The Diploma of Community Services equips you with the skills and knowledge to support diverse clients with unique challenges. As you study, you'll develop skills in relationship building, organisational policy development, strategic service planning, and making informed referrals.You’ll learn to lead cases under the supervision of experienced mentors, as you navigate the complexities of service program design, socio-legal considerations, and diversity. You might also explore trauma care or other niche areas.In this course, you'll have the opportunity to undertake 200 hours of work placement that will broaden your skills and knowledge. You will establish your professional network by building relationships with employers, colleagues and other students.[114627F]
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ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier
Reference Id
0905
Certificate Classification
Human Welfare Studies And Services
Scheme
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier
Reference Id
421
Certificate Classification
Diploma of
Scheme
Nationally Recognised Training Type
Reference Id
11
Certificate Classification
Qualification
Certificate Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management.
Workers support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. They may also undertake case management and program coordination.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
