TasCollege
- Melbourne Campus: Level 2, 505 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- Hobart Campus: Unit 1, Level 1, 86 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000
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This qualification reflects the roles of community service workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centered services to individuals, groups, and communities.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice 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 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Refer to Intake Dates
78 weeks (Including 18 weeks term breaks)
Face-to-face on-campus delivery
20 hours / week
200 hours
(CHC52021) Diploma of Community Services
Melbourne, Hobart
Unit Code | Unit Name | Assessment to be Completed In |
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Simulation |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | Simulation |
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | Work Based Training |
CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | Simulation |
CHCCSM013* | Facilitate and review case management | Work Based Training |
CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | Simulation |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Simulation |
CHCCCS004 | Assess coexisting needs | Simulation |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Simulation |
CHCDEV005* | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services | Work Based Training |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Simulation |
CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | Simulation |
Unit Code | Unit Name | Assessment to be Completed In |
CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies | Simulation |
CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity | Simulation |
CHCCSM012 | Coordinate complex case requirements | Work Based Training |
CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide | Simulation |
CHCCDE027 | Implement community development strategies | Simulation |
CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship | Simulation |
CHCDEV004 | Confirm developmental status | Work Based Training & Simulation |
CHCFAM003 | Support people to improve relationships | Simulation |
Apply here to the Diploma of Community Services at TasCollege. Visit our How to Apply page to learn more about the application process, admissions requirements, and timelines. You need to complete an online application form and satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
International students must:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
TasCollege conducts the LLN test using LLN Robot during the orientation to assess the students’ support requirements during their course.
TasCollege will employ a range of assessment methods that are fair, valid, reliable and reasonable while ensuring they meet the requirements of the relevant Training Package and the rules of evidence.
Assessments for this course have been designed for classroom-based face-to-face delivery and assessment. Assessments will include a range of assessment tasks such as written, practical, project, case study and observation tasks, undertaken at prescribed assessment schedules.
TasCollege has an agreement with the following Third-Party providers for Work Based Training (WBT):
After achieving this qualification, you may wish to undertake higher education qualification in community services.
Potential employment options in community services, case management and social housing workers.
Last Updated: August 2025
Next Review Date: December 2027
TasCollege offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit Transfer (CT) to students through the enrolment process.
Please refer to the TasCollege Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Credit Transfer (CT) Policy or contact TasCollege admin staff or an agent representative.
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