Diploma of Community Services

Although there is no entry requirement that requires the completion of a Certificate III or Certificate IV to be completed prior to enrolling in the Diploma of Community Services, it is highly recommended that you do. The Diploma of Community Services following the completion of the Certificate III in Individual Support and/or Certificate IV allows students to build on the skills and knowledge attained during these qualifications to advance their current career. Students who wish to enter the community services industry and strive for a more senior or managerial role can enrol directly in the Diploma.

To complete your course, students must undertake 100 hours of placement in a community services organisation. Prior to your work placement, Academia will develop your skills and knowledge in preparing you for placement, and students will be assisted to find suitable placement by experienced trainers. During your work placement you will continue to receive excellent support by your trainers and assessors.

You will be assessed through written tests, presentations, projects, assignments, research and work-placement assessment. The course is delivered face-to-face, supported by Academia's online Learning Management System, through a combination of tutorials and computer lab workshops.

Prior to your work placement, students must attain (with Academia's support) a police check and working with children check. Academia's experienced trainers will assist you throughout this process and help you find suitable placement.

Successful completion of this course could help you advance to job roles including Community Care Manager, Coordinator of Volunteer Work, Team Leader, Care Team Leader, Family Services Coordinator, Support Facilitator (Community Services), Community Housing Resources Worker, Community Development Worker for Social, Community Worker, Aboriginal Housing Worker, Community Services Coordinator, Senior Youth Worker, Disability Team Leader, and Support Facilitator (Disability). A number of Academia's workplace partners also hire students post-graduation.