Wentworth College
Diploma of Community Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This nationally recognised Diploma is suitable for students who support people through a range of social and personal issues and aspire to operate at a higher skill level or have responsibility for the supervision of other staff. The qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery and coordination of person-centred services to individuals and groups.
The community sector includes a broad range of job opportunities, work may be undertaken in a range of settings including NDIS Services, Disability Group Homes, SILs, Day Programs, Mental Health services, Aged Care and more. Wentworth College offers a broad course outline, topics covered include case management, counselling, crisis situations, trauma informed care, domestic and family violence and more.
Delivery mode
Wentworth 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.
- Suite 207, 80 William St, Woolloomooloo
- Suite 9, 400 St, Kilda Road St, Kilda
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- LLN Robot levels – entry at ACSF Level 3 (core skills, reading, writing, listening, speaking, numeracy, digital literacy).
- Be of at least 16 years of age.
- Have completed Year 12 or equivalent (desirable).
- Be an existing worker in Community Care and Mental Health Support Services, Disability and Aged care, Health and other care services OR
- Be available to commence Work Placement early into the course.
- Must not have a criminal conviction that will appear on the National Police Check.
- An Influenza shot/ Immunisation certificate or Vaccination card may be requested.
- Must have basic computing skills and access to a standard computer or laptop.
- Driver Licence or Photo ID.
- Green Medicare card or evidence of residency.
- Unique Student Identifier.
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 Wentworth College
Wentworth College RTO #21938 is an independent Training Provider that provides flexible learning and development opportunities, that positively impact on our students and their local communities.
