

This qualification reflects the role of community services worker involved in the delivery, management and coordinatiion of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope under broad directions from senior management. Workers support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. They may also undertake case management and program coordination.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.


ACOS requires that all students:
Further Information – International Students
This course is available to international students who are able to provide evidence that they:
Additional Work Placement requirements:
| Title | Core / Elective | |
|---|---|---|
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services | Core |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Core |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Core |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | Core |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | Core |
| CHCCSM017 | Facilitate and review case management | Core |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | Elective |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships | Elective |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and Promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | Elective |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour | Elective |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk | Elective |
| BSBPEF401 | Manage personal health and wellbeing | Elective |
| CHCADV002 | Provide advocacy and representation services | Elective |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities | Elective |
| Fees | Domestic Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolment Fee | $450 | $450 |
| Materials Fee | $550 | $550 |
| Tuition Fee | $8,000 | $20,000 |
| Total | $9,000 | $21,000 |
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education with the following courses.
CRICOS CODE: 119009C
VET CODE: CHC62015