Wodonga TAFE

CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Develop the professional and empathetic skills to work within a community organisation to effectively assist individuals, families and communities in their social environments. You will gain the skills and knowledge for roles that involve service delivery, either direct client work and/or community education or development projects. Job opportunities include community services and case management work involved in the managing, coordinating 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.

Successful completion of Certificate IV in Community Services will give you credits towards the Diploma of Community Services.

Delivery mode

Wodonga TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Work Placement

Placement will be industry based and be approximately 200 hours each year (400 hours total must be completed).

Locations
  • 87 McKoy Street, West Wodonga

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Successful applicants for this course will be required to obtain a Working with Children’s Check, apply for a National Police check and may be required to apply for an NDIS Worker Clearance prior to field placement.
  • Successful applicants for this course may be required to provide evidence of immunisation records (if placement occurs in a healthcare or aged care setting). This may include evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status, or a medical exemption.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $13,609 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
Study mode On Campus / Online
Duration 21 Months
Estimated fee* $13,609 $0

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Community Services will prepare you for the following roles.

About Wodonga TAFE

Wodonga TAFE is proud of its reputation as a leading vocational education and training provider, offering education and training programs to individuals and industry, locally and nationally.

Operating since 1996
Legal name Wodonga Institute of TAFE
RTO code 3097