Wodonga TAFE
Diploma of Community Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Develop the professional and empathetic skills to work within a community organisation to effectively assist individuals, families and communities in their social environments. You will gain the skills and knowledge for roles that involve service delivery, either direct client work and/or community education or development projects. Job opportunities include community services and case management work involved in the managing, coordinating and/or delivering of person-centred 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 are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.
Successful completion of Certificate IV in Community Services will give you credits towards the Diploma of Community Services.
Delivery mode
Wodonga TAFE 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
Placement will be industry based and be approximately 200 hours each year (400 hours total must be completed).- 87 McKoy Street, West Wodonga
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Successful applicants for this course will be required to obtain a Working with Children’s Check, apply for a National Police check and may be required to apply for an NDIS Worker Clearance prior to field placement.
- Successful applicants for this course may be required to provide evidence of immunisation records (if placement occurs in a healthcare or aged care setting). This may include evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status, or a medical exemption.
Course fees
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
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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 Wodonga TAFE
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