Diploma of Community Services CHC52025
CRICOS: 119029K
Course Overview
| Duration | Work Component Hours | Delivery Location | Fees & Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
|
104 weeks |
200 hours |
Classroom based Face to face learning – Main campus (Melbourne) |
This comprehensive program equips students with the advanced skills required to support individuals and groups across health, security, and emotional well-being. AMCA focuses on person-centred and strengths-based approaches, ensuring graduates can facilitate long-term transformation within diverse communities.
Key Learning Areas
• Holistic Support: Managing case planning, diversity, and legal/ethical standards.
• Specialised Approaches: Mastering relationship-building, service coordination, and professional networking.
• Regulatory Compliance: Training in line with Commonwealth and State legislation and industry codes of practice.
The AMCA Advantage
• Job-Ready Training: A blended delivery model including classroom study and online components (20 hours per week).
• Industry Experience: Includes 200 hours (up to 3 months) of work placement, allowing students to build vital professional networks and gain hands-on confidence.
• Simulated & Real-World Learning: Students apply theoretical knowledge to residential and community settings through AMCA’s strong industry ties.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for meaningful roles in various sectors, including:
• Child, Youth, and Family Services
• Disability & Aged Care
• Community Mental Health & Housing
• Domestic Violence & Alcohol/Drug Treatment
• Migration, Refugee Support, and Indigenous Community Work
Important Requirements
Prior to starting field placement, students must provide:
• COVID-19 Vaccination Record
• National Police Check (and/or clearance from country of residence)
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
*Special Scholarship
See more in our brochure / Special Scholarships (promotional fees 2026)
What you will learn
You will gain the skills to assess client needs, provide emotional and practical support, and coordinate community programs. The course also teaches you to apply legal and ethical frameworks, manage cases effectively, and work with diverse groups, including families, older adults, and people with disabilities.
Includes up to 200 hours of supervised work placement in an approved community service organisation.
Entry requirements and admissions
Age requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Course Structure
List of Units
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support*
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management
CHCCSM010 Implement case management practice
CHCCSM012 Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCSM016 Undertake advanced assessments
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CRICOS: 114721H Individual Support and Community Services Program
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