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52 weeks
On campus (mixed learning) / workplace-based, with work placement
20 hours per week; 200 hours work placement (international)
February
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Hobart
75 Campbell St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Subsidised $10,555.00 / Commercial $19,160.00. Additional: Working with Vulnerable People registration ($19) and a Tasmanian National Police Check ($45.00).
Duration
Full-time or part-time
Study Mode
Mixed learning or workplace-based
Eligibility
Domestic:
International:
Licensing and other requirements:
Career & Study Pathways
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
Assess co-existing needs
Core unit
Develop and implement service programs
Core unit
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
Core unit
Facilitate and review case management
Core unit
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
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
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
Core unit
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Core unit
Maintain work health and safety
Core unit
Manage personal health and wellbeing
Elective unit
Provide advocacy and representation services
Elective unit
Facilitate responsible behaviour
Elective unit
Develop and deliver community projects
Elective unit
Develop workplace communication strategies
Elective unit
Work with people with mental health issues
Elective unit
Work effectively in trauma informed care
Elective unit
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Elective unit
Common Questions
The Diploma of Community Services is a Diploma-level qualification, which sits within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and is offered by TasTAFE (Tasmania Polytechnic) in Tasmania.
The Diploma of Community Services falls under the broad field of Society and Culture within the Australian Qualifications Framework field of education classification.
This course is delivered by TasTAFE (Tasmania Polytechnic), which is located in Tasmania, Australia.
TasTAFE (Tasmania Polytechnic) is listed on the Commonwealth Register of Courses and Institutions for Overseas Students (CRICOS), and the Diploma of Community Services appears in the CRICOS registry, indicating it may be available to international students. Prospective international students should contact TasTAFE directly for current availability and enrolment details.
Application
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Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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