Diploma of Community Services

Pursue a career in making a real difference with our Diploma of Community Services. This course is designed for those who aspire to positively impact individuals, groups, and communities through person-centered services. Here's what you'll experience:

• Specialized Community Service Skills: Learn to deliver, manage, and coordinate services that truly make a difference.
• Autonomous Working: Operate independently, applying your skills under the guidance of senior management.
• Leadership Development: Gain the ability to supervise others and undertake case management and program coordination.

• To embark on this rewarding path, you need:

  • Age: At least 18 years old at the start of the course.
  • Education: Completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent, or a Certificate IV or higher qualification from an Australian institution.
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (IBT 60, PTE Academic 50, CAE 169, OET Pass, Duolingo 100, General English Advanced, MOI Certificate).
  • Work Placement: Ability to undertake work placements at two community service organizations.

• Your qualification can lead to roles such as:

  • Community Services Worker: Impact lives in community settings.
  • Case Manager: Manage and oversee individual cases.
  • Family Support Worker: Provide support to families in need.
  • Client Services Manager: Oversee client services in various settings.
  • Community Development Officer: Foster community growth and development.
  • Service Manager/Program Coordinator: Lead and coordinate service programs.

Your comprehensive learning journey includes 12 core units and 8 electives:

Core Units:

• Assessing Co-existing Needs
• Developing and Implementing Service Programs
• Crisis Situations Response
• Case Management Facilitation and Review
• Sociological Impacts Analysis in Community Services
• Domestic and Family Violence Response
• Working with Diverse People
• Promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
• Facilitating Workplace Debriefing and Support
• Professional Practice Reflection
• Maintaining Work Health and Safety
• Facilitating Community Participation and Social Inclusion

Electives:

• Establishing Counselling Relationships
• Managing and Promoting Diversity
• Collaborating with Care Networks and Other Services
• Applying Specialist Interpersonal and Counselling Skills
• Facilitating Responsible Behavior
• Legal and Ethical Compliance Management
• Working with People with Mental Health Issues

Are you ready to start a career that's not just a job, but a journey to help others? 🌟🤝🌍