CRICOS Code: 089306B

Duration: 52 Weeks (Tuition: 40 weeks Holidays: 12 weeks)

Is it time to utilise and sharpen your leadership skills within the Community Sector? Then this course is for you. 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 program or project, broader management of a community-based organisation, early childhood education service, not-for-profit organisation or community centre.

What does this mean for you?

Real opportunities for you – So get qualified with SGSCC International and kick start your rewarding career in community sector today.

What will you learn?

• Leadership, building and maximising team performance
• Effective recruiting, coaching and performance management of staff
• Managing diversity with staff and stakeholders
• Ethics in the workplace
• Managing finances and accounts
• Working to a business model

Rewarding and fulfilling career options include:

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

Delivery and assessment mode

• 20 hours per week at Jannali campus (70% face to face, 30% online learning)
• Assessments are competency based which means that you have to demonstrate that you are able to meet the performance criteria for each unit.
• Assessment methods will vary including: Questions & Answers, projects, role plays, presentations, portfolios, observation.
• Assessments will be completed in and outside of class time.
• You should allow approximately 5-10 hours per week for self-study and out of class assessments.

Facilities, equipment and learning resources:

• Digital learning and assessment materials on aNewSpring (Learning Management System)
• Simulated community services facilities and environment
• Ergonomic classroom
• Student health and well-being support

Units of competency you will be studying:

1. CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity (Core)
2. BSBRSK501 Manage risk (Core)
3. CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance (Core)
4. BSBMGT608 Manage innovation and continuous improvement (Core)
5. CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework (Core)
6. BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change (Core)
7. BSBFIM601 Manage finances (Core)
8. CHCMGT003 Lead the work team (Core)
9. BSBMGT605 Provide leadership across the organisation (Elective)
10. CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice (Elective)
11. BSBMKG514 Implement and monitor marketing activities (Elective)
12. FNSACC604 Monitor corporate governance activities (Elective)
13. BSBMGT616 Develop and implement strategic plans (Elective)

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement with this course.

Entry requirements

• Hold a qualification at Diploma level or above, relevant to work in the community sector or have sufficient experience and knowledge of community work or service.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Advanced level of English (IELTS Score of 6.0 or equivalent)

All students must undertake the following:

• Working with Children Check
• Criminal Record Check

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