Diploma of Community Services

Course Overview

This diploma gives you the skills to work under broad direction from management and provide person-centred support to individuals and communities. During this course you will learn how to: *Assess the service needs of groups and develop support-based programs to meet those needs *Develop and promote effective communication strategies within a team or business unit *Understand and promote diversity in the workplace *Contribute to the development of ethical and legal policies and procedures within an organization *Monitor the stress and well-being of colleagues and develop policies to support employee welfare

Entry Requirements

Students are required to be at least 17 years of age, to commence study in both English Language and Vocational Education Training (VET) programs at Sarina Russo Institute. Minimum Year 11 or equivalent plus basic computer skills and knowledge of Internet use

English Requirements

Additional Information

• Requires Intership
• Has Bridging Program

Professional Recognition

Nationally Recognized Training, Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (iteca)

Estimated Job Roles

Case coordinator, Case worker or manager, Community services worker, Coordinator family services, Early intervention worker, Family support worker, Group facilitator/coordinator, Pastoral care counsellor, Pastoral care manager, Program coordinator or manager, Social Welfare worker, Support Facilitator

Useful Links

• English Briging Program Information
• Application Form
• Career Outcomes
• Further course Information
• Research Area Information
• Admission Process
• Offer Acceptance Process
• Enrolment Information
• Offer Acceptance Form
• Credit Transfer Form