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With a Diploma of Community Services, you can graduate with the knowledge and skills to be a valued professional worker in the community service industry. Upon completion of the course, you will have gained the theoretical and ethical foundation required to prepare you for a meaningful and stimulating career. This may include working in areas such as child and family services, domestic violence, employment support, community development, and migrant services, among others.

To receive this qualification, you must complete 16 units: 8 core and 8 electives. The course is conducted in 8 terms, each comprising 10 weeks, exclusive of holidays. You will attend college 20 hours per week.

The Diploma of Community Services at Stott’s College requires 400 hours of supervised Fieldwork Placement.

Core

CHCCCS007 Develop and Implement Service Programs
CHCCOM003 Develop Workplace Communication Strategies
CHCDEV002 Analyse Impacts of Sociological Factors on Clients in Community Work and Services
CHCDIV003 Manage and Promote Diversity
CHCLEG003 Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance
CHCMGT005 Facilitate Workplace Debriefing and Support Processes
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice
HLTWHS004 Manage Work Health and Safety

Elective

CHCDEV001 Confirm Client Development Status
CHCCSM005 Develop, Facilitate and Review all Aspects of Case Management
CHCCCS004 Assess Coexisting Needs
CHCADV002 Provide Advocacy and Representation Services
CHCCDE011 Implement Community Development Strategies
CHCCSL001 Establish and Confirm the Counselling Relationship
CHCMHS001 Work with People with Mental Health Issues
CHCDFV006 Counsel Clients Affected by Domestic and Family Violence

Stott’s College is fully committed to the ideals and goals of the community work profession and to preparing our students for a successful entry into the workforce. When you undertake work-based training and assessment in our Community Services courses, you are participating in what is known as ‘Fieldwork Placement.’

Placements provide you with unique opportunities to:

• Develop your competencies by linking theory with current practice
• Experience a real workplace environment in community services, such as in community development, disability, youth work, children and family services, mental health, casework, and multicultural services
• Learn about industry trends, practices, and career options
• Build your professional network and resume
• Explore job prospects at your host agency

At Stott’s College, we understand the importance of maximising your learning opportunities in and out of the classroom. This is why we provide significant support and guidance before, during, and after your placements. We offer students preparation seminars, individual appointments to find you a good agency match, interview coaching and resume writing assistance, an allocated Liaison Officer while you’re on placement, debriefing, and placement materials.

Fieldwork placements are a valuable component of our Community Services courses, and we work with all our students and host agencies to provide them with a mutually beneficial and rewarding placement experience.

Sample partner agencies are;

• 18 years or older
• Completion of Year 12 studies or equivalent
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Please see International Student Admission Policy and VET Assessment of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills Policy for further information.

You will also need to obtain evidence of a Police Check to ensure participation in fieldwork placement.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Acknowledge Education.

Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more

Other requirements required prior to commencing fieldwork placements:

• COVID-19 Vaccination Record
• National Police Record Check and/or Police clearance from country of residence
• Working with Children Check

In choosing to study the Diploma of Community Services course at Stott’s College, you are giving yourself an advantage to break into the community service industry. The course is accredited by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA), which means that it has been reviewed and approved by the national professional body to meet the educational and practice standards required for community work practitioners. This reaffirms Stott’s College’s commitment to delivering a quality program that will produce graduates who can practice competently and ethically in various areas in community services. To this end, Stott’s College regularly consults with ACWA to ensure that the course upholds the values of the profession and responds to the current trends and expectations in the sector. This is reflected across various components of the course, from employing qualified and experienced educators to partnering with relevant welfare organisations for our fieldwork placement program.  Upon completion of the course, you are eligible for ACWA membership and can enter the workforce with confidence and skill.

For pathway students, upon completion of the course, you will be exempted 8 units in Bachelor of Community Services at Stott’s.

Occupational titles for graduates with this qualification may include:

• Welfare Worker
• Community Worker
• Case Worker
• Youth Worker
• Family Support Worker
• Disability Services Worker
• Migrant Resource Worker
• Community Based Corrections Officer
• Lifestyle Coordinator

This Careers link explores the relevant career options for the Diploma and Bachelor of Community Services.  Note, the 3rd  ring equals a diploma level qualification and the 4th ring equals a Bachelor qualification.  For more information regarding your potential career outcomes please contact one of our experienced course advisors.

Training Levels and Requirements

(Reference: Education Services Australia Limited website)

View all dates here.

Full Tuition Fee: $10,000 (1st year), $9,000 (2nd year)
Material Fee: $400

View fee list here.

Find the course(s) that meet your interests and needs and follow these steps.

With a Diploma of Community Services, you can graduate with the knowledge and skills to be a valued professional worker in the community service industry. Upon completion of the course, you will have gained the theoretical and ethical foundation required to prepare you for a meaningful and stimulating career. This may include working in areas such as child and family services, domestic violence, employment support, community development, and migrant services, among others.

To receive this qualification, you must complete 16 units: 8 core and 8 electives. The course is conducted in 8 terms, each comprising 10 weeks, exclusive of holidays. You will attend college 20 hours per week.

The Diploma of Community Services requires 400 hours of supervised Fieldwork Placement.

Core

CHCCCS007 Develop and Implement Service Programs
CHCCOM003 Develop Workplace Communication Strategies
CHCDEV002 Analyse Impacts of Sociological Factors on Clients in Community Work and Services
CHCDIV003 Manage and Promote Diversity
CHCLEG003 Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance
CHCMGT005 Facilitate Workplace Debriefing and Support Processes
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice
HLTWHS004 Manage Work Health and Safety

Elective

CHCDEV001 Confirm Client Development Status
CHCCSM005 Develop, Facilitate and Review all Aspects of Case Management
CHCCCS004 Assess Coexisting Needs
CHCADV002 Provide Advocacy and Representation Services
CHCCDE011 Implement Community Development Strategies
CHCCSL001 Establish and Confirm the Counselling Relationship
CHCMHS001 Work with People with Mental Health Issues
CHCDFV006 Counsel Clients Affected by Domestic and Family Violence

Stott’s College is fully committed to the ideals and goals of the community work profession and to preparing our students for a successful entry into the workforce. When you undertake work-based training and assessment in our Community Services courses, you are participating in what is known as ‘Fieldwork Placement.’

Placements provide you with unique opportunities to:

• Develop your competencies by linking theory with current practice
• Experience a real workplace environment in community services, such as in community development, disability, youth work, children and family services, mental health, casework, and multicultural services
• Learn about industry trends, practices, and career options
• Build your professional network and resume
• Explore job prospects at your host agency

At Stott’s College, we understand the importance of maximising your learning opportunities in and out of the classroom. This is why we provide significant support and guidance before, during, and after your placements. We offer students preparation seminars, individual appointments to find you a good agency match, interview coaching and resume writing assistance, an allocated Liaison Officer while you’re on placement, debriefing, and placement materials.

Fieldwork placements are a valuable component of our Community Services courses, and we work with all our students and host agencies to provide them with a mutually beneficial and rewarding placement experience.

Sample partner agencies are;

Entry by interview.

Other requirements required prior to commencing fieldwork placements:

• COVID-19 Vaccination Record
• National Police Record Check and/or Police clearance from country of residence
• Working with Children Check

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Acknowledge Education.

Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.

In choosing to study the Diploma of Community Services course at Stott’s College, you are giving yourself an advantage to break into the community service industry. The course is accredited by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA), which means that it has been reviewed and approved by the national professional body to meet the educational and practice standards required for community work practitioners. This reaffirms Stott’s College’s commitment to delivering a quality program that will produce graduates who can practice competently and ethically in various areas in community services. To this end, Stott’s College regularly consults with ACWA to ensure that the course upholds the values of the profession and responds to the current trends and expectations in the sector. This is reflected across various components of the course, from employing qualified and experienced educators to partnering with relevant welfare organisations for our fieldwork placement program.  Upon completion of the course, you are eligible for ACWA membership and can enter the workforce with confidence and skill.

For pathway students, upon completion of the course, you will be exempted 8 units in Bachelor of Community Services at Stott’s.

Occupational titles for graduates with this qualification may include:

• Welfare Worker
• Community Worker
• Case Worker
• Youth Worker
• Family Support Worker
• Disability Services Worker
• Migrant Resource Worker
• Community Based Corrections Officer
• Lifestyle Coordinator

This Careers link explores the relevant career options for the Diploma and Bachelor of Community Services.  Note, the 3rd ring equals a diploma level qualification and the 4th ring equals a Bachelor qualification.  For more information regarding your potential career outcomes please contact one of our experienced course advisors.

Training Levels and Requirements

(Reference: Education Services Australia Limited website)

View all dates here.

Full Tuition Fee: $15,000 (2 years)

Enrolment Fee: $200

Material Fee: $400

Victorian students eligible for Skills First Funding: $6,500 and material fee.

You may be able to study a free or low-fee course through JobTrainer if you are:

• 17 to 24 years old when the course starts; or
• a job seeker of any age.

You must not have commenced a full qualification under JobTrainer before.

Please click here to view the Skills First and JobTrainer Statement of Fees and Charges.

For more information on the Skills First program, please click here.

You may be eligible for  VET Student Loans. This is an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay all or part of their tuition fees for diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate and graduate diploma programs.

To be eligible for a VET Student Loans, you will need to meet the VET Student Loans entry requirements. For more information on VET Student Loans, see above downloads section.

Vet Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirement. VET Student Loans give rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.

For more information on VET Student Loans, please see our VET Student Loans section.

Find the course(s) that meet your interests and needs and follow these steps.