CHC60312 - Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
This management stream qualification covers workers who are responsible for coordination and management of smaller organisations or of branches/departments of large organisations. These people work independently and report to executive management or boards of management. They undertake a range of functions requiring the application of knowledge and skills to achieve results in line with the organisation's goals and strategic directions.
This qualification also applies to managers of program areas, projects or delivery of services in the community services industry, including managing community houses and volunteer services/programs. They may work in a range of sectors such as housing, children's services, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, community care, disability and aged care. It is expected that, in addition to management electives, relevant units applicable to these specific services would be selected as electives as appropriate, particularly for smaller organisations.
Occupational titles may include:
Centre manager
Coordinator (large organisation)
Community care manager
Manager (small agency/service)
Community development manager
Program area manager
Community education manager
Project manager
Community services manager
Volunteer program manager
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
13 units are required for award of this qualification including:
5 core units
8 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives of which one must be selected for this qualification
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 2 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 TGA or other public listing
Group A electives - one unit must be selected for this qualification
One of the two units listed below must be selected for this qualification.
BSBMGT608C Manage innovation and continuous improvement
CHCORG619D Manage quality of organisation's service delivery outcomes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in the community sector 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 both 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
CPPDSM5025A Maintain public relations in the property industry
CPPDSM5026A Manage a consultant property project team
CPPDSM5034A Monitor performance of property or facility portfolio
CPPDSM6002A Conduct a property investment feasibility study
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into CHC60312 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management candidates must:
1. Hold a qualification at Diploma level or above relevant to work in the community sector
OR
2. Have sufficient relevant experience and knowledge of community work and/or community services to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries