CHC52008 - Diploma of Community Services (Case management)
Diploma of Community Services (Case management)
This qualification applies to workers who deliver case management and case work intervention services to clients and who work under broad direction from senior managers.
Occupational titles may include:
Case coordinator
Care manager
Care coordinator
Case manager
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
16 units are required for award of this qualification including:
11 core units
5 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A OHS electives from which one unit must be selected
Group B electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Other relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing
Core units
CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking case management work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Group B electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or more of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Community work
CHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC52008 Diploma of Community Services (Case management) it is recommended that candidates have relevant work experience or qualification/s that indicates likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
The self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas
The exercise of independent judgement and decision-making
The application of relevant technical and other skills.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries