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Diploma of Community Services

National ID: CHC52025 | State ID: BPA1
Become a team leader in the community services industry

Completion of this course will equip students with job-ready skills for a team-leading career as a program coordinator or case manager.

You will be involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities at risk of adversity. You may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers.

In this course, you will acquire the knowledge to recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence, facilitate and review case management and manage legal and ethical compliance. Working in Community Services is diverse and includes identifying support needed and assisting in resolving personal issues by assigning resources that meet clients' needs. 

Gain these skills

  • Consultation
  • Community program development
  • Group work
  • Advocacy
  • Case management
  • Policy and research

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Community Worker | Disabilities Services Officer | Family Support Worker | Youth Liaison Officer  | Welfare Worker | Welfare Case Worker | Youth Worker
 
Further Study Option(s)
 
Upon successful completion of CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services at NMTAFE, you will meet university entrance requirements and will be eligible for advanced standing/ credit into the undergraduate Social Science or Social Work degrees. The major and minor subjects you choose to study as part of your degree will influence the amount of credit you will be awarded. 
It is recommended that students discuss credit points with the university or college of their choice at the time of graduation.

Course overview

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Geraldton
Duration
Two semesters
Competitive
No
Location Duration Competitive
Geraldton Two semesters No

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Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
Duration
Two semesters
Competitive
No
Leederville
Duration
Two semesters
Competitive
No
Location Duration Competitive
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) Two semesters No
Leederville Two semesters No

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Armadale
Duration
Two semesters
Competitive
No
Mandurah
Duration
Two semesters
Competitive
No
Murdoch
Duration
Two semesters
Competitive
No
Location Duration Competitive
Armadale Two semesters No
Mandurah Two semesters No
Murdoch Two semesters No

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Albany
Duration
Two semesters
Competitive
No
Location Duration Competitive
Albany Two semesters No
Last updated on August 28, 2026