Diploma of Community Services
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Diploma of Community Services
This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating 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.
Pathways from the qualification
Education pathways exist depending on the college/university, courses include: Bachelor of Nursing; Bachelor of Social Work.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles may vary across the community services sector including: Community Care Manager; Coordinator of Volunteer Work; Team Leader; Care Team Leader; Support Facilitator (Community Services); Community Recreation Coordinator; Community Worker; Community Services Coordinator; Case Coordinator (Disability); Community Access Coordinator; Case Coordinator (Community Services); Disability Team Leader; Support Facilitator (Disability); Assistant Community Services Worker.
Course Structure
This qualification is made up of 16 units of competency ?8 core units and 8 elective units
REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this qualification however it is recommended that individuals should be 18 years or older and have completed Year 12 or its equivalent with suitable English language skills.
International Students are also required to have an English ability at IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
A working with children check and National Police check is required for work placement and for gaining employment. This should be done during orientation so that approval is provided prior to the first industry placement
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Times Academy is an ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) College in Sydney, Australia, and a privately owned Registered Training Organisation. Times Academy has a beautiful new campus with excellent facilities. The Times Academy offers purpose-designed courses such as English for High School Preparation, for ages 12-18, and English for Primary School Preparation, for ages 7-12, to prepare students for success in the Australian School system. Times’ IELTS preparation course is designed to provide those who are intending to take the IELTS examination with a demanding course of study. The Times Academy’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course prepares international students for tertiary studies in Australian institutions. Times Academy hosts various social events, such as student orientation, beach days, excursions and workshops to encourage a friendly learning environment for its students.
Times Academy is an ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) College in Sydney, Australia, and a privately owned Registered Training Organisation. Times Academy has a beautiful new campus with excellent facilities. The Times Academy offers purpose-designed courses such as English for High School Preparation, for ages 12-18, and English for Primary School Preparation, for ages 7-12, to prepare students for success in the Australian School system. Times’ IELTS preparation course is designed to provide those who are intending to take the IELTS examination with a demanding course of study. The Times Academy’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course prepares international students for tertiary studies in Australian institutions. Times Academy hosts various social events, such as student orientation, beach days, excursions and workshops to encourage a friendly learning environment for its students.

