Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Be equipped to lead in early childcare
Course Code
CHC62015
Study Load
Full time or part time
Delivery
Blended: Online/Workplace
Duration
Full-time: 52 weeks, study 8–10 hours per week plus 2 placement days each week; Part-time: 104 weeks, study 4 hours per week plus 1 placement day each week
Work Placement
Not required
Cost
Eligible for funding
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
If you’re looking to take your career in childhood service management further; this diploma is designed for you. This course has been designed to support your knowledge and skills as needed by ACECQA approved services including leadership and mentoring, change management, service coordination, innovation, legislation and compliance, business operation skills, risk assessment and finance.
This diploma is ideal for those currently employed as, or eligible to work as a Nominated Supervisor, Director, Coordinator, Manager or similar in an ACECQA approved service.
Ready to take the next step in your professional development? Keep reading.
Why choose this course?
Step into leadership with a nationally recognised qualification
Study you way with a mix of online learning and work-based delivery
Supportive trainers who know the sector inside out
Designed for working professionals fitting around your job and responsibilities
Government funding may be available (check your eligibility using the form below)
Core skills for real-world success
You’ll graduate with strengths in:
Leadership Confidence
Lead teams and services with clarity, professionalism, and strategic vision.
Operational Management
Oversee daily operations, resources, and service delivery with efficiency.
Team Development
Build and support high-performing teams through coaching and supervision.
Financial Oversight
Manage budgets and funding aligned to organisational goals.
Strategic Planning
Create and implement long-term plans that drive impact.
Compliance Knowledge
Apply industry standards, regulations, and legal frameworks with confidence.
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- Centre Directors, Nominated Supervisors, and Coordinators
- Educators stepping into operational or organisational leadership roles
- Professionals managing early childhood services or wider community sector programs
- Leading quality improvement in services
- Diversity and ethics in leadership
- Recruitment and human resource strategies
- Financial planning and risk management
- Performance management and team development
- Strategic planning and innovation
By completing this course, you'll be able to:
- Lead teams and manage workplace performance
- Oversee budgets, risk, and compliance in community services
- Apply strategic and business planning
- Implement quality frameworks and continuous improvement
- Develop and lead workplace diversity strategies
- Manage people performance and build innovation
- Qualified trainer support with regular workplace visits.
- Nationally recognised advanced diploma upon completion
- Tools and templates for real-world application
- Practical experience in a leadership role – must be employed in a suitable role
- Currently working or volunteering in a management or leadership role
- Access to real workplace projects for assessment purposes
- Strong literacy, communication, and problem-solving skills required
- Access to a computer and internet to use learning resources, complete, and submit assessments
There are 13 units.
- CHCECE052 Plan service and supports for children and families
- CHCECE051 Promote equity in access to the service
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
- BSBRSK501 Manage risk
- BSBFIM601 Manage finance
- CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework
- BSBMGT608 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
- BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change
- CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
- CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
- CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
It’s not like school — there are no exams. Skills are checked through quizzes, written tasks such as reports or reflections, projects like planning activities or events, role plays that practise real-life scenarios, workplace observations, and feedback from supervisors or mentors.
Depending on the location, state government programs may help cover training costs to make them cheaper or even free. Programs like Queensland Career Boost and SA WorkReady, provide this support.
For example, some or all course fees may be covered by government, funding which means paying less overall. To check eligibility for this funding, please scroll down.
If funding isn’t available, ACCCO offers flexible payment options, including:
- Credit card
- Direct debit
- Payment plans
- VET Student Loan
- Nominated Supervisor under National Law
- Centre Director or Service Manager
- Area or Operations Manager
- Coordinator – Early Childhood Service or Outside School Hours Care
Finishing this course opens the door moving onto university level studies.
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I completed my Diploma with ACCCO and had an amazing experience. The support was kind, caring, flexible, and always responsive, making the learning journey smooth and enjoyable."
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Since 1996, we’ve been partnering with passionate individuals to help them reach their goals by gaining real-world skills, confidence, and nationally recognised childcare qualifications.
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