Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

In this course you will develop the skills required to manage services, departments and projects in a range of community organisations and government services which may include:

housing children's services alcohol and other drugs mental health disability aged and community care.

Areas of study include:

risk management finances human resources occupational health and safety processes change & innovation.

To be awarded CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, a student must successfully complete a total of thirteen (13) units of competency, comprising of:

• eight (8) core units, and;
• five (5) elective units, of which:
• at least two (2) units must be selected from the electives listed in the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management qualification;
• up to three (3) units may be selected from any endorsed training package or accredited course. These units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

Core units

• BSBFIM601 - Manage finances
• BSBINN601 - Lead and manage organisational change
• BSBMGT608 - Manage innovation and continuous improvement
• BSBRSK501 - Manage risk
• 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

• BSBHRM602 - Manage human resources strategic planning
• CHCCOM003 - Develop workplace communication strategies
• CHCMGT005 - Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
• CHCPOL002 - Develop and implement policy
• CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs. For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires a current and satisfactory Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Failure to provide the required documents in the timeframe specified by the Course Coordinator, means you will be unable to undertake practical placement in a workplace and therefore not eligible to progress in this course.The following are suggested sites you could visit to obtain these checks:- Police Record Check - http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274 - Working with Children Check - http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

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.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.