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CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services

Step Into a Leadership Role in Community Services

The CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services prepares you to lead, coordinate, and deliver impactful support across Australia's growing community sector.

Nationally Recognised · CHC52025Blended DeliveryFrom $72/Week
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17 Mths
Duration
100 Hrs
Placement
Blended
Delivery
17
Units
Flexible
Start Date
Diploma
Level
Home›Health & Community Services›Diploma of Community Services
CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services

Step Into a Leadership Role in Community Services

The CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services prepares you to lead, coordinate, and deliver impactful support across Australia's growing community sector.

Nationally Recognised · CHC52025Blended DeliveryFrom $72/Week
17 Mths
Duration
100 Hrs
Placement
Blended
Delivery
17
Units
Flexible
Start Date
Diploma
Level
Why Study This

Real Skills, Real Placement, A Recognised Qualification.

100 Hours Of Real Workplace Placement Included

17-Month Blended Online Delivery, Structured And Self-Directed

Regular Phone Check-Ins Keep Your Progress On Track

Where It Can Take You

Career Paths & Direction

Roles graduates commonly move into across Australia. Your path depends on experience, employer and location.

2.4M+
Employed in health & community services (AU)
↑ 25%
Projected 10-year job growth (JSA)
Case ManagerCoordinates care and support plans for individuals, connecting clients with services that meet their personal…
Community Services CoordinatorPlans, organises, and oversees the delivery of community programs and support services for individuals or…
Family Services CoordinatorWorks with families facing complex challenges, coordinating access to support, housing, health, and welfare…
Youth WorkerSupports young people through personal development, crisis intervention, and connection to education…
Team LeaderSupervises frontline community services staff, ensuring consistent, quality service delivery aligned with…
Mental Health Support WorkerProvides practical and emotional support to people living with mental health conditions, helping them engage…
Outreach WorkerEngages with vulnerable individuals in the community, including those experiencing homelessness, to connect them…
Community Development WorkerBuilds community capacity by identifying local needs, facilitating programs, and strengthening connections…
Housing ManagerOversees community housing services, managing tenancies, property needs, and support plans for residents in…
Family Violence Prevention CoordinatorDesigns and delivers programs to prevent family violence, supporting affected individuals and building community…

Indicative market figures from publicly available Australian data (ABS · Jobs and Skills Australia). Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.

What You’ll Learn

17 Nationally Recognised Units · 12 Core, 5 Electives

Core Units · 12 units
  • CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
  • CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
  • CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  • CHCCSM017Facilitate and review case management
  • CHCDEV005Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
  • CHCDFV001Recognise and Respond Appropriately to Domestic and Family Violence
  • CHCDIV001Work with Diverse People
  • CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
  • CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • CHCMGT005Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
  • CHCPRP003Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice
  • HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
Elective Units · 5 units
  • CHCADV005Provide systems advocacy services
  • CHCCSL001Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
  • CHCCSL002Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
  • CHCDEV004Confirm developmental status
  • CHCMHS007Work Effectively in Trauma Informed Care
Before You Apply

Entry Requirements

What you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.

No formal academic prerequisites

Language, literacy & numeracy (LLN) assessment may apply

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required to enrol

A Working With Children Check and police check are typically required for work placement

Suited to those with some community services experience, though it is not essential

Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.

What’s Included

Everything That Comes With Your Enrolment

Regular Check-ins

Hader Institute regularly checks in with phone calls to see how students are progressing and to offer additional support.

Supportive Learning Environment

Supportive and informative learning environment where students feel comfortable, accepted, and encouraged.

Online Blended Delivery

Course is delivered through blended online format over 17 months with planned modules that build capability.

HIE
Your Provider

Hader Institute of Education

Hader Institute of Education is an online RTO based in Armadale, VIC, Australia. It is one of the highest-rated online RTOs in Australia on Google with a 4.9 rating from 789 reviews, and a 4.8 rating on Trustpilot from over 260 reviews. The provider emphasises genuine learner feedback, responsive communication, and flexible online study options suited to career changers and learners with other commitments.

RTO Code 45162 (nationally accredited)
Fees & Funding

Flexible Ways To Pay

From $72/Week
on an interest-free payment plan
EASY WAYS TO PAY
Weekly payment plan
Enquire to confirm the exact fees and payment options for your situation. We don’t list a set price here because it varies by your circumstances.
Why Students Choose Hader

What Students Say

★★★★★

“I've been studying with Hader Institute and the experience has been outstanding. My lecturer is approachable and always encouraging, and the team regularly checks in by phone to see how I'm progressing. Compared to other places I've studied, I've never felt so supported, highly recommend Hader.”

MBMaria Blackwood
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Entry requirements for the CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services can vary. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current prerequisites, including any prior study or work experience requirements before enrolling.
Course fees vary and are not listed here. A weekly payment plan may be available to help spread the cost. Submit a Get Course enquiry to get current pricing details.
The course runs over 17 months in a blended online format. Modules are planned and sequential, building your skills progressively across the duration of the course.
The course is delivered through a blended online format by Hader Institute (RTO 45162). It is not fully self-paced, students follow a structured module schedule. Regular phone check-ins provide additional support throughout your studies.
Yes. The course includes 100 hours of supervised work placement in a real community services environment. Placement gives you practical, hands-on experience alongside your online studies. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm how placement is arranged.
The CHC52025 prepares graduates for a wide range of roles across the community services sector, including Case Manager, Community Services Coordinator, Youth Worker, Team Leader, Family Support Worker, and Housing Manager, among others. These roles exist across government, non-profit, and social enterprise organisations.
RPL may be available if you have relevant work experience or prior study. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm how Hader Institute assesses RPL applications and what evidence is required.
A Diploma of Community Services sits at AQF Level 5 and can provide a pathway toward bachelor-level study in social work, community development, or human services. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current credit transfer or articulation arrangements.
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About This Course

Diploma of Community Services

This nationally recognised Diploma of Community Services (CHC52025) covers case management, service coordination, community development, and working with diverse client groups. Students learn to plan and deliver person-centred support, manage teams, and navigate complex community needs.

Delivered by Hader Institute (RTO 45162) in a blended online format over 17 months, the course follows planned modules that progressively build capability. Regular phone check-ins from the Hader Institute team provide structured support throughout your studies.

The course includes 100 hours of supervised work placement, giving students hands-on experience in a real community services setting. It suits those moving into coordination or leadership roles, career changers entering the sector, and workers already in the field seeking formal recognition.

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Take The Next Step Into Health & Community Services

Enquire about this course and a course advisor from Hader Institute of Education will be in touch with pricing and next steps.

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Nationally Recognised · CHC52025From $72/Week

Nationally recognised training: CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Hader Institute of Education (RTO 45162).

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Last updated: July 2026