TasCollege
Diploma of Community Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Diploma in Community Service is designed to build your skills, knowledge and understanding to work as a professional community services worker. The community service may include areas such as, mental health, homelessness, family and domestic violence, child protection, employment support, and migrant services. This course will enhance your existing knowledge in direct service work and client support so that you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives and communities.
You will learn to develop and implement programs and services that meet various needs of individuals and families. You will be trained to take a holistic approach by developing practical knowledge of working with a diverse range of people, using a case management approach. You will also learn other valuable skills such as advocacy, counselling and group work. The qualification requires that students must have undertaken 120 hours of work to successfully complete the course.
Delivery mode
TasCollege offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- Level 10, 310 King Street, Melbourne
- Unit 1, Level 1, 86 Collins Street, Hobart
- Level 12, 22 Market Street, Sydney
- Level 2, 505 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
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 TasCollege
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