Bachelor of Social Work

The preferred pathway is for all learners to complete a Certificate III in Community Services at CIT (CHC32015).

On entry, you will need to demonstrate appropriate literacy skills by undertaking a literacy assessment. We have embedded literacy into our program to support your learning and success.

To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

• Completion of the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA)

and

• Certificate IV or higher in a Community Services or Health related area
• Evidence of current employment as a senior worker/team leader/supervisor in a community services role for a period of 12 months or more and provide evidence of this before an offer is made

This course has the following essential entry requirements:

Applicants will need to provide evidence of:

• Working with Vulnerable People Check

All applicants need to provide evidence of English and Maths at year 10 level or equivalent or complete the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) to the ACSF level 2/L3

English and maths at year 10 level or equivalent may mean:

• Previous trade certificate or other Certificate III course;
• NAPLAN 9 Band 8;
• Completion of a Certificate II level course in a similar Human related discipline (e.g. - Community Services or Health or Introduction to Health course); or
• English as second language level 5.5. (EAP or EAL or any of the above).

If none of the above evidence is provided;

• Complete the (BKSB) prior to entry to the course to the ASCF level 2/L3.

To make sure this course is right for you, please think about the important personal attributes and physical requirements that may be necessary for this course.

While some requirements of the course may be met with reasonable adjustment, you will need to make sure that you are physically able to undertake the tasks required to complete this course.

ACWA accredited Diploma of Community Services. Visit the La Trobe University website to check entry requirements. Please copy and paste the attached URL for requirements: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-community-services.