Quality Assurance : As a registered training organisation (RTO) Hammond Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) and the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and units of competency.
Duration :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12-24 Months
Delivery Mode:Â Â Â Blended, Workplace / Traineeship
Start Date:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Enrol Anytime
Recognition:Â Â Â Â Â Â Nationally Recognised Training
With the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management from Hammond Institute you will develop the specialist skills to place you at the forefront of community sector management and advance your skills required to manage services, departments and projects in a wide range of community organisations and government services including:
- Housing
- Children’s Services
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Management
- Mental Health
- Disability
- Aged and Community Care
- Director
- Centre Manager
- Program Area Manager
- community Development Manager
- Community Care Manager
- Community Services Manager
- Coordinator
- Volunteer Program Manager
- Community Education Manager
- Centre Manager
- Director
- Community Services Manager
- Coordinator
Students must satisfy the following age, English and Academic requirements:
- Age: must be 18 years or over
- Undertake Pre Training Review
- Successful completion of LLN test: Learning (ACSF Level 4), Reading (ACSF Level 3), Writing (ACSF Level 3), Oral communication (ACSF Level 3) and Numeracy (ACSF Level 3) is desirable to participate in the course.
- Moderate level of computer literacy and has access to a computer or laptop with internet access.
- Hold a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher in Community Services, Health or a related field.
Skills First Funding Avaliable
For a full list of fees, please refer to our Statement of Fees.
To be eligible for Victorian government subsidised training fees, the candidate must meet the Skills First eligibility criteria.
To check your eligibility, contact us at 03 8370 3170 or 0435 334 552
Delivery methods:
The range of delivery methods may include, but not limited to the following:
- lectures / Instructions
- pre-reading
- demonstrations and modelling
- practice opportunities
- brainstorming activities
- group discussions
- guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities, group work or project-based case studies
Delivery Structure:
- Delivery structure of Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops and work placement.
- The unit of competency will be delivered and assessed as stand-alone unit.
Delivery Locations:
- Virtual classroom (Microsoft Teams)
- Dandenong (Level 1, 243 Lonsdale Str., Dandenong 3175 VIC)
- Werribee (Suite 20, 2-14 Station Pl., Werribee 3030 VIC)
Notes:
Additional locations may be allocated to meet a group of learner cohort’s needs and based on demand (if practicable for the RTO)
Course pathways after completing Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management:
- Bachelors of Education
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care
Assessment method for Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management may include:
- Knowledge Questions
- Written Assignment & Case studies
- Workplace Assessment
- Log Book
- Projects / Research Reviews
All assessment will be conducted in accordance with the Training Package requirements, Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence (https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards/chapter-4/clauses-1.8-1.12)
No practical placement is required.
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is made up of 13 units.
- 8 core units
- 5 elective units
Core Units:
| 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
Electives units may vary depending on the requirements. The elective units will be discussed prior to the enrolment.
| CHCPRP006 | Lead own professional development |
| BSBLDR602 | Provide leadership across the organisation |
| CHCMGT006 | Coordinate client directed services |
| BSBINS603 | Initiate and lead applied research |
| CHCMGT002 | Manage partnership agreements with service providers |
Hammond Institute does not use brokers or deliver this course through third party arrangements.
Job Facts
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$1,272
Weekly Pay -
13,300 workers
Employment Size -
Very Strong
Future Growth -
Very High skill
Skill level rating -
71% Full-Time
Full-Time Share -
92.2% female
Gender Share
Source: Department of Employment. For full details on Centre Managers visit Job Outlook