Diploma of Community Services

Diploma

Do you want to make a real difference?. When you complete the Diploma of Community Services you'll be on your way to a team leading career as a program coordinator, early intervention worker, or case manager.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

2 semesters full-time

Course Code

CHC52021

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Feb

About this course

Do you want to make a real difference?

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When you complete the Diploma of Community Services you'll be on your way to a team leading career as a program coordinator, early intervention worker, or case manager.

In this course you will acquire the knowledge to recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence, facilitate and review case management and manage legal and ethical compliance.

Working in Community Services is diverse and includes identifying support needed, and assisting to resolve personal issues by assigning resources that meet clients' needs.

The actual units studied and the associated fees may vary depending on the campus you apply for.

Formalise your skills as an existing worker in community services

If you're working in the community services industry, our Bentley workshop-style course will allow you to gain this qualification after hours at Bentley campus. Look for the part time study option below to apply.

Want to find out more about this industry?

Students in community services benefit from sharing information about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise in our Community Services Facebook page.

Community Services at SM TAFE Facebook page

Entry requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent	Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)	Certificate III

Completion of CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent industry experience is preferred prior to commencing this course.
If you do not meet the entry requirements of CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services, we recommend applying for CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services
Students must be at least 18 years old to commence this course, or
Have prior work or study experience in Community Services
Must be currently employed in the industry.

Study locations

Bentley

Mandurah

Murdoch

Armadale

Online

What you will learn

develop and manage community programs
promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
respond to critical situations
manage service delivery
develop policy and research
coordinate volunteers
develop and maintain professional networks
work with cultural diversity
ethical behaviour
legal responsibilities

Career pathways

Community worker
Youth Worker
Family Support Worker

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

SM TAFE actively promotes the employment availability of course graduates to key industry partners and organisations. We also seek expressions of interest from organisations for the placement of our students into work experience. In addition, this course involves work placement, giving you further opportunity to develop relationships with potential employers. We endeavour to assist students into a career pathway, but please be aware that employment is not guaranteed by us.

To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.

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