Course overview
You will develop a broad understanding of the principles and theories that relate to service delivery in the community services sector, analyse traditional models of welfare and examine a range of contemporary theoretical perspectives to gain skills and knowledge that empower your client.
During our course, we encourage you to form a community of learners with your fellow students to share experiences, develop critical reflective skills and enrich your learning experience. You will also take part in two Work Integrated Learning Placement, orienting you to real world experience in the community services sector.
You will study cultural safety with a strong Indigenous focus, develop knowledge related to community services, learn to understand applicable legislation and regulation and practise and develop decision-making and communication strategies.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Case Manager,
Child Protection Practitioner
Community Development Officer
NDIS Support Coordinator
Emergency Relief Worker or Crisis Intervention Coordinator
Disability Services Officer / Manager
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Practitioner
Drug and Alcohol Practitioner
Intake and Assessments Officer
Juvenile Justice Officer
Men’s Health Officer
Multicultural Support Officer
Neighborhood House Coordinator
Outreach Worker
Manager of Volunteers
Welfare Officer/Worker/Manager
Majors
Advocacy, Case Management, Child Protection, Community Development, Complex Assessment, Cultural Awareness, Dual Diagnosis, Humanitarian Aid, Sociology, Trauma-Informed Practice.
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English. Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for year 12 or equivalent .
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
- Box HillVIC