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Learn how to make a real difference in lives with this Diploma
Grow your specialised skillset to work with individuals, families and groups in the community to deliver, manage and coordinate support services.
The Diploma of Community Services will teach you to support others and make changes in their lives. You'll develop skills to work within the community sector under broad directions from senior management. You'll learn to improve personal and social wellbeing, be responsible for the supervision of others, and undertake case management and program coordination.
As part of this course, you will gain workplace experience within a host community organisation. Work placements often lead to ongoing employment and give you confidence to start your career in community service.
Community Work Australia (CWA), previously known as the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA), is a national professional body that accredits education and training courses for workers in the community services sector.
The Diploma of Community Services at Chisholm is accredited by CWA. As our course is both nationally recognised and CWA accredited it provides you with a competitive edge for employment opportunities.
This accreditation adds value to graduates of this course at Chisholm as it confirms the professional reputation of our programs. Graduates can apply for full membership and registration with CWA and are strong candidates for employment in larger government departments. Please visit CWA's membership page for more information, including their RPL policy.
- Course code
- CHC52021
- Delivery location
- Dandenong, Frankston
- International
- Go to International students page
- Length
- Full Time, 2 years. Part Time, 3 years.
- Start dates
- February 10, July 28 (Full time Dandenong, Frankston), February 10 (Part time Frankston)
Please note: Students may be required to undertake an assessment of their literacy and numeracy as part of their application process.
Chisholm is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides Nationally Recognised Training (NRT). This means you can be assured that our training will provide you with a qualification that is recognised and respected across Australia.
Chisholm courses are subject to minimum and maximum group numbers. Courses may be cancelled or postponed if minimum numbers are not achieved by the start date of the course. Courses may close prior to the start date if the maximum numbers are reached. In that situation, eligible applicants will be offered a place in the next available intake.