Our nationally accredited CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services is perfect for those who enjoy helping people and would like to take the next step in their career by pursuing an exciting leadership role. The booming community services industry needs more workers, so get ready to enter a highly rewarding sector with the ability to specialise in a variety of directions today.

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Diploma of Community Services
SKU:CHC52015
Enhance your earning potential and thrive in an industry that offers many career opportunities. Learn all the practical and professional skills you need to achieve lasting success in this high-demand, rewarding field.
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Have a Positive Impact on Your Community


Course breakdown
What you’ll learn in this course
Diploma of Community Services
CHCDIV003
Manage and promote diversity
CHCCOM003
Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCCS007
Develop and implement service programs
CHCDEV002
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
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- Daily routine
- 06:30 am - 07:45 am
- 07:45 am - 09:00 am
- 09:00 am - 01:00 pm
- 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
- 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
- 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
- 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm
- 08:30 pm - 09:15 pm
- 09:15 pm - 10:30 pm
- 10:30 pm - onwards
Study for a minimum 32 hours per week to complete modules in 12 months
- Daily routine
- 06:30 am - 07:45 am
- 07:45 am - 09:00 am
- 09:00 am - 01:00 pm
- 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
- 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
- 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
- 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm
- 08:30 pm - onwards
Study for a minimum 21.3 hours per week to complete modules in 18 months
- Daily routine
- 06:30 am - 07:45 am
- 07:45 am - 09:00 am
- 09:00 am - 01:00 pm
- 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
- 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
- 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
- 06:30 pm - 07:30 pm
- 07:30 pm - onwards
Study for a minimum 16 hours per week to complete modules in 24 months
Your course may include work placement which will be completed in addition to weekly study blocks.
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Zinna Nesa
Zinna has over 15 years of experience working within the healthcare industry. She has worked with people in mental health, young children with a significant trauma background, different community programs, and within aged care industries (including palliative care and dementia-specific units).

Zinna Nesa
Health & Community
Zinna has over 15 years of experience working within the healthcare industry. She has worked with people in mental health, young children with a significant trauma background, different community programs, and within aged care industries (including palliative care and dementia-specific units).
Zinna has over 15 years of experience working within the healthcare industry. She has worked with people in mental health, young children with a significant trauma background, different community programs, and within aged care industries (including palliative care and dementia-specific units).
She also has 2 years of experience with children and families as a therapeutic case worker, a field professional who works to integrate clients into their relationships and create positive living situations. Her primary responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing service plans, coordinating services, and providing advocacy and support. She also works closely with clients and their families to identify needs and help them access services, including counseling, financial assistance, and housing. She is experienced in crisis intervention, patient care, de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, and document proficiency, and possesses strong communication skills.
Zinna has been a Trainer and Assessor for over 1 year, working in classrooms, workplaces, and online. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Science, an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, a Diploma of Community Services, a Diploma of Mental Health, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116, a Certificate IV in Community Services, a Certificate IV in Ageing and Disability Support, and a Certificate III in Health Service Assistance.
Teaching means that she has an emotional investment in making our world better, feels that she is making a positive contribution to society, never stops learning, gains satisfaction from seeing people learn, and is well respected.
Working as a community worker, she believes it is an opportunity for her to provide care and support to vulnerable clients. She wants to support and treat vulnerable clients with kindness and respectful behavior so that they feel secure, safe, and can become more independent in their lives. She loves both of her professions
She also has 2 years of experience with children and families as a therapeutic case worker, a field professional who works to integrate clients into their relationships and create positive living situations. Her primary responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing service plans, coordinating services, and providing advocacy and support. She also works closely with clients and their families to identify needs and help them access services, including counseling, financial assistance, and housing. She is experienced in crisis intervention, patient care, de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, and document proficiency, and possesses strong communication skills.
Zinna has been a Trainer and Assessor for over 1 year, working in classrooms, workplaces, and online. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Science, an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, a Diploma of Community Services, a Diploma of Mental Health, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116, a Certificate IV in Community Services, a Certificate IV in Ageing and Disability Support, and a Certificate III in Health Service Assistance.
Teaching means that she has an emotional investment in making our world better, feels that she is making a positive contribution to society, never stops learning, gains satisfaction from seeing people learn, and is well respected.
Working as a community worker, she believes it is an opportunity for her to provide care and support to vulnerable clients. She wants to support and treat vulnerable clients with kindness and respectful behavior so that they feel secure, safe, and can become more independent in their lives. She loves both of her professions
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