CHC62015 – Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

CRICOS Code:118549E

Course Duration:

International Students - 104 weeks (24 weeks break inclusive)

This qualification reflects the role of workers who are middle managers or managers across a range of community sector organisations. These people work independently and report to executive management, directors or boards of management. They undertake a range of functions requiring the application of knowledge and skills to achieve results in line with the organisation's goals and strategic directions.

At this level, workers have responsibility for planning and monitoring service delivery, recruitment and performance management of other paid or unpaid workers, managing risk and contributing to continuous improvement within the scope of their specific role. This may include management of a specific programs or project, or broader management of a community-based organisation, early childhood education service, not-for-profit organisation or community centre.



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Pathways from the qualification

After Completing CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management,students may articulate into further study of the Graduate Diploma of Community Services or other Graduate Diploma level qualifications offered by any Australian RTO.

Modes of Training and Assessment

This qualification is delivered in an institution-based environment with face-to-face delivery (20 hours per week). The mode of training is highly practical with a combination of in class learning activity, class demonstration, class tutorials/workshop and self-paced/individual learning activities. In addition to your face to face hours, you will be required to allocate 3 to 5 hours per week (depending if you are domestic or international students) for structured self-paced activities in your own time.

UCA draws on a range of assessment methods such as oral/written questions, case study, research, report, observation/practical skills, third party reports, workplace journal, and portfolio of evidence. Depending on the unit requirements, a combination of methods is used to ensure collection of sufficient and valid evidence.

You will be required to complete some assessment tasks both during face to face and during work placement. As part of assessment preparation, you need to allocate approximately 5 to 7 hours per week in your own time for reading, research and other activities required.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be 18 years old or over
    • *If you are under 18 and wish to apply for this course, you must have at least one parent who is your legal guardian and is currently residing with you in Australia. You and your legal guardian will need to submit an application for special consideration to request a waiver of the age requirement. The College Administration Team will assess such applications on a case-by-case basis.
  • Must meet one of the following:
    • Diploma of Community Services or equivalent OR
    • Any Diploma level qualification under AQF (LLN test is required if the applicant’s qualification is not in care or community service field) OR
    • Have the required language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills required by the course by participating in an LLN assessment, which is benchmarked against ACSF. OR
    • Have relevant experience in personal care/community service field for more than 2 years.
  • IELTS overall 6.0 or its equivalent (TOEFL/PTE/Cambridge English are acceptable) OR complete Australian ELICOS course at upper intermediate level OR complete any AQF certificate IV course (or above) taught in English, OR pass the UCA English placement test at upper intermediate level (at least 60 points out of 100) unless your nationality is the US, UK, New Zealand, Canada or Ireland.
  • Students must have a reasonable level of physical fitness as the role involves personal care that involves physically assisting clients such as bending and manual handling.

Additional requirement for Student visa applicants

If you intend to use a CoE issued by the College as your principal course for a Subclass 500 Student visa application, you will need to provide some additional documents before we issue your CoE.

You will be required to provide:

  • evidence of financial capacity that meets at least the minimum financial requirements published by the Australian Department of Home Affairs; and
  • a written Genuine Student (GS) statement explaining your study intentions and future study or career plans.

These requirements are in addition to our normal entry requirements.

The College will review the documents before making a final decision on your enrolment and CoE. If we are not satisfied with the information provided, we may decide not to proceed with your application, not to issue an unconditional offer, or not to issue a CoE.

We take your privacy seriously. Your financial documents and GS statement will only be used to assess your study intentions and your apparent capacity to meet the costs of studying and living in Australia.

The information will not be used for unrelated purposes and will not be disclosed to third parties unless required or permitted by law.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Duration: International Students - 104 weeks (24 weeks break inclusive)

Please refer to the unit description on https://training.gov.au/training/details/CHC62015/qualdetails.

Total number of units = 13
Number of Core Units: 8
Number of Elective: 5

Please note that you are responsible to source your own work placement as part of the requirement for your course. Facility check will be undertaken to ensure the host organisation is appropriate for you prior to signing a work placement agreement. If you are unable to source one, please contact UCA team to assist you with sourcing the appropriate work placement.

CORE UNITS

  • CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
  • CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework
  • CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
  • BSBFIM601 Manage finances
  • BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change
  • BSBMGT608 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
  • BSBRSK501 Manage risk
ELECTIVES
  • CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
  • CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
  • BSBMGT617 Develop and implement a business plan
  • BSBMGT605 Provide leadership across the organisation
  • BSBHRM602 Manage human resources strategic planning

    • Please note UCA reserves the right to change its electives. Should such changes occur, you will be notified at the point of enrolment.

FEE STRUCTURE

All your fees and payment schedule are listed on your Letter of Offer and Written Agreement. Course fees include enrolment fee, material fee, and other fees associated with the course. Fees are payable by cheque, money order, cash, internet or bank deposit. Other arrangements for payment could be organised based on individual needs.