Diploma
With a Diploma of Community Services, you can graduate with the knowledge and skills to be a valued professional worker in the community service industry. Upon completion of the course, you will have gained the theoretical and ethical foundation required to prepare you for a meaningful and stimulating career. This may include working in areas such as child and family services, domestic violence, employment support, community development, and migrant services, among others.
You will also need to obtain evidence of a Police Check to ensure participation in fieldwork placement.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNINGYou may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Acknowledge Education.
Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more
For pathway students, upon completion of the course, you will be exempted 8 units in Bachelor of Community Services at Stott's.
Occupational titles for graduates with this qualification may include:
* Welfare Worker
* Community Worker
* Case Worker
* Youth Worker
* Family Support Worker
* Disability Services Worker
* Migrant Resource Worker
* Community Based Corrections Officer
* Lifestyle Coordinator
This Careers link explores the relevant career options for the Diploma and Bachelor of Community Services. Note, the 3
Training Levels and Requirements Level 1:
Usually has a skill level equal to the completion of Year 10, a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, Certificate I or II. Australian Apprenticeships may be offered at this level.
Level 2:
Usually has a skill level equal to a Certificate III or IV, or at least three years relevant experience. Australian Apprenticeships may be offered at this level.
Level 3:
Usually requires a level of skill equal to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. Study is often undertaken through TAFEs or Registered Training Organisations. Some universities offer studies at this level.
Level 4:Usually requires a level of skill equal to a Bachelor Degree or higher qualification. Study is often undertaken at a university.
Information:
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The four education and training levels are to be used as a guide only. These levels indicate the most common education and/or entry requirements for these jobs.
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(Reference: Education Services Australia Limited website)
To receive this qualification, you must complete 16 units: 8 core and 8 electives. The course is conducted in 8 terms, each comprising 10 weeks, exclusive of holidays. You will attend college 20 hours per week.
The Diploma of Community Services at Stott's College requires 400 hours of supervised Fieldwork Placement.
CHCCCS007 Develop and Implement Service Programs
CHCCOM003 Develop Workplace Communication Strategies
CHCDEV002 Analyse Impacts of Sociological Factors on Clients in Community Work and Services
CHCDIV003 Manage and Promote Diversity
CHCLEG003 Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance
CHCMGT005 Facilitate Workplace Debriefing and Support Processes
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice
HLTWHS004 Manage Work Health and Safety
CHCDEV001 Confirm Client Development Status
CHCCSM005 Develop, Facilitate and Review all Aspects of Case Management
CHCCCS004 Assess Coexisting Needs
CHCADV002 Provide Advocacy and Representation Services
CHCCDE011 Implement Community Development Strategies
CHCCSL001 Establish and Confirm the Counselling Relationship
CHCMHS001 Work with People with Mental Health Issues
CHCDFV006 Counsel Clients Affected by Domestic and Family Violence