COURSE CODE: CHC62015

Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management

Course Overview

The CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is designed for students who want to develop advanced leadership and management skills for roles within the community services sector.

This course focuses on leadership, program management, service planning, team management, and community sector operations. Students will gain practical knowledge to manage community service programs and support organizational goals.

Training is delivered through face-to-face classes combined with theory and practical assessments.

Course outcome

After successful completion, students may work as:

Community Services Manager
Program Coordinator
Team Leader
Community Sector Supervisor
Service Manager

Skills you will learn

Students will learn how to:

Manage community service programs
Lead and support teams
Develop workplace strategies and policies
Manage budgets and resources
Support client-focused service delivery
Maintain legal and ethical compliance

Assessment Methods

Assessment may include:

Written questions
Projects and case studies
Practical activities
Presentations

Pathways

After completing this qualification, students may progress to:

Higher-level management qualifications
Leadership and business courses
Advanced community services pathways

Course Entry Requirements

Students must:

Be 18 years or older
Provide valid identification
Meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements

Students may also require:

Police Check
Industry experience or prior qualifications (recommended)

Course Duration

Full-time or part-time options available
Duration may vary depending on delivery schedule

Delivery Mode

✔ Face-to-face classroom training

✔ Practical activities and case studies

✔ Theory and written assessments

Course Structure

Students are required to complete core and elective units as part of this qualification.

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core / Elective
CHCDIV003	Manage and promote diversity	Core
CHCMGT001	Develop, implement and review quality framework	Core
BSBINN601	Lead and manage organisational change	Core
BSBRSK501	Manage Risk	Core
BSBFIM601	Manage finances	Core
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance	Core
CHCMGT003	Lead the work team	Core
BSBMGT608	Manage innovation and continuous improvement	Core
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety	Elective
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy	Elective
CHCCOM003	Develop workplace communication strategies	Elective
CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs	Elective
CHCMGT006	Coordinate client directed services	Elective