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Online: Students are provided with a training plan that sets out a course structure for students to follow at their own pace. Face-to-face: Students attend college as per the class timetable set out for the course.
Full time / Part time (part-time available for domestic students)
February | April | July | October
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
2 Columbia Court, Norwest NSW 2153
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
A community services diploma (online or face-to-face) will equip you with essential skills and knowledge to deliver social services to diverse people in the community who are most in need. Many graduating students go on to fulfil the following career opportunities:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission / NDIS Quality and Safeguards
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA / VETASSESS
Course Content
Develop and implement service programs
Core unit
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
Core unit
Assess co-existing needs
Core unit
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
Core unit
Facilitate and review case management
Core unit
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Core unit
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Core unit
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Core unit
Maintain work health and safety
Core unit
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
Core unit
Undertake advanced assessments
Elective unit
Provide case management supervision
Elective unit
Implement trauma informed care
Elective unit
Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
Elective unit
Identify and report children and young people at risk
Elective unit
Work effectively in trauma informed care
Elective unit
Identify and report abuse
Elective unit
Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
Elective unit
Common Questions
Students completing the community services course have a minimum of 200 mandatory hours of work placement over the duration of the course. Bedford supports students to source a course related work placement and works closely with reputable industry partners to provide placement opportunities.
Yes, the Diploma of Community Services is available online for domestic students. Online students are provided with a training plan that sets out a course structure for students to follow at their own pace. Face-to-face study is also available, where students attend college as per the class timetable set out for the course.
Entry requirements for domestic students include successful completion of Year 10 (or equivalent) — no ATAR is required. Applicants also undertake a Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment for the College to determine the level of assistance needed to support the student.
Yes, some graduates choose to undertake further study upon completion of their Diploma of Community Services. Bedford College has arrangements with high-ranking universities to provide articulation pathways (with credit) towards Bachelor degree programs. As the formal agreements are subject to periodic change, it is best to contact Bedford directly for the most up-to-date information.
Bedford offers students flexibility when it comes to enrolment, allowing commencement of study across two study periods in a year with intakes in February, April, July, and October. The course has a 12-month duration, with part-time study available for domestic students.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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