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CHC52208 - Diploma of Community Services Coordination

The Diploma of Community Services Coordination is for workers in the community sector, in organisations involved in community work, community development and community care services and volunteer programs, in a range of settings such as residential facilities, group homes, community agencies and government departments.
You will develop skills in financial management, workplace communication, information systems and relevant legislation.

Entry Requirements

To gain entry into the Diploma of Community Services Coordination, students need to have previous work experience in the community sector in a job role that involved:

  • Self-directed application of knowledge
  • Exercise of independent judgement and decision-making
  • A range of technical and other skills

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

ABRA QLD supports all learners by profiling their individual language, literacy and numeracy skills prior to commencement and throughout the training and assessment process.

Qualification Requirements

To achieve a Diploma of Community Services Coordination, students must complete fourteen units for this qualification, comprising:

  • Seven Core Units
  • Seven Elective Units

Unit of Competency

Code Unit of Competency
Core Units
CHCADMIN508A Manage limited budgets and financial accountabilities
CHCCOM504A Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
CHCCS502A Maintain legal and ethical work practices
CHCCS505A Provide supervision support to community sector workers
CHCCS513A Maintain an effective community sector work environment
CHCINF505C Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
HLTOHS400A Maintain OHS processes
Elective Units
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCINF408C Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCORG607C Manage workplace issues
CHCORG610A Manage change in a community sector organisation
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid

Assessment

The experienced ABRA QLD Training Team adopts a supportive, flexible and holistic approach in assessing competence against the units for each of the qualifications on our scope. All learners with ABRA QLD are offered the opportunity for recognition of pre-existing skills, knowledge and experience (RPL) towards their qualification upon enrolment.

Our assessment strategies cover a range of methods that may include written question and answers, reports, group activities, practical work, observation and discussion. Some courses require successful completion of a Vocational Placement as part of the assessment process.

Cost

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Career Possibilities

  • Coordinator
  • Coordinator volunteer programs
  • Manager of volunteers
  • Program/Service manager
  • Service/Program coordinator
  • Supervisor
  • Team Leader
  • Unit Manager in community services