Diploma of Community Services (Statutory and forensic child, youth and family welfare)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Diploma of Community Services (Statutory & forensic child, youth & family welfare) equips students with the vocational skills and knowledge required by workers responsible for managing, coordinating and delivering person-centred services to individuals, groups, children, young people and families.
The Statutory & forensic child, youth & family welfare specilisation must be achieved in order to meet the minimum education requirements for child protection and youth justice practice in Victoria.
In addition, to meet the minimum education requirements for entry into child protection practice in Victoria, diploma qualifications must be approved by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA).
At this level, workers haved specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad direction from senoir management.
Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals, children, young people and families.Work may include day-to-day support for individuals and, children, young people and families in community settings or supporting the implementation of specific community-based programs.
Roles may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individuals, children, young people and families, groups or communities and range from working under the direction and supervision of others to managing the programs and services themselves.Occupational titles may include:
Structure
C5385 Courses
C5385 Core Units - Select ALL Eight (8) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement service programs (CHCCCS007) | 100 | HWSS6101C | City Campus |
| Develop workplace communication strategies (CHCCOM003) | 100 | GEDU6080C | City Campus |
| Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services (CHCDEV002) | 100 | HUSO5213C | City Campus |
| Manage and promote diversity (CHCDIV003) | 80 | BUSM7990C | City Campus |
| Manage legal and ethical compliance (CHCLEG003) | 80 | LAW5736C | City Campus |
| Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes (CHCMGT005) | 120 | HWSS6102C | City Campus |
| Reflect on and improve own professional practice (CHCPRP003) | 120 | EMPL7098C | City Campus |
| Manage work health and safety (HLTWHS004) | 40 | OHTH5926C | City Campus |
C5385 Elective Units - Select Eight (8) Courses.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assess co-existing needs (CHCCCS004) | 80 | HWSS6069C | City Campus |
| Establish and confirm the counselling relationship (CHCCSL001) | 100 | OHTH5924C | City Campus |
| Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management (CHCCSM005) | 75 | HWSS6103C | City Campus |
| Implement community development strategies (CHCCDE011) | 70 | HWSS6169C | City Campus |
| Confirm client developmental status (CHCDEV001) | 60 | HWSS6170C | City Campus |
| Implement trauma informed care (CHCMHS013) | 80 | OHTH5981C | City Campus |
| Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (CHCPRT001) | 40 | HWSS6015C | City Campus |
| Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people (CHCPRT003) | 50 | HWSS6171C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for the program meet the acccreditation requirements of the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA).
You must:
- have completed a Certificate IV in Community Services or a related field (e.g. Youth Work, Disability and/or Alcohol & Other drugs).
- and
- be currently employed in a community services organisation working with individuals, children, yougn people and families
- and
- have sufficient relevant experience and knowledge of community service work.
To be selected your application must include:
- a statement of your interest and experience in Community Services.
- a current CV reflecting your experience in the Community Services Industry
- a reference letter from the organisation where you are currently employed stating their support for your studies and for work placements and assessment in the workplace.
Note: You must have a current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification delivers competency-based training and assessment, designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform effectively in the work you are training for. Competency-based assessment allows you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to complete workplace activities, safely and consistently, at the standard required in your job, in a range of situations and environments. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks while explaining what you know about the task and the relevant work environment. It could also involve completing a project and reporting on the both the process and outcomes.
If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on the skills and knowledge you have demonstrated.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised. This process is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for RPL
- refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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