CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services

Course Overview & Career Opportunities

The CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services prepares students to take on leadership, case management, and coordination roles within the community services sector.
This qualification equips learners to design and deliver person-centred programs, support individuals and groups, and make a meaningful impact on community wellbeing.

Graduates will develop advanced skills in case management, program coordination, counselling, and supervision, working autonomously within a wide range of service environments.

Career Opportunities include:

  • Family Support Officer
  • Welfare Worker
  • Community Services Worker
  • Case Worker or Manager
  • Early Intervention Worker
  • Pastoral Care Counsellor

Graduates may progress to the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or pursue university-level studies in social or community work.

Who Should Apply and Why

This qualification is ideal for individuals seeking to lead, support, and empower others through social and community-based programs.

You should apply if you are:

  • Passionate about helping people and improving community wellbeing
  • Looking to step into leadership or case management roles
  • Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications in community services

Typical Student Profile:

  • Aged between 18–35 years, from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • International or domestic students seeking to enhance their community work skills
  • May already hold a Certificate IV in community or care-related fields
  • Motivated to gain leadership and program management experience
  • IELTS 5.5 or equivalent required for international students

RPL or Credit Transfer options are available for those with prior qualifications or industry experience.

Course Delivery & Duration

RPL or Credit Transfer options are available for those with prior qualifications or industry experience.

Duration: 104 weeks

  • 88 weeks of study
  • 16 weeks of holidays
 
Mode: Face-to-face classes with experiential learning and structured self-study
 

Placement: Minimum 200 hours in a registered community service setting

Academic Qualification

Completed Year 12 or Equivalent

Applicants must have successfully completed secondary education or an equivalent qualification.

Interview & Suitability

Entry Interview Required

Entry Interview Required

Applicants will attend an interview to evaluate suitability, prior learning, and career goals.

English Proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or Equivalent

IELTS 5.5 or Equivalent

Students must provide English proficiency results via IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, or placement testing.
Alternative: proof of 5 years of study in an English-speaking country.

Identification & Credit

USI & Credit Transfer / RPL

USI & Credit Transfer

Students must hold a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
RPL or Credit Transfer may shorten course duration or reduce fees.

All Features

Entry Requirements and Eligibility

At Eureka Institute of Management, we welcome dedicated students ready to contribute to the community services sector.

Pathway to Care Empowerment:

Graduates will be prepared to lead small teams, support individuals with complex needs, and contribute meaningfully to community inclusion.
This qualification also opens pathways to advanced roles in Community Services and Disability Leadership.

All Features

Entry Requirements and Eligibility

At Eureka Institute of Management, we welcome dedicated students ready to contribute to the community services sector.

Pathway to Care Empowerment:

Graduates will be prepared to lead small teams, support individuals with complex needs, and contribute meaningfully to community inclusion.
This qualification also opens pathways to advanced roles in Community Services and Disability Leadership.

Academic Qualification

Completed Year 12 or Equivalent

Applicants must have successfully completed secondary education or an equivalent qualification.

Interview & Suitability

Entry Interview Required

Entry Interview Required

Applicants will attend an interview to evaluate suitability, prior learning, and career goals.

English Proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or Equivalent

IELTS 5.5 or Equivalent

Students must provide English proficiency results via IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, or placement testing.
Alternative: proof of 5 years of study in an English-speaking country.

Identification & Credit

USI & Credit Transfer / RPL

USI & Credit Transfer

Students must hold a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
RPL or Credit Transfer may shorten course duration or reduce fees.

Course Structure

A Step-by-Step Journey Through Your Diploma

To achieve the CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services, students must complete 20 units — 12 core and 8 electives — carefully selected to align with industry needs and best practice standards.

Core Units:

Elective Units:

Course Fees

Please refer to the 2024 Fees Schedule 

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