Course Code: CHC52015
Study Area:

The total program hours are 1365 delivered over three semesters (18 months). Classes are usually held two days per week, 9 – 4 pm, with a one-hour lunch break and a morning tea break, with an average of 12 face-to-face contact hours per week. Students must undertake placement in an approved workplace of a minimum of 400 hours over two separate 10 week blocks. This meets Australian Community Workers Association fieldwork accreditation requirements. There is an online component which requires students to complete assessment tasks, read/ view resources each week and participate in online forums.

Campus 
Course Structure

Accreditation

This qualification is nationally recognised

Course overview

This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

How to apply
 
Application to VTAC and supplementary application to Bendigo TAFE

Selection process

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be given for skills and knowledge gained through previous study or other relevant experience.  Further information refer to RPL

Commencement dates
2016 -  For more details submit enquiry or online application or contact us on 1300 554 248