The CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services prepares you for coordinator and support roles across the community services sector. Blended delivery, 160 hours of organised placement.
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The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator will organise your 160-hour placement with one of their host employers, so students do not need to find their own placement.
The program is delivered through a blend of face-to-face classes on MCIE campus and online learning for a total of 20 hours per week, offering flexibility alongside structured classroom time.
This course leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), or a Statement of Attainment.
Most assessments are delivered online via the Canvas LMS. Students can communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system.
MCIE provides access to Microsoft Office for all students. Students are recommended to have access to a laptop or tablet to submit assessments.
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustments made where applicable.
Students must complete 160 mandatory placement hours. The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator will organise placement with one of their host employers. Candidates may be required to provide a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and flu/COVID-19 vaccinations depending on host employer policies.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.
Indicative market figures from publicly available Australia data (ABS · Jobs and Skills Australia). No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Includes materials and enrolment fee of $250. Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. Estimated total course cost including tuition ($20,000) and non-tuition fees ($2,000). For additional service fees such as re-assessment fees or RPL, refer to the Overseas Student Handbook. RPL application fees are $145 per hour.
Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.
This course is designed for overseas students studying in Australia. Specific English language and academic entry requirements may apply. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current entry criteria before applying.
The course runs for 12 months, which includes 12 holiday weeks. Classes are delivered at 20 hours per week through a blend of on-campus and online learning.
The program uses a blended delivery model, face-to-face classes at the Melbourne City Institute of Education campus combined with online learning. It is not fully online and is not self-paced. Most assessments are submitted through the Canvas LMS.
The course includes 160 hours of supervised work placement. The placement coordinator at Melbourne City Institute of Education arranges a host employer on the student's behalf, students do not need to find their own placement.
Pricing for this course varies. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date fee information for overseas students.
Yes. The CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services is a nationally recognised qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). It is delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
This diploma covers the skills needed to work across a broad range of community services settings. Students learn case management, community development, legal and ethical practice, and how to support individuals with complex needs. The course spans 12 months, including 12 holiday weeks.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, the program combines face-to-face classes on campus with online learning, 20 hours per week in total. Most assessments are submitted through the Canvas LMS, and Microsoft Office access is provided to all students.
The course suits internationally enrolled students looking to build practical, work-ready skills in Australia. A 160-hour work placement is included, and the placement coordinator arranges the host employer, students do not need to source their own placement.
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