CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)

CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)


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.

We actively tailor training for people from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and encourage all to apply.

Course Highlights

As part of this course, you will experience:

  • Learn from passionate, experienced educators

  • Practice with reputable innovative health professionals

  • Organised practical work experience

Entry Requirements

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, prospective students need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at a Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

  • Pre-training review to ensure student has the appropriate level of Language Literacy and Numeracy to achieve the competencies. Where a test result is supplied, it must be within the last 12 months.

  • Basic computer skills.

Additional Requirements

  • To gain this qualification, successful completion of a practical placement is required.

    • To participate in the placement, students are required to produce a satisfactory Victoria Police Records Check and Working with Children Check.

+ Eligibility & Funding

This qualification is delivered with the assistance of Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

For eligibility criteria and information please contact us on 1300 790 265.

+ Course Fees

View our current fees & charges here

Note: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

+ Delivery

This course is delivered face to face in a classroom environment with a combination of interactive workshops in the classroom with opportunities to participate in practical application of skills and knowledge through, practical industry based simulated training activities and workplace participation.

  • Estimated duration of 52 tuition weeks allowing sufficient time to develop the necessary skills and knowledge in each unit.

  • 200 hours work placement in a suitable workplace e.g. community service organisation.

+ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

All prospective students enrolling in the course are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or credit transfer.

+ Locations

This qualification is available in the following regions:

  • Southbank
  • Fawkner

Please contact us on 1300 790 265 or email us at info@sia.edu.au for intake dates.


Units of Competency

  1. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)

  2. CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (Core)

  3. CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance (Core)

  4. CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues (Group E – General Elective)

  5. CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context  (Other Elective)

  6. CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (Core)

  7. CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs (Core)

  8. CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes (Core)

  9. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice (Core)

  10. CHCCSM014 Provide case management supervision (Group A -Case Management)

  11. CHCCSM015 Undertake case management in a child protection framework (Group A -Case Management)

  12. CHCCSM012 Coordinate complex case requirements (Group A -Case Management)

  13. CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support (Group E – General Elective)

  14. CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies (Group E – General Elective)

  15. CHCCCS019  Recognise and respond to crisis situations (Core)

  16. HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety (Core)

  17. CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services (Core)

  18. CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs (Core)

  19. CHCCSM016 Undertake advanced assessments (Group A -Case Management)

  20. CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management (Core)


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