2021 Bendigo TAFE Health and Community Course Guide

COMMUNITY DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Course code CHC52015 Direct entry / February and July intakes Gain an understanding of human rights, cultural inclusion, Indigenous culture and strategies for effective service delivery. This diploma qualification provides skills for people who work in roles that usually involve service delivery, either direct client work and/ or community education or development projects. Bendigo TAFE in partnership with La Trobe University offers a dual enrolment program that enables students to complete a diploma and relevant degree at the same time. Our Diploma of Community Services (CHC52015) articulates into the Bachelor of Community Services at La Trobe University. DURATION Full-time: 18 months (2 days per week). Includes 400 hours mandatory work placement. PREREQUISITES High level language, literacy and numeracy as reflected in the assessment as part of the selection process. You also need to have a clear police record and Working with Children Check (WWCC). SELECTION PROCESS Pre-training interview and successful completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This qualification allows graduates to work as a Social Welfare Worker or Community Worker. You may seek employment in local, state and federal government departments or in a range of family and community service agencies. FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Our partnerships with leading Australian universities entitle many of our graduates to earn credits towards a degree, and some courses offer a guaranteed pathway to university. Find out how this course can lead to a university degree on page 28-29. CORE UNITS Develop and implement service programs CHCCCS007 Develop workplace communication strategies CHCCOM003 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services CHCDEV002 Manage and promote diversity CHCDIV003 Manage legal and ethical compliance CHCLEG003 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes CHCMGT005 Reflect on and improve own professional practice CHCPRP003 Manage work health and safety HLTWHS004 COMMUNITY SERVICES CERTIFICATE IV IN COMMUNITY SERVICES Course code CHC42015 Direct entry / January and July intakes This qualification reflects the role of community service workers who design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and/or groups. Workers may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services. DURATION Full-time: 6 months (3 days per week). PREREQUISITES High level language, literacy and numeracy as reflected in the assessment as part of the selection process. You also need to have a clear police record and Working with Children Check (WWCC). SELECTION PROCESS Pre-training Interview and Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You can find employment as a Community Health Worker, Family Support Worker, Tenants Advisory Worker, Welfare Rights Worker or Case Support Worker. FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Further your study with a Diploma of Community Services (CHC52015). CORE UNITS Facilitate the interests and rights of clients CHCADV001 Assess co-existing needs CHCCCS004 Use communication to build relationships CHCCOM002 Work with diverse people CHCDIV001 Work legally and ethically CHCLEG001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships CHCPRP001 Maintain work health and safety HLTWHS003 FREE TAFE COURSE * *Eligibility criteria apply. Free TAFE on selected courses only. Other fees and charges may apply. See vic.gov.au/free-tafe FREE TAFE COURSE * 44 45 ENROL NOW ENROL NOW