Diploma of Community Services - Plan C5450

Diploma of Community Services - Plan C5450

Apply Enquire
Student type:
Entry score:

Not applicable

Duration:
Full-time 1.5 years
Fees:
Fee finder*Free TAFE course
Next intake:
February
Location:
Melbourne City
Entry score:

See admissions

Fees:
N/A

This qualification requires completion of the following:

20 units must be completed: 

  • 12 core units 
  • 8 elective units, consisting of: 
  • at least 6 units from amongst the electives listed in Group A, B, C, D or E in the training package 
  • up to 2 units from the electives listed in the training package, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. 

Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation. 


Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete all twelve (12) of the following courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Manage legal and ethical compliance (CHCLEG003) 80 JUST5756C City Campus
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes (CHCMGT005) 120 HWSS6102C City Campus
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (CHCDIV002) 25 HUSO5216C City Campus
Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) 40 EMPL7092C City Campus
Recognise and respond to crisis situations (CHCCCS019) 45 HWSS6071C City Campus
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services (CHCDEV005) 100 HUSO5238C City Campus
Maintain work health and safety (HLTWHS003) 40 OHTH5950C City Campus
Assess co-existing needs (CHCCCS004) 80 HWSS6069C City Campus
Facilitate and review case management (CHCCSM017) 75 HWSS1170C City Campus
Develop and implement service programs (CHCCCS007) 100 HWSS6101C City Campus
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (CHCDFV001) 50 HWSS6070C City Campus
Reflect on and improve own professional practice (CHCPRP003) 120 EMPL7098C City Campus

Complete one (1) course from the following:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Work effectively in trauma informed care (CHCMHS007) 40 HWSS6091C City Campus

Complete all seven (7) of the following courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills (CHCCSL002) 60 HWSS6120C City Campus
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship (CHCCSL001) 100 OHTH5924C City Campus
Plan and conduct group activities (CHCGRP002) 70 HWSS6082C City Campus
Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001) 80 OHTH5919C City Campus
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships (CHCPRP001) 80 MKTG7969C City Campus
Provide systems advocacy services (CHCADV005) 90 LAW5735C City Campus
Implement Community development strategies (CHCCDE027) 70 HWSS8160C City Campus

This course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa.

Information for international students

Sorry, this course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa. If you hold a different visa type, you may be eligible. Please contact Study@RMIT for more information.

 

Information for local students

If you are a local student please select 'switch to local' below to view the full course information.

aboriginal flag float-starttorres strait flag float-start

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures