Community Services
This program gives graduates a variety of employment opportunities within the health, disability and community services industries.
The Diploma of Community Services equips you with the skills and knowledge to specialise in case management and coordination of services; program coordination; delivery of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities; and new business development in the community services sector.
Our students enjoy a supportive learning environment where care and attention is given to their individual needs. Credit for previous experience/study may apply.
This course includes 160 hours of industry placement in an approved industry setting. The placement is included as part of the course duration.
Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of Year 12 in an Australian secondary school system or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5
Career Opportunities
community service officer
Study Subjects
Core Units
- Develop and implement service programs
- Develop workplace communication strategies
- Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
- Manage and promote diversity
- Manage legal and ethical compliance
- Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
- Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- Manage work health and safety
Elective Units
- Coordinate complex case requirements
- Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
- Provide case management supervision
- Implement trauma informed care
- Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- Secure and manage funding
- Manage budgets and financial plans
- Manage risk