Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
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Develop the skills required to put you at the forefront of the community sector. Learn how to manage finances, human resources, occupational health and safety processes, change and innovation.
You will be qualified to work in areas that make a real difference in people’s lives such as housing, children’s services, mental health and a wide variety of others.
Course Essentials
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Location:Footscray Nicholson and Industry
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College:
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Study mode:Part Time
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Delivery mode:On campus, Industry and Working in the Workplace
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Course code:CHC60308
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Duration:2 years
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This information is for Australian residents.
How to apply
We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013
Methods of applying:
- You can apply direct to VU
Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
College of Arts
Careers
Graduates find work in various areas such as:
- housing
- children's services
- alcohol and other drugs
- mental health
- disability
- aged and community care
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course Objectives
Students will develop skills required to manage services, departments and projects in a range of community organisations and government services. These services may include sectors such as housing, children's services, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, disability, aged and community care.
Units and electives
To achieve this qualification students must complete 13 units consisting of 5 core units and 8 elective units.
Core
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- Unit code
- BSBRSK501A
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- Unit code
- CHCADMIN604B
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- Unit code
- CHCORG605A
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- Unit code
- CHCORG610B
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- Unit code
- HLTOHS501A
Electives
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- Unit code
- CHCCOM504A
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- Unit code
- CHCORG607C
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- Unit code
- CHCORG611B
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- Unit code
- CHCORG614B
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- Unit code
- CHCPOL701A
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- Unit code
- PSPMNGT605B
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- Unit code
- CHCORG627B
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- Unit code
- CHCORG615C
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- Unit code
- CHCPOL606B
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- Unit code
- CHCPOL504B
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- Unit code
- CHCORG619C
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- Unit code
- CHCINF604C
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- Unit code
- CHCCS604A
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- Unit code
- CHCORG608D
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- Unit code
- CHCCS607D
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- Unit code
- CHCORG620C
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- Unit code
- HLTHIR403C
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- Unit code
- BSBMGT608B
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Admission Information
- Mature: Direct Entry
How to apply for this course
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Arts.
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- Phone: +61 3 9919 8674
Email: cs.admin@vu.edu.au - Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
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