CHC52212 Diploma of Community Services Coordination Information Package
CHC52212 Diploma of Community Services Coordination The Community Services sector in Australia is growing rapidly and there is an increasing need for skilled, qualified workers. We are happy that you are interested in developing your career by completing the Diploma in Community Services Coordination with 3Bridges Community! Who is this qualification designed for? This qualification is relevant to the community services workers who have a management role, who coordinate programs, or who supervise a small number of workers or volunteers. Your current job title may be program or service manager, supervisor, coordinator, team leader, unit manager or you may aspire attain one of these positions. Why choose to study with 3Bridges? 3Bridges Community highly values the role of Community Services workers in Australia, and our trainers have practical experience within the Community Services industry as well as experience in providing quality training and adult education. We provide flexible options for learning, via workshops or using Recognition of Prior Learning. Our workshops are highly engaging, interactive and enjoyable. You will have the opportunity to learn with other managers and coordinators in the community services sector, share ideas and build an ongoing network. You will also have the opportunity to complete 80 hours supervised work placement in a suitable Community Services agency to enhance your learning experience. For the work placement component, a training plan will be developed to allow you to undertake specific activities under supervision of a workplace supervisor. The total duration of the work placement will be 80 hours which may be programmed to be carried out progressively over the same time that the classroom training and assessment is being conducted or immediately following completion of the classroom training and assessment. We take learning a new qualification and career advancement very seriously, and are here to support you and make sure that you get the most out of your studies! Information Package V1 CHC52212 Diploma of Community Services Coordination 1
What subjects will I cover? There are fourteen (14) units of competency that must be completed to attain the Diploma in Community Services Coordination. This includes seven (7) core units and seven (7) elective units. All of these units are offered through 3Bridges Community. Along with attending face to face sessions all learners are required to complete assessment tasks in their own time. This extra work may include research, further reading and a compulsory 80 hour work placement under supervision. If you believe you may have trouble finding a suitable work placement please contact us before you enrol. Entry requirements Oral communication and effective interpersonal communication skills Learners are expected to complete Language, Numeracy and Literacy test during enrolment Current Police Clearance Certificate check is usually required by the work placement organisation Suitability for working in the aged care sector Can I have my current skills and knowledge recognised? Yes! You may choose to undertake Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for any of the units of this course. Contact the Training and Development Coordinator on 8558 4000 to discuss further how to begin the process. How long will it take to complete the qualification? Time frames for each student depend on a number of factors, including your own schedule, the method you choose to complete the course such as RPL, distance learning or attending workshops, and if you need to resubmit any assessment tasks. Most students will be able to complete the Diploma within one year; however, you may take up to two years. Information Package V1 CHC52212 Diploma of Community Services Coordination 2
When can I start? There are several intakes each year for Diploma of Community Services Coordination. The first course starts on Thursday 29 th January 2015, running approximately every three (3) weeks until the end of December 2015. How do I enrol? Simply complete the registration form in this application package and return to 3Bridges Community via email, fax or post. Alternatively give us a ring on 8558 4000. Each student is required to pay $1000 prior to enrolment, with the remaining fee to be paid in instalments. To complete the course using RPL, the fee is 75% of the full course fee. What assessments are required? Assessments are conducted using a variety of methods including: Questioning both verbal and written Role plays Sample workplace documentation Self assessment Group work Observation Case study scenarios Work placement If you believe you may experience difficulty completing any assessment please contact us as alternative arrangements may be made. 3Bridges Community offers a variety of support services to assist students during their studies. Such services are offered through a range of activities and resources including one-on-one learning support appointments, personalised assignment feedback and revision sessions. If you need help at any stage throughout your course, our friendly trainers are on hand to assist. Information Package V1 CHC52212 Diploma of Community Services Coordination 3
What is the cost? As a not for profit, community based organisation, 3Bridges Community heavily subsidises student fees. Each student will be invoiced on enrolment. Subsequent payments will be invoiced on a quarterly basis. To complete the course using RPL, the fee is 75% of the full fee. 3Bridges regularly sources funding for training to keep costs down. If you are currently working in the aged, disability or home and community care sector, there are a number of partially funded places available for the January 2015 intake. Course fee now $1250. If you are not working in the sector, the fee is $2500. What is included in the cost? All workshops and assessments, comprehensive feedback, all course materials including Learner Resource Books and Learner Workbooks, support from tutors and staff, and statement of attainment or qualification at the completion of the course. Qualification Your academic transcript and nationally recognised qualification will be issued by 3Bridges Community and sent to your postal address. Certificates are issued after you have submitted all of the required assessments and they have been marked as competent. Do you have further questions? Please don t hesitate to contact 3Bridges Community on 8558 4000 or training@3bridges.org.au. Information Package V1 CHC52212 Diploma of Community Services Coordination 4
CHC52212 Diploma of Community Services Coordination Course Structure Working with People Unit Code Unit Name CHCCOM504B Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication. CHCCS505B Provide supervision support to community sector workers CHCCS513C Maintain an effective community sector work environment HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Management Unit Code CHCADMIN508B CHCCS502C CHCINF505D HLTWHS401A Unit Name Manage limited budgets and financial accountabilities Maintain legal and ethical work practices Meet statutory and organisation information requirements Maintain workplace WHS processes Volunteer Management Unit Code Unit Name CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers CHCORG611C Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace PSPMNGT605B Manage Diversity Program Management Unit Code CHCORG501B CHCCS503B CHCINF408C CHCCD516B Unit Name Facilitate workplace change and innovation Develop, implement and review services to meet client needs Comply with information requirements of the community and aged care sectors Work within organisation and government structures for community development Information Package V1 CHC52212 Diploma of Community Services Coordination 5
Expression of Interest Form Course you are interested in: First Name Surname Home address: Best contact number: Organisation where you work: Organisation address: How long have you worked there? Your role title: Your supervisor s Name Supervisor s phone number: Supervisor s email: Is your supervisor aware of your intention to study this course? Is your organisation able to support you to complete the compulsory 40 hour work placement and sign the Information Package V1 CHC52212 Diploma of Community Services Coordination 6
relevant documents? Is your organisation paying the course fee? If not, please give us more details. Have you done any training in the past 3 years? (please indicate details below) YES NO Non-accredited: Accredited: Describe your duties in your current position Information Package V1 CHC52212 Diploma of Community Services Coordination 7
Tell us why you would like to do this course: Thank you for your interest in this course. Our staff will contact you soon to discuss your enrolment. The Training team Information Package V1 CHC52212 Diploma of Community Services Coordination 8