Our nationally accredited CHC52021 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.
Health & Community
Diploma of Community Services
SKU:CHC52021
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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Flexible payment options
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Study to fit into your routine
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Nationally recognised accreditation
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Start studying as soon as you enrol
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No exams, ever.
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Intro to Diploma of Community Services
Have a Positive Impact on Your Community
Course breakdown
What youāll learn in this course
Diploma of Community Services
CHCCOM003
Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS003
Maintain work health and safety
5/ modules
When can you start? Anytime you like!
There are no start and finish dates, no semesters, so no need to wait. Just enrol and start the path to your new life whenever youāre ready!
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How quickly do you want to finish your course?
- 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 30 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 20 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 15 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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Your trainer
Elisha McCosh
Elisha McCosh has almost 20 years of experience in child protection and foster care, across a range of roles including frontline child protection in Queensland, government policy and resource development, carer training and support, and private practice consulting conducting carer and parenting assessments.
Faamaoni Kaleti
Faamaoni brings over a decade of experience in the Community Services sector, excelling in various roles from Support Worker to Chief Operations Officer within a large-scale organisation. His passion for connecting with people through authentic and empathetic approaches has been a cornerstone of his success.
Michelle Murphy
Michelle has over 16 years of experience of working within the healthcare industry working as an Enrolled Nurse and a personal care worker. She has worked with people that have a disability within different community programs and within aged care. Michelleās specialised skills include infection control, dementia care, palliative care and person-centred care.
Elisha McCosh
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Elisha McCosh has almost 20 years of experience in child protection and foster care, across a range of roles including frontline child protection in Queensland, government policy and resource development, carer training and support, and private practice consulting conducting carer and parenting assessments.
She has worked with diverse communities and with children and families with trauma backgrounds, passionately advocating for the protection of children and supporting families and carers. Elisha enjoys her work in parent training and coaching, helping families feel capable and confident in challenging parenting moments.
Elisha is consistently striving to develop and improve the skills and knowledge of individuals and organisations in the sector, contributing to the safety and wellbeing of our communityās most vulnerable. Her goal is to find innovative ways to embed a positive, child-safe culture across organisations and the broader community.
Elisha holds a Bachelor degree in Psychology, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and is a qualified parenting trainer.
Elisha is consistently striving to develop and improve the skills and knowledge of individuals and organisations in the sector, contributing to the safety and wellbeing of our communityās most vulnerable. Her goal is to find innovative ways to embed a positive, child-safe culture across organisations and the broader community.
Elisha holds a Bachelor degree in Psychology, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and is a qualified parenting trainer.
Faamaoni Kaleti
Health & Community
Faamaoni brings over a decade of experience in the Community Services sector, excelling in various roles from Support Worker to Chief Operations Officer within a large-scale organisation. His passion for connecting with people through authentic and empathetic approaches has been a cornerstone of his success.
Known as Oni, he has held diverse roles, including Accommodation Manager, Community Participation Coordinator, Counsellor, Operations Manager, and Chief Operations Officer. Throughout his career, he has worked with a wide range of individuals, including children, youth, and adults. Oni specialises in supporting individuals with complex behaviours and facilitating their rehabilitation back into the community, fostering independence through a humanitarian approach and collaborative services.
With three years of experience as a trainer, Oni has worked with students in a hybrid learning environment and is eager to share his lived experiences and professional expertise. He holds qualifications in Certificate IV in Community Services, a Diploma in Counselling, and an Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management, and he is currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
With three years of experience as a trainer, Oni has worked with students in a hybrid learning environment and is eager to share his lived experiences and professional expertise. He holds qualifications in Certificate IV in Community Services, a Diploma in Counselling, and an Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management, and he is currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
Michelle Murphy
Health & Community
Michelle has over 16 years of experience of working within the healthcare industry working as an Enrolled Nurse and a personal care worker. She has worked with people that have a disability within different community programs and within aged care. Michelleās specialised skills include infection control, dementia care, palliative care and person-centred care.
Over the years she has also worked in General Practice, different hospitals across Southeast Queensland as an agency nurse working in the areas of mental health, palliative care, and dementia units.
Michelle has been a Trainer in adult education for over 6 years working in classrooms, workplaces, online and in secondary schools.
ā¢ Diploma of Nursing
ā¢ Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
ā¢ Diploma of Business
ā¢ Diploma of Community Services
ā¢ Certificate 3 in Aged Care
Michelle has been a Trainer in adult education for over 6 years working in classrooms, workplaces, online and in secondary schools.
ā¢ Diploma of Nursing
ā¢ Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
ā¢ Diploma of Business
ā¢ Diploma of Community Services
ā¢ Certificate 3 in Aged Care
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