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On campus with some online (80% on campus, 20% online); fully online self-directed; online virtual classroom (100% online). Vocational placement required (minimum 200 hours).
Full time / Part time / Online · Full time: up to 5 days per week; Part time: 2 days per week on campus (Springfield) or 2 x 3 hour Zoom sessions per week (online virtual classroom); Online self-directed: approx 15 hours study per week
13 Jul 2026 | 14 Jul 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Loganlea, Greater Brisbane, Queensland
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Eligibility
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
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the diverse and multi-faceted needs of people and determine both internal and external services required to meet those needs.
Develop and implement service programs
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to engage consumers, analyse service needs of particular groups and develop programs and services to meet those needs.
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise situations where people may be in imminent crisis, and then to work collaboratively to minimise any safety concerns and make plans to access required support services.
Facilitate and review case management
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, monitor and review case management.
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
This unit of competency describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse impacts of sociological factors when undertaking community work and associated services.
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to the needs of clients who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, including responding to immediate intervention and support needs.
Work with diverse people
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.
Manage legal and ethical compliance
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and support workers, including implementing support processes to manage stress and emotional wellbeing of self or colleagues working in varied health and community service contexts, and facilitating structured debriefing sessions.
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
Maintain work health and safety
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and work practices as part of a small work team.
Common Questions
You will be required to undertake a minimum of 200 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting as part of this course.
The course fees vary depending on your eligibility: the concession fee is $8,340 (for eligible students), the subsidised fee is $9,500 (for eligible government-funded students), the full fee is $13,300, and the international student fee is $16,000.
Yes, this course is available fully online in two formats: online self-directed study (100% online, self-paced, approx. 15 hours per week, 18 months duration) and online virtual classroom (100% online, scheduled Zoom sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2 x 3 hours per week, 18 months duration).
Successful completion of this course can lead to roles such as Social Housing Coordinator, Community Services Worker, Welfare Worker, Case Manager, and Family Support Worker.
Yes, TAFE Queensland's partnerships with Australia's top universities means you will be credited for your time with TAFE Queensland if you decide to upgrade your qualification to a university degree.
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