Important Information
Before enquiring, please check if this course is right for you:
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You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident. This course is not available to International Student Visa holders (Subclass 500 or 600).
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You are currently working in the Community Services or Health industry.
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You can commit to attending classes Monday to Wednesday, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
If you do not meet the above requirements, this course may not be the right fit for you. Otherwise, read on to learn more.
Course Overview
The Diploma of Community Services equips you with specialised skills to deliver, coordinate, and manage person-centred community services, including case management and program coordination. Support individuals, families, and communities to improve personal and social wellbeing, access essential services, and achieve meaningful change.
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Program Coordinator
- Case Manager
- Social Housing Coordinator
- Child Welfare Officer
What You'll Learn
You’ll learn how to:
Deliver client-centred support and develop tailored plans
Coordinate services to ensure effective and timely support
Support and supervise workers and volunteers within your
Recognition
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- Queensland
Duration Study Load
31 Weeks in Total
(4 hours per night, 3 nights per week)
Delivery
In-person or Virtual / Online Classroom Access (Eligibility required for virtual classes)
Entry Requirements
There are no academic entry requirements for this qualification. Students are required to provide their Unique Student Identifier (USI) which we can assist with, photo identification and meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements.
Work Placement
This course requires you to complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised work placement in a relevant community services organisation.
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About KCA Education
At KCA Education we believe you can change the world by starting with yourself.
At KCA Education, we’re about growing people and creating positive change in individuals, which leads to a better society in which to live and work. Many of our students go on to become future leaders. We believe that everyone has potential and by growing people in the right way, we can change the world. We’re focused on delivering the training outcomes our students and business need to thrive.
Training can make a real difference in a student’s life, which is why premium education services provided by KCA ensures our students are skilled and prepared to take on what the world has to offer. Our courses are built to help our students pursue their goals, become job ready, find new paths and embark on their dream career.
KCA Education is A Registered Training Organisation (RTO #91341)
