The Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management covers a range of topics to help advance your career in the community sector. You’ll learn how to manage finances and lead your team through organisational change. You’ll explore ways to manage risk, promote diversity and push for continuous improvement in your organisation.
This course will cover the following key areas:
- Leadership, building and maximising team performance
- Managing diversity with staff and clients
- Legal and Ethical Requirements for the Community Sector
- Managing finances and accounts
- Working to a business model
- Government regulations and quality frameworks
- Community awareness of domestic and family violence
- Family interventions
- Relationship development
Growth in the community health sector is strong with the Australian Government expecting to see more than 50,000 job openings in the next five years. This is your opportunity to take charge of your career and study The Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management with highly skilled practitioners in one of the fastest growing industry sectors in Australia.
Structure
This course includes 4 units of study:
Module 1 Organisational Leadership and Team Dynamics
CHCMGT003 Lead the work team (core)
BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change (core)
BSBMGT608 Manage innovation and continuous improvement (core)
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity (core)
Module 2 Case Management Practice
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance (core)
CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements (elective)
Module 3 Family Centered Support and Interventions
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (elective)
CHCFAM003 Support people to improve relationships (elective)
CHCFAM009 Facilitate family intervention strategies (elective)
CHCDFV003 Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence (elective)
Module 4 Organisational Compliance
BSBRSK501 Manage risk (core)
CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework (core)
BSBFIM601 Manage finances (core)
Why Study theCHC62015 Advanced Diploma Of Community Sector Management
at ACCLM?
- Australian Accredited Qualification
- Guided Self-Paced Learning
- 100% Online Counselling Course
- Industry Expert Trainers
- Pay-as-you-go payment plan options are available
Career Pathway
- A Community Development Manager-A Community Development Managerworks to improve community facilities and services. They usually focus on a specific area and lead a team to develop solutions to address the community’s needs.As Community Development Manager you will identify the issues facing an area and work with other organisations to make improvements. This job role may also include providing solution-based recommendations in the context of unemployment, housing, and welfare, areas.
Community Education Manager -A Community Education Manager is responsible for creating learning opportunities to connect with members of the community with the purpose and work their organisation. This includes the development and facilitation of education strategies and programming that focuses on advancing community understanding of best practices and the organisations projects and initiatives.
This job role may also include the development of educational activities, and related learning materials for formal and/or informal learning opportunities. This could include such things as facility tours, special events, workshops, outreach activities and programming on specific topics.Senior Communications Manager- A Senior Communications Manager in the context of community sector management works with local communities, consumers, carers, health professionals and community providers to understand the community and their needs.As a Senior Communication Manager, you will be primarily responsible for educatingand engaging with the local community. You may also be responsible for developing budgets, policies, guidelines, and protocols to support operational the requirements of your organisation.
Entry Requirements
Prospective students are able to enrol on the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management course if they are 18 years or over and meet one of the following entry requirements:
- Completed Year 12 or equivalent or a diploma or higher or sufficient work experience (currently employed with a community care service provider and hold a senior management or team leader role)
- Your language literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills must meet the required standards for ACSF level 4 or higher.
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Education Partner with the ACCA
As a proud Education Partner with the Australian Community Counsellors Association (ACCA), we are committed to promoting the development of both new entrants and existing mental health professionals across Australia. Together, we continue to work towards building a stronger and more inclusive care model in the mental health sector.
About ACCLM
The Australasian College of Care Leadership & Management (ACCLM) specialises in the development of Counselling, Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs skills in individuals, team leaders and aspiring managers at all levels.
We are committed to achieving high standards in the quality delivery of vocational education, training and other client services for various sectors, including the health and community care sectors. College lecturers, facilitators and staff have many years of practical hands-on experience in their areas of expertise and provide contextualised training that can be put into practice immediately.
We take pride in the practical performance outcomes achieved by our students in the industries they work in.
Learning and development outcomes are delivered via flexible online study to respond to our student’s work and lifestyle commitments. At the same time, we place a great emphasis on ensuring there is easy and frequent Trainer/Assessor accessibility and access to a vibrant online student community for those who prefer such interaction. Our course fees are tailored to be outstanding value to meet the operational budgets of an organisation or an individual.
