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Western Sydney College
RTO Code: 45360
CRICOS Provider Code: 03690M

This qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.

• Individuals seeking to pursue a career in a Community Services Industry
• Individuals seeking to enhance their current skills
• Individuals seeking to pursue a higher education qualification

• Community Care Manager,
• Coordinator of Volunteer Work
• Team Leader
• Family Services Coordinator
• Support Facilitator in Community Services
• Community Service Worker
• Community Development Worker
• Program Coordinator
• Youth Support Worker

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or higher education qualifications in community services management.

Twenty (20) units including Twelve (12) core units and eight (8) elective units are required for the award of the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services. Units have been selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and qualification level.

This qualification will be delivered over 101 weeks, including 80 weeks of training and assessment spread over 8 terms of 10 weeks each and 21 weeks of holidays.

The delivery mode for this qualification will be 6.5 hours Online and 13.5 hours face-to-face on Campus and 400 Hours of work placement.

Classroom training will be held at 55 High Street in Parramatta NSW 2150 and 39 Dixon Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000. Work placement will be held in various workplaces.

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older at course commencement.
• Students must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent or have completed AQF Certificate IV or relevant qualification.
• An overall valid academic IELTS score of at least 6 or equivalent with no band less than 5.5 unless exempted (please refer to the DOHA website for Acceptable English Evidence and Exemptions); or an English proficiency of upper intermediate level or above from an approved ELICOS provider; or have completed Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO within the last 2 years; or have successfully passed Western Sydney College’s English Placement Test.
• For Packaged courses, student must (successfully) complete the lower qualification to progress to the higher qualification.
• International Students must meet the Student Visa (SC500) requirements.

Admission criteria for this program also includes the student’s agreement and ability to undertake the following:

• Attend and participate in scheduled training and assessment.
• Have physical and sensory abilities to participate in workplace tasks and expectations and handle industry standard equipment.
• Comply with the RTO code of conduct requirements, directions on work, and health and safety matters.
• Comply with standardised student induction protocols for clinical placement including mandatory pre-screening checks for working in health services in NSW.

The delivery mode of this qualification will be 6.5 hours Online and 13.5 hours face-to-face on Campus combined with work placement.

This qualification consists of different Units of Competencies (UOC) and our qualified trainers will explain UOC outlines at the beginning of the training of each UOC.

Each training session is facilitated with learner resources such as PowerPoint Presentation, student learner guide, formative activities, and where applicable, supported with simulated case studies, policies and procedures, software and necessary hardware, etc.

Students can bring their laptops that must have Microsoft Office or other necessary software installed. Laptops must be fully charged and students must bring a USB flash drive.

All students enrolled in this course must undertake 400 hours of work placement at an approved venue. Work placement must be completed successfully in order to gain this qualification.

Note: The course timetable will be available before course commencement and students are required to contact our admissions team for the available timetables.

All our Units of Competencies (UOC) are assessed through a combination of assessment types. These may include practical demonstrations, role plays, writing reports, group projects, presentations, and written questionnaires, etc.

All International students are required to meet satisfactory course progress to meet their student visa requirements. Please refer to International Student Handbook which is available on our website on the specific support that WSC offers to international students. Additional support is provided to those international students who are identified as a risk of not meeting the course progress requirements as per the intervention strategy.

Western Sydney College is committed to ensuring that students get all the support they need to complete their studies.

Western Sydney College will provide a wide range of learning support options and resources to assist students such as;

One-on-one support from our trainers/assessors to assist with their studies.Additional classes, tutorial, and workshops

One-on-one support from the Administration relating to any student concerns such includes language, literacy, and numeracy issues.
Referral to relevant external services.
If students need any support, please contact the support team.
E: [email protected]

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as
per the information included in our International Student Handbook.

For international students, the granting of course credit may affect their course fees as well as the duration of the course.

The result of the application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing.

If course credit is granted following the issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing
reduced course duration.

For further details please contact our admissions team.
Email: [email protected]

The costs for this course are as follows:

Enrolment fee: $250 (non-refundable)

Course fees: $19,200

Materials fees: $1000

Payment terms and conditions are included in the Student Handbook. Additionally, a detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement which is provided to the student for their review and agreement prior to acceptance into the course. The agreement also includes details of additional fees and charges, which may be applicable.

Please note Western Sydney College reserves the right to vary the tuition fees and/or other charges from time to time.

Please contact the administration for current course fees and associated charges.

Complete and submit the student application form with relevant supporting documents. Students can apply directly to Western Sydney College or through an authorized agent of Western Sydney College. Please refer to our website www.wsc.nsw.edu.au for a detailed application process.

Western Sydney College

Sydney Campus: Level 2, 39 Dixon Street,
Sydney, NSW 2000
Parramatta Campus: 55 High Street, Parramatta,
NSW 2150
Phone: +61 02 8628 7973
E: [email protected]
W: wsc.nsw.edu.au