Australian Harbour International College
Diploma of Community Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)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.
Delivery mode
Australian Harbour International College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- Level 4, 114-120 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
- Level 1, 84 – 86 Mary Street, Surry Hills
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0. English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Successfully completed a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- Successful completion of AHIC's English Placement Test; or
- Upper-Intermediate level of English completed in Australia
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
For Packaged courses, the student cannot progress to the higher qualification unless the student has (successfully) completed the lower qualification
Admission criteria for this program also includes the student’s agreement and ability to undertake the following:
- Attend and participate in scheduled training and assessment.
- Have physical and sensory abilities to participate in workplace tasks and expectations and handle industry standard equipment.
- Comply with the RTO code of conduct requirements, directions on work, and health and safety matters.
- Comply with standardised student induction protocols for clinical placement including mandatory pre-screening checks for working in health services in NSW.
- Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Community Services will prepare you for the following roles.
Housing Officer
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Family Support Worker
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Support Worker
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Community Corrections Officer
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Community Development Worker
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Senior Support Worker
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Welfare Worker
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Youth Justice Officer
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Outreach Worker
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Intake Worker
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Aboriginal Community Care Worker
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Case Manager
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Community Care Worker
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Social Worker
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Park Manager
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Rehabilitation Counsellor
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Life Coach
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Remedial Yoga Therapist
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Intelligence Officer
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Case Worker
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Regional Coordinator
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Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
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Financial Counsellor
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Conservation Manager
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Student Experience Officer
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Council Member
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Migrant Support Worker
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Art Therapist
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Community Outreach Coordinator
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International Development Worker
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Behaviour Support Specialist
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Crime Prevention Officer
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Social Justice Advocate
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Community Arts Worker
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Policy Researcher
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Community Worker
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Human Rights Activist
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Youth Support Officer
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Community Services Officer
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Arts Programmer
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Human Rights Advocate
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Editorial Writer
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Creative Writer
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Climate Scientist
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Resource Economist
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Agricultural Economist
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Neurologist
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Community Educator
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Mental Health Advocate
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Nutrition Advisor
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Nutrition Scientist
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Healthcare Social Worker
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Palliative Care Social Worker
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Law Enforcement Officer
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Youth Officer
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Probation Officer
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Mental Health Case Manager
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Hospital Social Worker
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Disability Advocate
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Social Welfare Officer
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Education Support Officer
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Community Engagement Coordinator
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Humanitarian Aid Worker
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Cultural Advisor
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Indigenous Support Worker
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Clinical Supervisor
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Community Health Liaison
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Addiction Counsellor
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Global Health Advisor
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Community Advocate
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Wellbeing Coordinator
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Social Work Supervisor
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Child Psychologist
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Family Therapist
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Community Rehabilitation Worker
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Disability Employment Consultant
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Youth Advocate
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Program Evaluator
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Aged Care Coordinator
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Doula
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Community Recovery Officer
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Gerontologist
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Health Advisor
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About Australian Harbour International College
Australian Harbour International College is located in Sydney CBD, which provides one of the best environments for unique learning and social experiences.
