SuniTAFE

CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) This qualification reflects the many roles of community services, case management and counsellors who are involved in working, managing, coordinating and/or delivering of person centres services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new social welfare program opportunities.

Delivery mode

SuniTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Work Placement

This course requires the completion of 400 hours of mandatory work placement. Placement is arranged by SuniTAFE.

Locations
  • 453 Benetook Ave, Mildura
  • 64 Sea Lake-Swan Hill Rd, Swan Hill

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants must be willing to provide a Working with Children Check prior to undertaking placement and are responsible for all costs associated. Applicants must be able to provide a current clear Police Check as part of their application and are responsible for all costs associated. Applicants must be willing to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to undertaking practical placement and are responsible for all costs associated. Applicants must be willing to provide proof of their up-to-date immunisation status including Covid-19 to employers to undertake practical placement, if requested.  Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $14,480 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with SuniTAFE.
Study mode On Campus / Online
Duration 2 Years
Estimated fee* $14,480 $0

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...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Case Worker

A Case Worker provides support to individuals and families facing social, emotional, and financial challenges. You might work in healthcare, social...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Family Support Worker

Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

Community Development Officer

Community Development Officers are employed by government organisations and non-profits to develop and deliver community-based programs for the ben...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $86,684
Entry barriers Low

About SuniTAFE

Established in 1980, SuniTAFE was the brainchild of a number of local educators, who recognised that access to post-secondary education was integral to the needs of the growing Sunraysia community and regional industry.

Operating since 1996
Legal name Sunraysia Institute of TAFE
RTO code 4693