Rhodes 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 support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing. They may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and they may also undertake case management and program coordination.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of supervised work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Delivery mode
Rhodes College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Level 3, 118 Queen Street, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Any one of the below:
- Completion of senior high school to the Australian Year 12 or equivalent
- Mature age students can also enter based on an interview with Rhodes College staff
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
$20,000
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Career opportunities
The Diploma of Community Services will prepare you for the following roles.
Housing Officer
Housing officers work with other welfare support workers to ensure those in need have a roof overhead when they lay down to sleep at night. Housing...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Support Worker
A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
Community Corrections Officer
It's important that those who have been convicted of crimes know what services and resources are available to help them with life going forward. Th...
Community Development Worker
A community development worker focuses on how to best enhance the public offerings of the neighbourhood or other community in which they work. Thes...
Senior Support Worker
A senior support worker takes a leadership role in providing assistance for those in need, including those living with disability and aged citizens...
Welfare Worker
Welfare Workers help marginalised, isolated and disadvantaged people access social welfare services and community support. Your daily job involves...
Youth Justice Officer
Youth Justice Officers supervise young people in custody, supporting their personal development and referring them to essential services, education...
Outreach Worker
Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...
Intake Worker
An Intake Worker conducts initial assessments of clients at welfare services such as mental health clinics or drug and alcohol rehabilitation facil...
Aboriginal Community Care Worker
An Aboriginal Community Care Worker supports Indigenous people to improve their health and well-being. You might be involved with a particular prog...
Case Manager
A Case Manager, also known in some circles as a case worker, plays a huge role in helping clients and patients get the support they need. In genera...
Community Care Worker
Community Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care and group homes. They provide children and adu...
About Rhodes College
Rhodes College was established in 2006 and became a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and CRICOS provider in 2008 to deliver courses for both domestic and international students. Since then we have expanded our range of approved courses to include Work Health and Safety, Business, Leadership & Management and Human Resources delivered from our central Melbourne locations at 118 Queen Street and 123 Queen Street.
All Rhodes College’s vocational courses are designed in consultation with industry. Our students gain skills specific to their industry through courses which have been designed to follow the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) thus increasing their future employment opportunities. At Rhodes College we provide a number of pathways from vocational courses that allow students to progress to Bachelor programs with Australian Universities.