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Course Code: CHC40215

The total program is delivered over one semester (6 months). This qualification reflects the role of community service workers who design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and/or groups. Workers may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services. At this level, workers may be autonomous with limited responsibility within established parameters and may be required to supervise and lead other workers in projects or teams. Work may take place in a range of community service, case work or case management contexts.

Campus: Echuca Campus / Bendigo City Campus

Accreditation: 
This qualification is nationally recognised.

Possible Careers:

  • Community services worker
  • Community support worker
  • Community worker
  • Welfare support worker
  • Welfare worker
  • Community group leader

Prerequisites:

  • Entry Requirement
  • Individual interview
  • Language, literacy and numeracy assessment

Course Overview:
This qualification reflects the role of community service workers who design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and/or groups. Workers may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services. At this level, workers may be autonomous with limited responsibility within established parameters and may be required to supervise and lead other workers in projects or teams. Work may take place in a range of community service, case work or case management contexts. You will learn how the issues of drugs and alcohol, mental health and homelessness are effecting our community within families, adults and young people.

How to apply: 
Applications to VTAC and supplementary application to Bendigo TAFE

Recognition of Prior Learning: 
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be given for skills and knowledge gained through previous study or other relevant experience.

Assessment methods:

  • Case studies
  • Written assignments 
  • Projects
  • Demonstration 
  • Short answer questions 
  • Research 

Learning Options:
Blended 

Key study areas:
Working with diverse people, understand safety within the workplace, able to network and work in partnership, domestic and family violence, communication skills, relationship development, loss and grief.

Further study opportunities:
Diploma of Community Services (CHC52015) or Certificate IV in Allied Health (HLT43015)

Commencement dates:

31 January 2018