Diploma of Community Services (1 Year)

Develop the skills you will need to make a real difference in people’s lives with a career in community services.
Course Code CHC52015
CRICOS Code 091282J
Intake Dates
There is no intake in 2024
Duration 1 year
Campus Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane
Delivery Mode 2 Full Days and a 4-hour online session
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Entry Requirements

Other requirements required prior to commencing fieldwork placements:

  • 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 your chosen course by factoring in skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from prior formal studies or training. Acknowledge Education recognises AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations.

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

Entry Requirements

Entry by interview.

Other requirements required prior to commencing fieldwork placements:

  • 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 your chosen course by factoring in skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from prior formal studies or training. Acknowledge Education recognises AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations.

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

Course Outcome and Pathways

Upon completion, this qualification allows graduates to work autonomously under senior management delivering person-centred services. Typical roles include case management, assessment, referrals, advocacy and crisis support.

The fields of practice in which graduates find employment include disability services, aged care, family and children services, child protection, youth work, alcohol and other drugs, community development, mental health and domestic violence.

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

The leading employers for graduates of the Diploma of Community Services course include government, for-profit community services, not-for-profit services, private practice and clinical services.

Graduates who complete the Diploma of Community Services will be exempted from the following 6 units in the Bachelor of Community Services at Acknowledge Education.

INT101 Introduction to Community Services
INT102 Interpersonal Communication Skills
COU101 Introduction to Counselling*
CAS102 Group Work
SAP103 Introduction to Welfare Law
SAP101 Foundations of Sociology and Politics for Community Service Workers.

* Formally titled Theories in Counselling

Dates

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Fee - Local Student

No intake is available in 2024.

Fees - International Student

No intake is available in 2024.

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