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Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

CHC62015

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Course Description

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management 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 projects, or broader management of a community-based organisation, early childhood education service, not-for-profit organisation or community centre.

DP Training’s clients are dominantly existing workers/supervisors/managers who have at least 12 months experience across a number of industry sectors including childcare and community services and the health industry and whom are seeking higher level skills and knowledge to support their job role.

What You Achieve

  • CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
  • Pathway to tertiary education

Skills Acquired

  • Leadership. Building and maximising team performance
  • Change Management & Innovation
  • Service co-ordination
  • Legislation and compliance
  • Business operation skills
  • Risk assessment
  • Finance
  • Effective recruiting, coaching and performance management of staff
  • Managing diversity with staff and stakeholders
  • Ethics in the workplace
  • Managing finances and accounts
  • Working to a business model

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Potential job and outcomes of qualification

Upon successful completion of Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, graduates will have the required skills and knowledge to meet the requirements for the following positions:

• Director
• Nominated Supervisor
• Case Manager
• Community Development Manager
• Assistant Manager
• Manager
• Area Manager
• Coordinator (large organisation)
• Community Care Manager
• Program Area Manager
• Community Education Manager
• Project Manager (Community Services)
• Community Services Manager
• Volunteer Program Manager
• Neighbourhood Centre Manager
• Coordinator of Volunteer Work
• Community Work Coordinator

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Who is this course for
  • This qualification supports the role of workers who are middle managers or managers across a range of community sector organisations
  • This qualification is suitable for individuals wanting to develop higher level skills with an interest in seeking a managerial position within community services that support individuals through the provision of person-centred services and who are looking to secure roles in the Community Services and Childcare sectors
  • Potential Learners will be individuals of all backgrounds, non-specific gender and all age groups
  • DP has multiple campuses across Queensland and additional campuses in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia + strong industry links, therefore students are likely to be existing workers who are in the position to commit to study and work and/or industry placement hours in a quest to secure higher level employment
  • All students will be screened for course eligibility including LLN testing. Students from diverse backgrounds who may be identified as potentially experiencing LLN difficulties will be supported throughout their journey and/or referred to specialist LLN programs to upskill

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Course Delivery

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is delivered via DP Learnign@Home model, offering the opportunity to study your way

  • Rolling intake, start anytime!
  • Self-paced (up to 12 months to complete)
  • Training Materials offered using electronic-based delivery.
  • Trainers/Assessors being available to support you through email and/or telephone contact.
  • 13 units of competency
  • Simulated practicals via Zoom and/or workplace demonstration of the skills attained
  • The opportunity to attend weekly trainer-led study support sessions via Zoom for the duration of your course

RPL

  • If you consider yourself to already have the knowledge and skills for the qualification, any person currently working in the industry has the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment only pathway.
  • You will be required to successfully demonstrate that you have acquired the required knowledge and skills specified in the training package through formal, non-formal and informal learning. To demonstrate your knowledge and skills assessed via the RPL process, please take our skill assessment below and select RPL on your enrolment form.

Take a 60 sec Skill Assessment Check Now to determine your eligibility for RPL.

Study Program

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is delivered via our DP Learning@Home Program , offering a mixture

  • self-paced
  • online
  • blended
  • on-the-job
  • block or day release for apprentices
  • a combination of the above
Training Locations

This course is delivered online Nationally.

Class-based or practical training may be delivered at the locations below.

DP Training Campus

  • Brisbane – 162 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
  • Gold Coast – Unit 7, 52 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215
Course Entry Requirements

The target learners and entry requirements for this course must:

  • be over 18 years of age, and no longer attending secondary school
  • undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills Indicator assessment questionnaire
  • ability to undertake a vocational placement, which includes manual handling tasks
  • Obtain security clearances*
  • Have technological skills to undertake computer/online work and have access to a computer and software with the following minimum specifications
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Flash Player and up to date internet browser

*Security Clearances: Some qualifications require a security clearance (e.g., police check, valid blue card and/or yellow card) in order for the student to be eligible to undertake practical and/or vocational placement. Additionally, individual host organisations may have different requirements regarding vaccinations. Please discuss these with our Administration Team during the enrolment process and/or refer to the DP Training website for more information. Please note there are mandatory vaccination requirements within each state and it is up to the student to ensure they are complying with their own state, territory legislation and workplace organisation policies and procedures.

Enrolment Requirements

  • Please be advised the following documents will be required to be submitted with your enrolment:

      • Proof of ID: Colour copy of Passport or Driver’s Licence.
      • Unique Student Identification Number (USI)
      • Colour copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognised in Australia If you do not hold a USI Number or have forgotten your USI Number, please visit the link provided below: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-usi
Fees & Funding
  • Course Fee – $4850
  • RPL assessment – total assessment fee $1500, then if applicable , $100 per unit of gap training capped at 10 units

A $250 deposit is required prior to commencing training and assessment, with fortnightly and monthly payment plans to pay the remaining fees.

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Course Structure

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is made up of 13 units of competency (8 core, 5 elective) which reflect the needs of industry.

Unit CodeUnit Name
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT001Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHCMGT003Lead the work team
BSBFIM601Manage finances
BSINN601Lead and manage organisational change
BSBMGT608Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBRSK501Manage risk
CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
BSBMGT605Provide leadership across the organisation
HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
To receive an award for this qualification Students are required to complete all units listed above as competent within a period of 12 months.
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You may be eligible for funding based on the state of your residence and other eligibility criteria.

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Campus Locations

Brisbane

162 Abbotsford RoadBowen Hills QLD 4006

Gold Coast

Level 3, Unit 7, 52 Davenport StreetSouthport QLD 4215

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