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West Australian Institute of Further Studies

Diploma of Community Services

  • Diploma

Our Diploma of Community Services is perfect for those who have a passion for working with a community and helping disadvantaged individuals.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
52 weeks full-time
Course Code
CHC52021
Intake Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Domestic Fees
$6,500 per year / $6,500 total
International Fees
$9,950 per year / $9,950 total

About this course

Our Diploma of Community Services is perfect for those who have a passion for working with a community and helping disadvantaged individuals. This course provides you with the knowledge to be able to successfully develop and implement service programs, work in a multicultural environment and promote diversity, as well as facilitate workplace support processes. Throughout your study, you will be exposed to the different sectors available, helping to assist and guide you when it comes to choosing which type you would like to enter and work for in the future.

On completion of this course you will be able to assess the needs of a community and use strategies to find resources to best help communities to become dependent on themselves, as well as being knowledgeable when it comes to legal and ethical compliance.

Possible job outcomes from completing this course include:

  • Housing Manager
  • Social Housing Coordinator
  • Community Services Case Manager

*Please note all WAIFS courses are also offered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

This course will be delivered and assessed via classroom delivery, simulated environments, work-based training, portfolios, presentations, knowledge questions, and written assessments.

Entry requirements

WAIFS' Entry Requirements:

Please click

for Academic and English entry requirements.

Australian Immigration Requirements for International Students:

International Students should note that Australian Immigration may have different entrance requirements. Up to date information can be found

. Students should always be aware of these requirements before applying for a student visa.

Compulsory work-based training (WBT) forms part of this course. Students of this course should be physically able to undertake the requirements of WBT. Please refer to the unit details for specific requirements. As a minimum a student should be able to stand, move around and lift objects which may be heavy following work, health and safety practices.

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Successful completion of this qualification provides you with a pathway into our Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or a range of other Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree qualifications. You may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on this qualification.

WAIFS also has an articulation pathway with Murdoch University which will allow students to complete a

in 2 years instead of 3 years.

The level of articulation to other universities or RTOs may vary, so you should apply to the institute of your choice well in advance of completion of your qualification at WAIFS.

If you want more details of this course, please contact admissions@waifs.wa.edu.au.

Course structure

Total Number of Units: 20

12 core units + 8 elective units

Core Units
Unit Code
Unit Name

Assess co-existing needs

Participate in workplace health and safety

Recognise and respond to crisis situations

Facilitate and review case management

CHCDEV005
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services

Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Work with diverse people

CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCMGT005
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units
Unit Code
Unit Name

Manage personal health and wellbeing

Facilitate responsible behaviour

Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

Develop workplace communication strategies

Develop and provide person-centred service responses

Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports

CHCDIV003

Manage and promote diversity

CHCMGT003

Lead the work team

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