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Are over the age of 18
Have completed Year 12 or an equivalent secondary schooling level of a Higher School Certificate or can demonstrate suitable work or life experience
A valid passport
have successfully completed their Year 12 or equivalent in the English Language
Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates
Physically fit to complete mandatory work placement hours
Additional Work Placement requirements:
Possess a Police check (which is required for placement) using the link https://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/services/criminal-records/national-police-checks
Have a reasonable level of fitness to complete manual and physically demanding tasks, such as bending, lifting, and standing for long periods of time.
Updated Vaccination/immunisation Records (influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines)
Working with Children Check using link https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
a valid IELTS score of 5.5 with no score below 5.0 in any band, or equivalent
Delivered from our Windsor campus in Sydney, the Diploma of Community Services reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, coordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management, program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.
Once you complete the community service courses, you will be qualified to work as a community services worker, family support worker, client services manager, community development officer, case manager, service manager, and/or program coordinator.
Skills and experience include
Developing and implement service programs
Developing workplace communication strategies
Analysing impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
Managing and promoting diversity
Managing legal and ethical compliance
Facilitating workplace debriefing and support processes
Reflecting on and improving own professional practice
Managing work health and safety
Developing and maintaining networks and collaborative partnerships
Researching and applying evidence to practice
Promoting and representing the service
Assessing and promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Planning health promotion and community intervention
Facilitating the empowerment of older people
Recognising healthy body systems
Following safe work practices for direct client care
CRICOS CODE 108240J
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ACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = 16
8 core units
8 elective units
Title
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
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Research and apply evidence to practice
Promote and represent the service
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Plan health promotion and community intervention
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Recognise healthy body systems
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
EDUCATION PATHWAY
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into courses such as CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or higher education qualification in community services.
Exit point
Students who did not complete this course may receive an academic record (statement of attainment SOA).
Once you complete this course, you will be qualified to work as a community services worker, family support worker, client services manager, community development officer, case manager, service manager, and/or program coordinator.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
