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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Develop and implement service programs
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
Assess co-existing needs
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
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Elective unit
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
Elective unit
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Elective unit
Confirm developmental status
Elective unit
Manage and promote diversity
Elective unit
Develop workplace communication strategies
Elective unit
Provide advocacy and representation services
Elective unit
Implement community development strategies
Elective unit
Common Questions
The Diploma of Community Services has a study duration of 104 weeks, comprising 80 academic weeks plus 24 weeks of holidays.
The total cost for the Diploma of Community Services is AUD 31,750, which includes a Tuition Fee of AUD 30,000, an Enrollment Fee of AUD 250, and a Material Fee of AUD 1,500.
Yes, all students enrolled in this course must undertake 200 hours of work placement as part of the qualification requirements.
International students must have an IELTS score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through being educated for 5 years in an English speaking country, completing at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO, or successful completion of an English Placement Test. Other tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted if equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or a higher education qualification in community services, such as a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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