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Diploma of Community Services

  • Diploma

Advance your fulfilling career in the community services sector through this qualification. Gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the community services sector and learn how to develop and manage community programs, promote the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of clients and respond to critical situations when they arise.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
CHC52015, 090731G
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$13,060 per year / $13,060 total

About this course

Advance your fulfilling career in the community services sector through this qualification. Gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the community services sector and learn how to develop and manage community programs, promote the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of clients and respond to critical situations when they arise. Learn how to assist clients to access existing support systems and networks as well as develop client centred programs, which will address their immediate and long term needs. You will also acquire high level communication skills and the ability to develop strategies for high risk groups within the community using legal and ethical compliance frameworks. Community service workers have powerful effects on the lives of individuals and on the way our society deals with social changes, challenges and issues. On completion of your studies employment can be found in the private and government sector, or not for profit organisations for youth programs, alcohol and drug centres, nonclinical mental health settings, multicultural services, disability and aged care. Please select a campus below and press the button to view detailed information about this course, including core and elective units; work placements; assessment methods; and learning resources, facilities and equipment.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services OR CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support OR CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work is required for entry into this course.

  • This course requires immunisations and/or proof of vaccination status before attending mandatory work placement. Costs and vaccine requirements may vary depending on your placement centre and/or doctor's fee schedule. Please follow instructions/advice provided to you during enrolment/orientation. You will not be able to complete your course if these requirements are not met.

Study locations

Leederville

Murdoch

Geraldton

Career pathways

  • Aged Care Worker
  • Community Worker
  • Family Support Worker
  • Welfare Worker