Diploma of Community Services
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC52015
CRICOS Code:
097996D
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
74-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Darwin City, Northern Territory, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 15,000 - 17,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
January, April, July, October
Course Overview
The Diploma of Community Services reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in managing, coordinating and/or delivering person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. You will develop the skills to work with a wide range of clients including children and young people, families, older people and clients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and will assist them through a range of social and personal issues including family support, homelessness, domestic violence and drug and alcohol issues.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.
Course Structure
This qualification comprises of 16 units of competency (subjects):
- 8 Core units – units you must complete as part of the qualification
- 8 Elective units – Alana Kaye College has chosen the elective units that we believe are the most beneficial and relevant to the majority of students
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | International students must be of 18 years of age or older at the time of application. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Evidence of an IELTS score of 5.5 or above, or it's equivalent must be shown. |
Pathway
- CertIII Ind Supp + Dip Com Ser
- Dip Com Ser + Ad.Dip Com Man
- CertIII Ind Supp + Dip Com Ser
- CertIV Allied Health Supp + Dip Com Ser
- Dip Com Ser + Ad.Dip Com Man
Career Opportunities
- Community Care Manager
- Community Worker
- Family Services Coordinator
- Community Development Worker for Social Housing
- Housing Manager
- Community Services Coordinator
- Family Support Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
- Youth Worker
- Disability Team Leader
- Case Coordinator
- Disability Team Leader
- Community Housing Worker
- Community Work Coordinator
Internship or Work Placements
It is a requirement that students complete 100 hours of work placement (to be satisfactorily signed off by your Work Supervisor and your Alana Kaye Assessor).
In addition, the work placement must be completed in a community service organisation that is within 50 kms of an Alana Kaye College campus. This work placement will be completed at different times throughout your course of study.
You must have a police check and have completed First Aid before commencing work placement (we will assist you to apply for this upon arrival in Australia).