Community Welfare Work
Diploma of Community Welfare Work
CHC50702 - 80 weeks (CRICOS 102 weeks)
This course is specifically designed for people interested in working in welfare service delivery, community development projects, direct client work, group work and community health promotion. Students are trained to work with clients from varying backgrounds, such as migrants, children and people with disabilities. Graduates are qualified to work at an advanced skill level and are trained for the supervision of other staff and volunteers. Areas of study include advocacy, community development and welfare legislation.
(CRICOS Course Codes: Melbourne 059958C)
| Unit Code | Unit of Competency | Core/Elective |
| Stage 1 | ||
| CHCCOM4B | Develop, implement and promote effective communication techniques | Core |
| CHCINF5B | Meet statutory and organisational information requirements | Core |
| CHCPOL3A | Undertake research activities | Core |
| Stage 2 | ||
| CHCAD4A | Provide advocacy and representation | Core |
| CHCCHILD1C | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm | Elective |
| CHCOHS401A | Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a workplace | Core |
| Stage 3 | ||
| CHCCD15B | Develop and implement a community development strategy | Core |
| CHCCS405A | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | Elective |
| Stage 4 | ||
| CHCGROUP3C | Plan and conduct group activities | Core |
| CHCORG28A | Reflect and improve upon professional practice (Part A) | Core |
| Field placement | Core | |
| Stage 5 | ||
| CHCADMIN4B | Manage the organisation’s finances, accounts and resources | Core |
| CHCORG6B | Coordinate the work environment | Core |
| Stage 6 | ||
| CHCCM3B | Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management | Core |
| CHCCSL601A | Work within a structured counselling environment | Elective |
| CHCCWI3B | Work with clients intensively | Core |
| Stage 7 | ||
| CHCCSL604A | Reflect and improve upon counselling skills | Elective |
| CHCNET3B | Develop new networks | Core |
| CHCPOL4A | Develop and implement policy | Core |
| Stage 8 | ||
| CHCCS402A | Respond holistically to client issues | Core |
| CHCORG28A | Reflect and improve upon professional practice (Part B) | Core |
| Field placement | Core |
Please note:
- This is an Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers approved course. Students undertaking this course will be required to apply for a police check and working with children check in Australia as arranged by the institute.
- Units displayed in each stage are in alphabetical order and not in order of course delivery.