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Bachelor of Community Services

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The Stanley College Bachelor of Community Services is a comprehensive course offering knowledge and skills for community service delivery, with specialisations in Child and Family Protection and Disability. It spans three years full-time, includes field placements, and is available in Perth or Adelaide.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
112414B
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Aug, Nov
Domestic Fees
$13,000 per year / $39,000 total
International Fees
$17,800 per year / $53,400 total

About this course

Bachelor of Community Services

The Stanley College Bachelor of Community Services is a broad-based and comprehensive course. The course offers both breadth and depth in core areas. It provides graduates with a wide range of knowledge, critical reasoning skills, and abilities needed in the contemporary delivery of community services. The curriculum progresses from fundamental subject areas in the first year to slightly more specialised topics in the second, to themes and activities central to Field Work placements. In addition, there are two specialisations in the degree: Child and family protection; and Disability.

  • Duration: 3 years full time
  • Tuition Fee^: International Students $17,800 per year $53,400 totalDomestic Students $13,000 per year (8 units) $39,000 totalFEE-HELPavailable for eligible Domestic students
  • Study Mode: Face-to-face and Work-Integrated Learning (Field Placement/Internship)
  • Location: Perth or Adelaide
  • CRICOS Code: 112414B

Entry requirements

Course Entry Requirements

01Academic Admission Requirements

Entry is available to applicants 18 years or older who hold:

  • Successful completion of an Australian Senior Certificate of Education (year 12) or equivalent within the last two years, with a minimum Australian tertiary admission rank (ATAR) of 55, or equivalent; or
  • Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB), including English; or
  • Satisfactory completion of at least six months consecutive study in a program deemed equivalent to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level qualification of at least level 5 as determined by the Country Education Profiles (CEP) of the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment; or
  • Satisfactory completion of at least six months consecutive study, or equivalent, at any Australian university or other Institute of Higher Education; or
  • Successful completion of a Foundation Studies program offered by a TAFE, an Australian university, or a private provider that is accredited as an AQF Certificate IV qualification or accredited as compliant with the National Standards for Foundation Programs; or
  • Successful completion of a vocational educational & training (VET) award at Certificate IV or higher at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (or equivalent); or
  • Demonstrated work and life experience. Students with work and life experience may be admitted to a course without meeting the formal academic requirements if they have relevant work experience and/or other acceptable qualifications.

02English Language Requirements

  • An English Language pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education (Year 12) or equivalent; or
  • Evidence of satisfactory completion of an accredited tertiary award in English (Diploma/AQF 5 orabove); or
  • Satisfactory completion of an accredited tertiary award in English; or
  • Prior Study in English (Qualification / Recognised Countries): Complete 5 years of full-time study in English in Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom,United States, or South Africa
  • For Alternate Admission applicants, a minimum score of 135 for the STAT Multiple-Choicecomponent and a minimum score of 140 for the STAT Written English component.
  • Attainment of a specified level of achievement in an approved English Language test aslisted below.
  • IELTS: Overall score of 6 with an individual score of 5.5 for Listening, Reading, Writingand Speaking
  • TOEFL Internet Based Test: Overall score of 67 with an individual score of 12 forListening, 18 for Speaking, 15 for Reading and 21 for Writing
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 161and achievement of C1Advanced level.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 47 and a score of 47 for each skill
  • Occupational English Test (OET): Overall Score of 1210
  • Comprehensive English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Overallscore of 7.0 with a score of 6.0 for individual skills
  • LANGUAGECERT Academic: Overall score of 61
  • Michigan English Test (MET): Overall score of 53-57 with an individual score of 49 foreach skill.

03Alternate Entry

Stanley College takes into account educational disadvantages when assessing admissions. The alternative entry option is for applicants who cannot meet the requirements for admission detailed above and allows candidates from underrepresented groups or those who have experienced educational disadvantage to seek entry into Stanley College higher education courses.

  • Admission by the Alternate Admissions requires applicants to sit for the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) and achieve the following scores:
  • A minimum score of 135 for the STAT Multiple Choice component and a minimum score of 140 for the STAT Written English component.
  • Ensure that their STAT results are available to Stanley College at least 3 weeks prior to the commencement of the academic semester in the desired intake period.
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are encouraged to apply for entry to any undergraduate-level course through general admissions or, if appropriate, by Alternate Entry.

Applicants will be able to apply for Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) on a case by case basis to determine their suitability and readiness for articulation into the Stanley College Bachelor of Community Services.

Applicants with insufficient preparation to commence the Bachelor of Community Services course at Stanley College will be provided with information on other institutions that offer bridging courses or foundation studies. They will be encouraged to re-apply upon successfully completing a qualification that satisfies the College's entry requirements.

Study locations

West Perth

Mirrabooka

James Street

What you will learn

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who complete Stanley College Bachelor of Community Services will be able to:

01 Knowledge

  • Demonstrate a coherent body of knowledge with depth in community services; including an ability to:
    • evaluate the socio-cultural, organisational and economic issues affecting the delivery of community services in Australia and internationally.
    • assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programs, projects and other activities with clients, including individuals, families, groups or communities.
    • understand the principles and values of ethical community service practice
    • demonstrate the understanding of risk evaluation and apply necessary legislative reporting requirements as per community services guidelines.

02 Communication and Collaboration

  • Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication with a variety of professional and non-professional stakeholders and audiences
  • Collaborate effectively with a range of professional and non-professional partners and stakeholders
  • Apply the knowledge and skills to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary framework within community services

03 Self-Management

  • Demonstrate self-management through their ability to:
    • Learn and work independently and in collaboration with others
    • Critically self-assess and reflect on their capabilities and performance, and
    • Effectively utilise feedback to support their professional and personal development

04 Judgement and Ethics

  • Demonstrate integrity and accountability by responding critically and ethically to issues and dilemmas defined by the Australian Community Worker Association Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Guidelines.
  • Apply and adhere to the principles of best practice guided by the Australian Code of Ethics in community services
  • Apply appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in an interdisciplinary as well as transcultural context to meet the individual and organisational needs

05 Critical Thinking

  • Critically review, analyse, consolidate, and synthesise technical and theoretical knowledge about community services practices.
  • Critically evaluate, synthesise, and apply information gathered from various sources to facilitate resource utilisation to achieve optimal outcomes at an individual, organisational, and community level in a range of community settings.

06 Application of Knowledge and Skills

  • Creatively apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in diverse community contexts to:
    • issues in the provision of disability services,
    • issues in the provision of child/family protection,
    • complex individual needs
    • other areas of community services.
  • Develop, coordinate and apply innovative, socially inclusive and culturally sensitive strategies to engage individuals and groups in diverse community service settings.

Career pathways

  • Disability officer
  • Community leisure officer
  • Welfare officer
  • Case coordinator
  • Child welfare worker
  • Family caseworker
  • Caseworker
  • Community development officer
  • Family services worker
  • Case management officer
  • Case manager
  • Child protection worker
  • Community development worker

Course structure

Course StructureCourse Duration3 years full timeCredit PointsTo graduate with a Bachelor of Community Services, students must complete a total of 240 credit points.Mode of delivery:Face-to-face and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)LocationPerth or AdelaideUnitsUnits will be delivered over 2 semesters per year, with 4 units in each semester for a full-time load.YEAR 1UNITSCREDIT POINTSPre-RequisitesCOS101 Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology in Community Services10NILCOS102 Introduction to Community Services Systems10NILCOS103 Assessment, Planning, and Coordination10NILCOS104 Introduction to Client-Centred Community Services10NILCOS105 Introduction to Psychology in Community Services10NILCOS106 Cultural Competence and Sensitivity10NILCOS107 Introduction to Counselling10NILCOS108 Ethics and Legal Foundations of Community Services10NILYEAR 2UNITSCREDIT POINTSPre-RequisitesCOS201 Working with Individuals, Groups, and Communities: Theory and Practice10COS106COS202 Understanding Contemporary Policy and Practices10COS101COS203 Researching Community Services and Service User Experiences10NILCOS204 Understanding Mental Illness and Skills for Practice10COS105COS205 Professional Practice (Practice Skills)10COS103, COS104COS206 Living with Disability in Contemporary Society10COS204COS207 Person-Centred Practice in Child and Family Protection10COS104COS208 Field Work 110COS103, COS203YEAR 3UNITSCREDIT POINTSPre-RequisitesCOS301 Program Design and Evaluation10COS203COS302 Advanced Skills in Assessment, Planning and Coordination10COS103COS303 Designing Family Support Programs10COS207COS304 Positive Behavioural Support in Disability10COS206COS305 Advanced Skills in Advocacy Practice in Disability10COS304COS306 Community Service Organisations and Management10COS102COS307 Advanced Skills in Child and Family Protection10COS207COS308 Field Work 210COS208

Credit for prior study or work

A completed CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) at Stanley College will result in one year of credits (8 units or 80 credit points) into your Bachelor of Community Services.

For other qualifications, please refer to our Credit and RPL Policy which is available on this page: https://highereducation.stanleycollege.edu.au/about-us/policies-procedures/

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