CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

The latest release of the qualification can be found at: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC62015

Rockford College
RTO Code: 45650
CRICOS Provide Code: 03882C

This qualification reflects the role of workers who are middle managers or managers across a range of community sector organisations. These people work independently and report to executive management, directors
or boards of management. They undertake a range of functions requiring the application of knowledge and skills to achieve results in line with the organisation’s goals and strategic directions.
At this level, workers have responsibility for planning and monitoring service delivery, recruitment and performance management of other paid or unpaid workers, managing risk and contributing to continuous improvement within the scope of their specific role. This may include management of a specific programs or project, or broader management of a community-based organisation, early childhood education service, not-for-profit organisation or community centre.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Target groups for the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management are international students who are

• seeking to pursue or further a career in community sector management
• seeking to enter a new industry sector
• seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications.

Characteristics of the target group are as follows:
Students will be from a range of countries and may be living in Australia for the first time or may have been here in the recent or more distant past.

Many will speak English as a second language, although an entry level has been set to ensure students are able to complete course work.

Students are expected to typically fall into the age range of 18 – 35 as people still establishing or changing careers.

• Area Manager
• Centre Director
• Community Care Manager
• Community Development Manager
• Program Area Manager

Potential employment options are in community services roles that focus on the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into higher education qualifications in community sector management.

Eight (8) core units and five (5) elective units are required for the award of the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management. Units have been selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and qualification level.

This course will be delivered 14 hours face to face in classroom and 6 hours online per week.
Rockdale Campus
Level 3, 633 Princes Highway Rockdale NSW 2216
Level 1, 507 Princes Highway Rockdale NSW 2216
Gosford
Ground Floor, Unit 1 and 2, 19–21-Watt St Gosford NSW 2250

104 weeks (72 weeks study and 32 weeks holidays)

This qualification will be delivered over 104 weeks, including 72 weeks of training and assessment spread over 8 terms of 9 weeks each and 32 weeks of holidays.

Rockford College has the following entry requirements:
All students must:
• be at least 18 years of age
• participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
• have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
o educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
o successful completion of an English Placement Test at IELTS level 6.0.

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

This course may have various timetables which may vary from term to term.
Students will be notified of their class timetable prior to the commencement of each term.

Please contact our admission team for further information.

E: admissions@rockford.edu.au

Training Arrangements

Rockford College believes in providing quality education to each student. We offer and deliver high-quality student-focused courses which have been designed to provide students with job-focused skills and expertise to advance and succeed in their academic and professional goals.
Our trainers are highly qualified and experienced professionals with relevant industry experience and our training materials are practical, up-to-date and industry relevant.
Rockford College is fully equipped with infrastructures required to complete students training in an effective manner. Students are required to bring their own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in the course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs can be found in the resource’s requirements segment below.
Students are also required to have access to a suitable study place at home or public library to help you complete your self-study component, assessment activities, or participation in online classes.
Our classes are held in fully equipped classrooms. Students have the option to bring their own laptop that is fully charged, operational that must have Microsoft office or other necessary software installed and a USB Drive.
Students will be provided with the list of reference books applicable to each unit prior to commencement of the class which they can purchase directly.
During the class, each student will be provided with the learning resources such as student learner guide, power point presentation, formative activities, and where applicable simulated case studies, policies and procedures.

Assessment Arrangements

Each unit of competency involves combination of several assessment tasks. Assessment methods include writing reports, case study, presentation/observations, written research, assignments and questions answers, role play, practical demonstration group projects etc. More information is provided in the International Student Handbook on assessment system, submission guidelines, reassessment arrangements etc.
Please contact our admissions team for further information.
Email: admissions@rockford.edu.au

All International students are required to meet satisfactory course progress to meet their student visa conditions. Please refer to the International Student Handbook which is available in our website on the specific support that Rockford College offers to international students. Additional support is provided to those international students who are identified as a risk of not meeting the course progress requirements as per the intervention strategy.

Rockford College is committed to providing ongoing student support to our students. Our support staff will assist students from the time of enrolment until they complete the training program. Our support staff will engage with the individual student in a number of ways in order to understand their needs and provide necessary internal or external support in every step of their journey with the Rockford College, so that they could successfully complete their course.

We will provide wide range of learning support options and resources to assist students if required such as;

• One to one support from the trainers and assessors to assist with their studies.
Additional classes, tutorial, and workshops.
• One to one support from the Administration relating to any student concerns such includes language, literacy and numeracy issues.
• Additional support for learners who come from a non-English speaking background
• Counselling support
• Referral to relevant external services.

If students need any support, please contact the support team.

E: support@rockford.edu.au

In accordance with the requirements of the VET Quality Framework, Rockford College provides the opportunity for students to apply to have prior learning, skills and knowledge recognised and counted in relation to the qualification or units of competence for which they are enrolled. This information is also included in Rockford College International Student Handbook.
International students should be aware that, granting the credit towards the course may affect the duration and fees of the course.
If course credit is approved after the Confirmation of Enrolment has been issued, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced course duration. This may also affect the duration of the student visa holders.
The outcome of the application for credit will be advised in the writing to the students with the changes to the fess and the course duration.
To get details of deferral, suspension and cancellation policy, ESOS framework, accommodation referral and other policies, consult International Student Handbook in our website.

Please contact our admissions team for further details.
Email: admissions@rockford.edu.au

The costs for this course are as follows:
Enrolment fee: $250 (non-refundable)
Tuition fee: $24,000
Materials fee (non-tuition fee): $1800. $225 per term for 8 terms.
Total course fee: $26,050

Note: Material fees include Student Learner Guide, PowerPoint Presentation Handouts, Learning Handouts in the class and does not include reference books which student can purchase directly.
Please go through the International Student Handbook which outlines the detail payment terms and conditions. Furthermore, a detail payment plan and payment arrangements including any additional charges that may be applicable are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement.
Students need to review the detail payment plan before accepting the offer.
Rockford College reserves the right to vary the tuition fees and/ or other charges from time to time.
However, once the student is enrolled into a course, the fees will be same for the normal duration of that course. Updated fee structure will be applicable if student fails to complete the course in due time and on the extended period.

Please contact admissions for current course fees and associated charges.
Email: admissions@rockford.edu.au

Student can apply by completing online student application form with relevant supporting documents. Students have option to apply directly with Rockford College or through an authorized representative of Rockford College.

For details application process, please visit our website www.rockford.edu.au

Rockford College

Level 3, 633 Princes Highway Rockdale NSW 2216

Mon – Fri, 8:00AM – 5:00PM (AEST)

E: admissions@rockford.edu.au

P: (02) 85934200