Lead College
Diploma of Community Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
Delivery mode
Lead College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- Lvl 1, 841 George St Haymarket
- 201/15 B Albert Street, Parramatta
- Lvl 1, 37-39 George Street, Parramatta
- 4/1, River Road West, Parramatta
- 6, Dowling Pl, South Windsor
- 13-15 Leila Street, Cannington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution
Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
- IBT 60
- PTE Academic 50
- CAE 169
- OET Pass
- Duolingo 100
- General English Advanced
- MOI Certificate
- Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
Must have the ability to undertake work placements at two community services organisations.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Community Services will prepare you for the following roles.
Case Manager
A Case Manager, also known in some circles as a case worker, plays a huge role in helping clients and patients get the support they need. In genera...
Case Worker
A Case Worker provides support to individuals and families facing social, emotional, and financial challenges. You might work in healthcare, social...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Youth Worker
A Youth Worker supports children and young people who are going through a challenging time. You might provide guidance with issues such as homeless...
Community Development Officer
Community Development Officers are employed by government organisations and non-profits to develop and deliver community-based programs for the ben...
Program Coordinator
A Program Coordinator oversees the development of a range of business projects. You might manage a team of staff and handle tasks such as budgeting...
About Lead College
Lead College is a best Registered Training Provider with multiple courses designed to help students gain qualifications, skills, and knowledge in areas that match their talents and desires. We offer courses in various fields such as Automotive, Building Construction & Carpentry, Community Services, Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Hospitality, Leadership & Management, Information Technology & Network Security.
