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1.4 Years
2026: Ultimo – Jul (Full) | 2027: Dubbo – Feb | Ultimo – Feb, Jul
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Ultimo, NSW
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
Develop and implement service programs
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
Facilitate and review case management
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
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Work with diverse people
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Maintain work health and safety
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Elective unit
Use communication to build relationships
Elective unit
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
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
Identify and report children and young people at risk
Elective unit
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Elective unit
Common Questions
The course fee for international students ranges from $11,000 to $12,540 AUD. Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from $300 to $1,000 AUD per course.
Yes, in this course you'll have the opportunity to undertake 200 hours of work placement that will broaden your skills and knowledge and help you establish your professional network by building relationships with employers, colleagues and other students.
You will need to study 12 core units and 8 elective units. The elective units must consist of at least 6 units from amongst the electives listed in Group A, B, C, D or E, and up to 2 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty elective units tailored to meet industry demands.
This qualification could help you prepare for roles such as Case Worker/Manager, Community Services Worker, Domestic and Family Violence Worker, Youth Worker, Family Support Worker, Family Services Coordinator, and Program Coordinator.
After completing the Diploma of Community Services, you can continue your studies through a TAFE NSW degree pathway, TAFE NSW–university partnership pathways (which offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students at a number of Australian universities), other university pathways, or a TAFE NSW vocational pathway where you can package two or more TAFE NSW courses together to achieve your career goals.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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