Community Services
Are you interested in a rewarding career in areas of settlement work, domestic violence, disability support, community development, working with children and young people, or working with people with alcohol and other
drug issues?
These are some of the many areas our nationally accredited and recognised Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma courses in Community Services provide graduates with a broad range of skills in. Our courses gives students hands on industry experience by integrating both work placement and theoretical knowledge during their studies. The broad depth of the course also allows entry level students to explore the community services work sector and choose an area to pursue.
This qualification is aimed at both new entrants to the Community Services sector. This qualification reflects the role of entry level community services workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centered services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs.
The course consists of 12 units of competency ranging from case work, client services, community work, working with children and young people, working with people with alcohol and other drug issues, working with older people, working with people with disabilities and more.
Entry Requirements
- International Students: IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 (or equivalent)
- and high school certificate
Career Opportunities
- disability support worker
- care worker
- community services worker,
- community support worker
- welfare worker
- welfare support worker or family support worker.
Study Subjects
Core Units
- Respond to client needs
- Communicate and work in health or community services
- Work with diverse people
- Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Elective Units
- Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- Work in an alcohol and drugs context
- Conduct individual assessments
- Work within a community development framework
- Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
- Support group activities
- Work with people with mental health issues