CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management


  • Course Code CHC62015
  • Duration 52 weeks (40 weeks study + 12 weeks holiday)
  • Location Perth Campus
  • Timetable Saturday & Sunday (8.45 am-5.00 pm)
  • Self Directed Study 4-6 hours
  • Next Intake Date Monthly

Course Outline

Studying our Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management will help build upon your already acquired knowledge from previous studies and or work experience and prepare you to be able to manage a range of different facilities. It will also upgrade your leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and capacity to manage a team or work environment. Useful and relevant units studied in this course include how to develop, implement and review quality framework, contribute to an organisation’s development, and how to manage innovation and continuous improvement.

The possible employment opportunities available to you after the completion of this qualification include:

  • Centre Manager
  • Community Care Manager
  • Community Development Manager
  • Community Education Manager
  • Community Services Manager
  • Coordinator (large organisation)
  • Manager (small agency/service)
  • Program Area Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Volunteer Program Manager

*Please note all WAIFS courses are also offered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

** This course will be delivered and assessed via classroom delivery, distance learning and online assessment.

  • Entry Requirements

    Successful completion of relevant Diploma level qualification (or equivalent).

    For International Students studying vocational (VET) course/s only; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

    For International students studying English (ELICOS) and a VET course; IELTS 5.0 or equivalent and 20 weeks of ELICOS or IELTS 5.5 or equivalent and 10 weeks of ELICOS.

  • Units of Competency

    Total Number of Units: 13

    8 core units + 5 elective units

    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

    BSBINN601

     Lead and manage organisational change

    BSBMGT608

    Manage innovation and continuous improvement

    BSBRSK501

     Manage risk

    Elective Units

    Unit Code Unit Name

    BSBHRM602

    Manage human resources strategic planning

    BSBMGT605

    Provide leadership across the organisation

    BSBMGT615

     Contribute to organisation development

    BSBMGT616

    Develop and implement strategic plans

    BSBMGT617

    Develop and implement a business plan
  • Pathways/Articulation

    Having successfully completed the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, you may undertake a range of other Advanced Diploma or Degree qualifications, and may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects. The level of articulation to other universities or RTOs may vary, so you should apply to the institute of your choice well in advance of completion of your qualification at WAIFS.

    If you want more details of this course, please contact admissions@waifs.wa.edu.au.

  • International Fees

    Tuition Fee: $9,750.00

    Materials Fee: $500.00

    A one off $250.00 Enrolment Fee is applicable to process the Application.

    *Course fees may change. This is usually annually on 1 July and typically no more than 4%.

    **Fees quoted are in AUS Dollars.

  • Domestic Fees

    Tuition Fee: $4,500.00

    Materials Fee: $500.00

    A one off $250.00 Enrolment Fee is applicable to process the Application.

    *Course fees may change. This is usually annually on 1 July and typically no more than 4%.

    **Fees quoted are in AUS Dollars.