions and a breakdown of the fees applicable please click here.
The specific course entry requirements are:
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- As per Higher Level Skills Student fact sheet https://desbt.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/7784/hls-student-factsheet.pdf
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- be a Queensland resident
- be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school (with the exception of VET in Schools students)
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
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- not hold, or be enrolled in, a certificate IV level or higher qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundations skills training).
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- Reference: click here
- Pre-requisite qualification: Student must be an Existing Worker in the Community Services and Health industry, which includes parents and unpaid carers of NDIS participants.
Queensland Higher Level Skills funding additional eligibility (funding exception): Students must be an Existing Worker in the Community Services and Health industry and may already hold a Certificate IV or higher level qualification not funded through the Higher Level Skills program.
- Fee For Service (FFS) option
To apply for this course under FFS option, please use this application form https://www.traxiontraining.com.au/courses/ffs/
