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CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

Formal recognition for middle managers and senior leaders in community sector organisations who plan, direct and report to executive management or boards.
Overview

Get formal, nationally recognised standing for the strategic leadership work you already do. The CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management recognises the skills of middle and senior managers who plan service delivery, manage budgets and risk, lead teams and report to executive management or boards of management across community sector organisations. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), your on-the-job experience running programs, services or teams is matched against this qualification’s requirements and assessed by a partner registered training organisation. ATSR guides you through gathering the right evidence so your leadership experience converts into a nationally recognised, AQF-registered qualification.

Community Development Manager
Coordinates and manages community services agencies, working independently and reporting to executive management or boards of management.
Project Manager (Community Services)
Plans and administers community programs, special projects and support services, including management of staff, on time and within budget.
Community Care Manager
Responsible for holistic, quality-driven services aimed at clients and carers accessing community aged care packages.

Reference: training.gov.au

Leadership RecognitionYour experience managing community sector programs, budgets, risk and teams is formally recognised through a nationally recognised Advanced Diploma.
Board-Level AdvancementPosition yourself for senior executive and board-level roles by holding a qualification that reflects your strategic leadership experience.
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Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

  • Your identification Documents
  • USI Number
  • Detailed Resume
  • Work Reference Letter(s)
  • Payslips
  • Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

  • Strategic or operational plans you have developed or contributed to for a community sector organisation or program
  • Budget reports, financial forecasts or resource allocation records showing your management of organisational finances
  • Risk management plans, registers or reports you have prepared or maintained
  • Records showing your development, review or implementation of a quality framework
  • Documentation from organisational change or continuous improvement projects you have led or managed
  • Performance management records, staff appraisals or recruitment documentation for teams you have led
  • Evidence of legal and ethical compliance monitoring you have carried out
  • Policies or records showing your work promoting diversity within your organisation or team
  • Meeting minutes or briefing papers from board, executive or committee sessions you have contributed to or presented

Workplace Documents & Testimonials

  • Work samples such as strategic plans, funding submissions or governance reports you have prepared
  • Supervisor, board or client testimonials confirming your role and contribution
  • Meeting minutes or records showing your involvement and responsibilities
  • Records of professional development, training or courses you have completed

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidence based on qualification requirements]

$2,720Median per week
$141,440Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

1
Collect Your Evidence
Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.
2
Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs
We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.
3
Submit Your Completed Forms
Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.
4
Assessment and Competency Review
Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.
5
Outcome Issued
Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Qualification Overview

  • Qualification Code: CHC62015
  • Qualification Name: Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
  • AQF Level: 6
  • Units: 8 core + 5 elective

Reference: Official packaging rules and description from training.gov.au – Australia's national register for vocational training.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

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Check Pricing based on your individual advised pathway
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Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available
Debit / Credit Card
Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management through RPL without going back to study?
Yes, if you've been managing programs or teams in the community sector, that experience can be formally recognised against the Advanced Diploma through an RPL assessment rather than a full course of study. ATSR guides you through preparing your evidence, and our partner RTO carries out the formal assessment.
What kind of evidence is needed for RPL in community sector management?
You need evidence that shows you've operated at a management level, such as strategic or operational plans you've developed or contributed to for a community organisation or program, and budget reports or resource allocation records showing your management responsibilities. The assessor is looking for evidence across the full scope of the qualification, from planning through to financial management.
Is an RPL Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management the same as one from a training provider?
Yes, it's the identical AQF-registered Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO regardless of the pathway used to earn it. RPL is a recognised route to the same qualification, not a separate or reduced version of it.
Can RPL help someone move from a coordinator role into community sector management?
An Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management through RPL gives you the same qualification that community development manager, project manager and community care manager roles are typically built around. It formally recognises the strategic and financial management experience you've already gained, including work reporting to executives or a board of management.

Secure your status as a certified community sector management professional today

Turn years of community sector leadership experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

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