Diploma of Community Services
This diploma gives you the skills to work under broad direction from management and provide person-centred support to individuals and communities.
During this course you will learn how to:
- Assess the service needs of groups and develop support-based programs to meet those needs
- Develop and promote effective communication strategies within a team or business unit
- Understand and promote diversity in the workplace
- Contribute to the development of ethical and legal policies and procedures within an organisation
- Monitor the stress and well-being of colleagues and develop policies to support employee welfare
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
If you’re after a rewarding career that gives back to the community and changes people’s lives for the better, then this is the profession for you. Every day you will play an important part in someone’s life as you assist them to create a stronger and brighter future for themselves.
By starting your career in community services, you will also be joining Australia’s largest and fastest growing industry according to the Australian Government, Jobs website. To put this in perspective, Health Care and Social Assistance saw 1,685,100 people in Australia employed and this figure is projected to increase by 14.9% over five years to May 2023 (Health Care and Social Assistance, 2020).
What is a Community Services Worker?
A Community Services Worker provides care and support to disadvantaged groups and individuals within the community. A benefit to this profession is that every role is as diverse as the wide range of clients they cater to including:
• Health care
• Aged care
• Child Care
• Refugees
• Social assistance
• Public administration and safety
• Rehabilitation
• Social work
• Mental health
As a Community Services Worker you will be assisting your clients to become more independent and confident in their lives and everyday activities. You will also embark upon problems currently facing the community, working to ensure every adult, adolescent and child has access to a safe, fostering and encouraging environment allowing them to maximise their full potential and succeed.
Work settings also vary depending on the role, and you may be asked to work in an office environment, virtually, in the community or at the client’s home of residence. This is the beauty of the role as you will be able to find a role that suits your lifestyle and needs.
Again, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector is booming and there is a growing demand for employment within this field. Employers are on the lookout for potential people like yourselves who are willing to step up and give back to the community. There has never been a better time to become a Community Services Worker.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum Year 11 or equivalent plus basic computer skills and knowledge of Internet use
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL: 70 (minimum score of 18)
- PTE: 42
- or equivalent English language proficiency
- Course Code: 091792J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
10900 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A