CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

Course Overview

Career outcomes

Training / Career Pathways

Course Details

Program Duration and Delivery Mode

Training for the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management takes place within the classroom, in your own workplace and through independent study.

Classes are held one (1) day per week, 9.30am to 3.30pm (total 39 sessions).   The course also includes 3 x 2-week class breaks to enable students to consolidate their learning and complete tasks and assessments.  The total course duration is 45 weeks (some variation may occur based on an individual’s student’s enrolment and training plan.

In addition to classroom attendance, you will also be consolidating your new knowledge and skills within your own workplace, through a series of structured tasks and reflection exercises. The workplace practice component of the course provides you with the opportunity to not only practice what you are learning in your own workplace, but also draw on your own experience and observations and use this as part of the learning experience. See Entry Requirements.

Students should also expect to undertake an additional 10-14 hours each week to complete their assessments and independent study.

Entry Requirements

To gain entry into this course, candidates must:

• be a minimum 18 years of age
• be currently employed in the Community Services sector for a minimum of two (2) years and be working at least 15 hours (2 days) per week
• demonstrate Language, Literacy and Numeracy at minimum ACSF Level IV
• moderate to high-level computer skills

Candidates must also have:

• verified access to an on-site Workplace Mentor who holds a Coordination or Management level position
• verified access to workplace documentation including organisational policies, procedures, systems, resources and equipment
• opportunities for interaction in a leadership role
• direct access to: Word, internet and email

Assessment

Assessment is conducted using a range of different methods:

• Role-plays and verbal questioning conducted in the classroom
• Written questioning, case studies, projects and assignments through the on-line campus
• Workplace tasks and Third-Party reports from your workplace mentor

Core Units Delivered

The core set of units are the nationally recognised aspects of the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management that are completed by students across the country. Each core unit will help students complete basic competencies that will set them up for success following the completion of the diploma. The core units help students understand how a company in the sector operates. Including incorporating a passion for advocating for the rights of individuals and communities at work at a management level. As well as how companies in this industry must work to ensure the social and economic inclusion of all people.

BSBINN601 – Lead and manage organisational change 

BSBMGT608 – Manage innovation and continuous improvement

BSBRSK501 – Manage risk

BSBFIM601 – Manage finances

CHCDIV003 – Manage and promote diversity

CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCMGT001 – Develop, implement and review quality framework

CHCMGT003 – Lead the work team

 

Elective Units Delivered

Elective units offer an extra opportunity to better focus your skills. By completing extra electives, it will make you more competitive in the job market following the successful conclusion of your course. At EmployEase, the electives offered as part of the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, exposes students to additional content they might not otherwise encounter. Each elective unit builds on formative competencies learned in the core units, and hones essential skills further.

CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes

CHCADV005 – Provide systems advocacy services

CHCMGT002 – Manage partnership agreements with service providers

CHCMGT006 – Coordinate client directed services

CHCCSM004 – Coordinate complex case requirements

Additional Information

Trainers and Assessors

For students completing the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, they will have access to experienced and knowledge trainers, and will be assessed by industry-backed assessors. At EmployEase, we have a team of fully qualified staff, imparting their wisdom of decades of combined experienced at a management level within the Community Services sector.

Attendance

Under the rules of EmployEase, CHC62015 certification requires students to attend minimum 80% of all their classes. In some circumstances, a student may be prevented from undertaking assessment should their attendance not meet minimum requirements. Please refer to our Student Handbook for more information (see Further Information below).

Materials and Equipment

Students undertaking this course are required to complete assessments online using the EmployEase Learning Management System.  In some instances, you may need to upload a document or download a document from the LMS, therefore applicants must have:

• Access to a computer with internet and MS word
• Access to a document scanner or digital uploading resource
• Basic to medium computer skills (able to create and upload a file; attach a file to email)
• Basic to medium MS Word skills (able to create a word document or spreadsheet)

Additional Learning and Support Services

All students undertaking the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management with EmployEase have access to our Return to Study – Study Skills sessions and our frequently scheduled Study Support sessions.  Some additional support is also available after class by meeting with one of our qualified trainers.  Student Liaison is available to provide support in relation to goal setting, time management, study skills and welfare issues by contacting EmployEase reception on (03) 9761 2156.

Fees & Refunds

For further details refer to our Statement of fees.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. Subject to Eligibility.

Strict conditions are attached to the refunding of fees. For further information you are encouraged to read our Student handbook available on our website.

People with disabilities are encouraged to access training subsidised through the Skills First Program.

Further Information

You are encouraged to access a copy of our Student Handbook from our website which will provide you with more detailed information see https://employease.com.au/policies-about-us/. 

If you would like further information or have a question about any aspect of this Course Outline or our Student Handbook, please call EmployEase on (03) 9761 2156