Diploma of Community Services 

TAFE and Universities that offer this course is Victoria University, Kangan Bendigo TAFE, RMIT University and Swinburne University 

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The information below is from the Kangan Be Website so you can get an overview about this qualification.

 

Diploma of Community Services is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills in community development, casework and group work.

This community services course prepares you to work as a social welfare worker, and provides you with an understanding of human rights, cultural inclusion, Indigenous culture, issues and strategies for effective service delivery.

Our Diploma of Community Services is also ACWA (Australian Community Workers Association) Accredited, which requires the completion of 400 hours of practical placement hours within a Community Service setting.

 

What will I study?

The Diploma of Community Services course emphasises developing your understanding of the structures of our society and on the impact of your own values and self-awareness on their practice. You will study group work, casework, psychology, sociology, counselling, social policy, research, legal issues. Each subject area comprises off-the-job, (classroom-based) and on-the-job (workplace-based learning).

 

What Skills will I have when I complete this course?

Students will develop basic skills in casework, counselling, case management, community development and group work. This course is designed to ensure a balance between theory and practice in social welfare work.

 

Additional Comments

 

Please note

As all of our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning and we use a online Learning Platform we recommend for all students undertaking the course that they have a suitable and stable internet connection, have access to a portable device ie laptop to be able to access classes, class and learning materials and upload assessments.

 

This below is from the Kangan Website electives my differ depending on where you study.

Course Modules

Module CodeModule TitleNominal HoursScope
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs (CHCCCS004)80Core
CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs (CHCCCS007)100Core
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations (CHCCCS019)45Core
CHCCSM013Facilitate and review case management (CHCCSM013)75Core
CHCDEV005Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services (CHCDEV005)100Core
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (CHCDFV001)50Core
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)40Core
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (CHCDIV002)25Core
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance (CHCLEG003)80Core
CHCMGT005Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes (CHCMGT005)120Core
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice (CHCPRP003)120Core
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety (HLTWHS003)40Core

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Placement Details

Before you can start your practical placement, you will need to provide the following compulsory requirements:

• A valid Working with Children Check (Volunteer)

• A satisfactory National Police Check – 

• Be up to date with your studies / assessments, particularly for units that have workplace assessment requirements.