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Diploma of Community Services

  • Diploma

Free TAFE Pathways In addition to being a Free TAFE course, this course is also part of the Free TAFE Pathways initiative. The Australian Community Workers Association is a national professional body that accredits education and training courses for workers in the community services sector.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Course Code
CHC52015
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$19,637 total

About this course

Free TAFE Pathways

In addition to being a Free TAFE course, this course is also part of the Free TAFE Pathways initiative.

The Australian Community Workers Association is a national professional body that accredits education and training courses for workers in the community services sector.

The Diploma of Community Services at Chisholm is accredited by ACWA.

As our course is both nationally recognised and ACWA accredited it provides our students with a competitive edge with regard to employment opportunities in comparison to those students from non-ACWA accredited courses

This accreditation adds value to graduates of this course at Chisholm as it confirms the professional reputation of our programs. Graduates can apply for full membership and registration with ACWA and are strong candidates for employment in larger government departments.

Entry requirements

Admission requires the completion of the BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 3 - working level 4, for both literacy and numeracy., Applicants must be 18 years or over, Please note: Students must be able to produce a clear voluntary Working with Children Check and recent National Police Check is prior to commencing placement., Students who are unable to undertake placement will be unable to successfully complete the course.

Study locations

Dandenong

Frankston

Career pathways

  • migrant / refugee advocate
  • youth worker
  • juvenile justice support worker
  • community corrections officer
  • Youth Welfare worker (Schools)
  • Youth Support and programs worker
  • Youth Liaison Officer
  • community rehabilitation and support worker
  • welfare support worker
  • mental health support worker
  • psychosocial rehabilitation worker
  • welfare coordinator
  • dual diagnosis practitioner
  • mental health worker
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