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University of Tasmania

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Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support

  • Diploma

Make a difference in your community Developed in consultation with industry experts, the Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support has been designed to build the core skills, capabilities and practices required to meet contemporary consumer, community and workforce needs.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 - 3 years full-time
Course Code
Z1H
Intake Months
Jul

About this course

Make a difference in your community

Developed in consultation with industry experts, the Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support has been designed to build the core skills, capabilities and practices required to meet contemporary consumer, community and workforce needs.

Gain up-to-date industry health and community services knowledge, applying a practical and person-centred care approach to work in health, disability, mental health, aged care, and social and community services.

This course is delivered online with flexible tutorials and online or on-campus workshops for both full-time and part-time study so you can balance your lifestyle and work commitments with your further education. It is an excellent entry point for those seeking to start a career in health and community support. It is also suited to existing professionals wanting to upskill and gain additional knowledge and qualifications.

Entry requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process. To be an eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

  • Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). You must have completed at least one unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points), at 100 level or higher and which may include 100 level units completed in the UTAS Diploma of University Studies. If you have failed any units, your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
  • Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a Certificate III or higher (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Applications on the basis of work or life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

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What you will learn

  • 1 Engage in strength-based collaborations with individuals, families, service providers and communities to promote positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
  • 2 Explain and apply health, wellbeing and cultural awareness principles and practices when working with diverse groups, organisations and contexts.
  • 3 Communicate evidence and data to inform service planning, delivery and improvement.
  • 4 Use reflection, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills to guide planning and decision-making.
  • 5 Explain service structures, standards, innovations and technologies and their application to continuous quality improvement.
  • Career pathways

    Accelerate your career, or discover new pathways.

    Graduates from the Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support can progress into purposeful careers in health, social and community services, with or without experience.

    Explore various job opportunities in the fields of health, disability, mental health, aged care, social and community services. These opportunities are available in voluntary, private, not-for-profit, government and/or non-government sectors. You can take up roles such as health or care workers, team leaders, or coordinators, supervisors, managers, service navigation support staff, coaches, community development officers, project officers, consultants and administrators, or pursue roles in occupational, corporate or community health and wellbeing.

    Course structure

    The Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support includes four compulsory units (each at 12.5 credit points) as a core in applied business and 50 credit points of elective units.

    Credit for prior study or work

    You may be eligible for advanced standing (ie. credit) of up to 50 credit points if you have completed a cognate Undergraduate Certificate or similar course at this university or other approved tertiary institution. Cognate undergraduate certificate courses for Z1H Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support are: Z0C Undergraduate Certificate in Community Support and Z0M Undergraduate Certificate in Small Business.

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at University of Tasmania.
    68.8%
    Overall satisfaction
    75%
    Skill scale
    65.6%
    Teaching scale
    75%
    Employed full-time
    $68.1k
    Average salary