Upon successful completion of Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, graduates will have the required skills and knowledge to meet the requirements for the following positions:

• Director
• Nominated Supervisor
• Case Manager
• Community Development Manager
• Assistant Manager
• Manager
• Area Manager
• Coordinator (large organisation)
• Community Care Manager
• Program Area Manager
• Community Education Manager
• Project Manager (Community Services)
• Community Services Manager
• Volunteer Program Manager
• Neighbourhood Centre Manager
• Coordinator of Volunteer Work
• Community Work Coordinator

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• This qualification supports the role of workers who are middle managers or managers across a range of community sector organisations
• This qualification is suitable for individuals wanting to develop higher level skills with an interest in seeking a managerial position within community services that support individuals through the provision of person-centred services and who are looking to secure roles in the Community Services and Childcare sectors
• Potential Learners will be individuals of all backgrounds, non-specific gender and all age groups
• DP has multiple campuses across Queensland and additional campuses in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia + strong industry links, therefore students are likely to be existing workers who are in the position to commit to study and work and/or industry placement hours in a quest to secure higher level employment
• All students will be screened for course eligibility including LLN testing. Students from diverse backgrounds who may be identified as potentially experiencing LLN difficulties will be supported throughout their journey and/or referred to specialist LLN programs to upskill

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Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is delivered via DP Learnign@Home model, offering the opportunity to study your way

• Rolling intake, start anytime!
• Self-paced (up to 12 months to complete)
• Training Materials offered using electronic-based delivery.
• Trainers/Assessors being available to support you through email and/or telephone contact.
• 13 units of competency
• Workplace logbook of at least 100 hours.
• The opportunity to attend weekly trainer-led study support sessions via Zoom for the duration of your course

RPL

• If you consider yourself to already have the knowledge and skills for the qualification, any person currently working in the industry has the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment only pathway.
• You will be required to successfully demonstrate that you have acquired the required knowledge and skills specified in the training package through formal, non-formal and informal learning. To demonstrate your knowledge and skills assessed via the RPL process, please take our skill assessment below and select RPL on your enrolment form.

Take a 60 sec Skill Assessment Check Now to determine your eligibility for RPL.

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is delivered via our DP Learning@Home Program , offering a mixture

• self-paced
• online
• blended
• on-the-job
• block or day release for apprentices
• a combination of the above

This course is delivered online Nationally.

Class-based or practical training may be delivered at the locations below.

DP Training Campus

• Brisbane – 162 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
• Gold Coast – Unit 7, 52 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215

Other training and meeting rooms

• Adelaide – 97 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
• Sydney – Level 17, Angel Place, 123 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
• Melbourne – Level 10, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

• The target learners and entry requirements for this course must:

  • be over 18 years of age, and no longer attending secondary school
  • undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills Indicator assessment questionnaire
  • ability to undertake a vocational placement, which includes manual handling tasks
  • Obtain security clearances*
  • Have technological skills to undertake computer/online work and have access to a computer and software with the following minimum specifications
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Flash Player and up to date internet browser

  *_{Security Clearances: Some qualifications require a security clearance (e.g., police check, valid blue card and/or yellow card) in order for the student to be eligible to undertake practical and/or vocational placement. Additionally, individual host organisations may have different requirements regarding vaccinations. Please discuss these with our Administration Team during the enrolment process and/or refer to the DP Training website for more information. Please note there are mandatory vaccination requirements within each state and it is up to the student to ensure they are complying with their own state, territory legislation and workplace organisation policies and procedures.}

• Please be advised the following documents will be required to be submitted with your enrolment:

  • Proof of ID: Colour copy of Passport or Driver’s Licence.
  • Unique Student Identification Number (USI)
  • Colour copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognised in Australia If you do not hold a USI Number or have forgotten your USI Number, please visit the link provided below: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-usi

• • Course Fee – $4850
  • RPL assessment – total assessment fee $1500, then if applicable , $100 per unit of gap training capped at 10 units

  A $250 deposit is required prior to commencing training and assessment, with weekly, fortnightly and monthly payment plans to pay the remaining fees.

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• Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is made up of 13 units of competency (8 core, 5 elective) which reflect the needs of industry.

  Core Units

  Unit Code	Unit Name
  CHCDIV003	Manage and promote diversity
  CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
  CHCMGT001	Develop, implement and review quality framework
  CHCMGT003	Lead the work team
  BSBFIM601	Manage finances
  BSINN601	Lead and manage organisational change
  BSBMGT608	Manage innovation and continuous improvement
  BSBRSK501	Manage risk

  Elective Units

  Unit Code	Unit Name
  CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
  CHCCOM003	Develop workplace communication strategies
  BSBMGT605	Provide leadership across the organisation
  HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety