South West TAFE
Diploma of Community Services (Traineeship)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) such as MEGT, Apprenticeship Support Australia, or MAS National for guidance and placement opportunities .
This traineeship will give you the tools and knowledge needed to provide a range of services and interventions to clients within the community service sector.
You will gain real-life industry experience as you will learn on-the-job plus monthly workshops on campus. You will gain knowledge and skills in working with individuals, groups and whole communities during the traineeship.
This is an Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) accredited course. This is a generalist course and offers a wide range of employment opportunities upon graduation in a large range of contexts.
Delivery mode
South West TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
- 193/197-205 Timor Street Warrnambool
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- You need to be employed in this field as an apprentice or trainee before commencing this course.
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Be able to pass Working with Children Checks and Police Checks
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Community Services (Traineeship) 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 South West TAFE
As the number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, SWTAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future. Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.
