CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
Gain specialised skills in community services to work autonomously under direction from senior management, providing direct support to individuals or groups. Working in community services, case management, social housing, mental health, or family and domestic violence support.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Leederville
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
There is an ongoing skill shortage in Community Services
When you complete the Diploma of Community Services you could be working in a community services, case management, social housing, mental health or family and domestic violence context.
You will be involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities at risk of adversity. You may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers.
Graduates of our Diploma in Community Services course meet entry requirements for and can even achieve advanced standing in relevant university degrees. As this qualification is one of the Lower fees, local skills half price courses, training at North Metropolitan TAFE will reduce the time and money you spend completing a relevant university degree and you'll be equipped to work in the industry while you study.
- Consultation
- Community program development
- Group work
- Advocacy
- Case management
- Policy and research
Prior to enrolment into this qualification, please consider:
- If you are under 18 years of age
- National Police Certificate (compulsory to obtain) - Please note Any criminal conviction will appear on your National Police Certificate and may affect an organisation's decision whether to accept you for Work Placement (Work Placement is a compulsory element of this course)
- Any difficulty in communicating with either workers or clients. (I.e. difficulty with written or spoken English
- Ability to set aside between four and five days/week for attendance at classes, work placement and study
- Ability to attend your work placement regularly and reliable
- If you have the following attributes:
- 18+ years of age
- Able to undertake research and self directed activities
- Self motivated, pro-active and energetic
- Creative thinker with strong problem solving skills
- Strong decision making skills based on sound judgment and empathy
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs | $97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs | $89.10 | $26.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $15.00 |
| CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management | $113.40 | $33.60 | $15.00 |
| CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services | $145.80 | $43.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | $72.90 | $21.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $33.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $10.00 |
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $10.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $5.00 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $5.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $5.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs | $97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs | $89.10 | $26.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $15.00 |
| CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management | $113.40 | $33.60 | $15.00 |
| CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services | $145.80 | $43.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | $72.90 | $21.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $33.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $10.00 |
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $10.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $5.00 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $5.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $5.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs | $97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs | $89.10 | $26.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $15.00 |
| CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management | $113.40 | $33.60 | $15.00 |
| CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services | $145.80 | $43.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | $72.90 | $21.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $33.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $10.00 |
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $10.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $5.00 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $5.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $5.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs | $97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs | $89.10 | $26.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $15.00 |
| CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management | $113.40 | $33.60 | $15.00 |
| CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services | $145.80 | $43.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | $72.90 | $21.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $33.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $10.00 |
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $10.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $5.00 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $5.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $5.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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