College Diploma - Community Services (CHC52015) (097136D)

The Community Sector and Development is one of the fastest growing industry areas in Australia. This is an industry where people from diverse cultural backgrounds are especially welcome. If you would like to work in a rewarding career to provide support to sustain and nurture the functioning of individuals, families and groups, to maximise their potentials and enhance community wellbeing then studying the Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) at Lead College is the way to go.

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.

This qualification is accredited by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA). It is the mark of educational quality in Australia’s community services sector. The purpose of ACWA course accreditation is to ensure the graduates from this qualification are well qualified to work in the community services sector.

In undertaking this qualification, students will get hands-on experience as they learn to manage, coordinate and deliver life changing services to individuals, groups and the wider community. This qualification focuses on case management, giving students specialist skills to support people who will benefit from your help and support.

Once students complete this course, they are eligible for ACWA membership and will be qualified to work as community services worker, family support worker, client services manager, community development officer, case manager, service manager and/or program coordinator.