This course is recommended for participants who have some general knowledge of the community services sector and wish to enter the sector of Community Services or further their skills or careers.

Participants may include:

• People wanting to commence in a new industry sector
• People who want to continue in to further study
• People who are working or volunteering in the sector and are seeking a formal qualification.
• People returning to the workforce

• Domestic: 78 weeks (1.5 years) inclusive of placement and breaks (120 hours)
• International:78 weeks (1.5 years) inclusive of placement and breaks (120 hours)

** Please note: duration in weeks may vary depending upon the number of contact days per week.

GITE uses a range of assessment methods which may include:

• Written assessment (open book)
• Projects
• Case study
• Observation

***Please note that the assessment methods for this course include the Theory component and mandatory practical placement component of 160 hours. You must complete placement hours to be able to achieve the competency in the units and successfully complete the course.

Reassessment: Students can have three reassessments of NYC (Not Yet Competent) free of charge provided that the submission of assessments has been done on time. Further, if a student fails more than three times in the unit, the student will have to repeat that unit and charges will be AUD$350.00 per unit (GST will not be charged).

Eligibility/ Entry requirements:

• All applicants must be over 18 years of age
• Academic equivalent – Year 10+ (Certificate IV and Diploma) / Year 12+(Advanced Diploma)
• Upper Intermediate English skills
• Literacy Language and Numeracy Test designed by GIC
• IELTS 6.0+ (if required)

• CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
• CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
• CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
• CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management
• CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
• CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
• CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
• CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety