Make a difference with the Diploma of Community Services
Looking to start your career in an industry where you can make meaningful change in the community?
Here’s your chance to play a pivotal role in the prevention and resolution of social issues and protect and support those who need it most with our Diploma of Community Services CHC52015 – starting in January at Yorke Institute!
Community Services is a sector that is facing significant growth and is forecast to continue growing far into the future.
Our Diploma of Community Services CHC52015 is a qualification that equips students with all the skills and tools they need to pursue further education or find employment in the sector. If you’re a really special person who wants to assist others who are struggling in Australian society, then this course may be just what you are looking for.
As a Victorian VET school of choice for domestic students and a top tier provider by the Australian Dept of Education for International Students, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality educational experiences that foster a passion for further learning. We also pride ourselves on producing job-ready graduates who are keen to make an impact in the workforce.
Course Outcomes
The Diploma of Community Services CHC52015 offers a wide range of employment outcomes including:
- Alcohol and Drug Officers
- Family Violence Support Officers
- Child Protection Officers
- Community Development Officers
- Community Support Workers
- Counsellors
- Crisis Intervention Workers
Pathways can also lead to opportunities in aged care, disability support and multicultural services.
Course Intakes
We have four intakes across the year, with limited places available. Contact one of our expert Career Advisors at Yorke Institute now and ask about our 2021 intakes today. Courses are starting in January. Call (03) 9042 0231.
Training Delivery
Our ongoing commitment to the VET training and delivery space have resulted in strong industry links in the community health, government, aged care and disability sectors in Victoria.
This means our students receive high-quality, on-the-job training and real life experience to help them achieve excellent educational outcomes and solid job prospects upon completion.
Over a period of approximately 420 days, students engage in theory and practical learning exercises, undergo supervised training and complete relevant assessment.
The course is offered at 3 locations: Melbourne, Casey and Wyndham and is delivered as a blend of online and face-to-face classes for flexible learning amidst the new ‘COVID normal’ and is delivered by our expert VET trainers and support staff.
Our institution also aims to promote equity and fairness to all learners by accommodating different learning styles in order to give our trainees confidence and the best chance to succeed.
Government funding
The Diploma of Community Services CHC52015 is government funded. As one of our 7 government funded courses in 2021, eligible students are able to complete this qualification with little to no financial input.
This is a government incentive offered for courses that assist in filling workforce shortages in essential and growing industries.
The recent Jobs and Training Needs report for Metropolitan Melbourne notes that the Diploma of Community Services CHC52015 was one of the top 10 courses for the highest number of government-funded commencements in 2019. This is projected to grow as demand for the specific skills skyrockets.
The upward growth trend and expanding need for community service roles makes this is a course of choice for those seeking a career path that reaps many rewards including continued stability and the opportunity the contribute to the community by creating positive change.
Places will fill up fast! If you’d like to know more about Yorke Institute’s Diploma of Community Services CHC52015, or would like to check your eligibility for government funding, contact us today on (03) 9042 0231.