Bachelor of Community Services

Provider:

Stanley College Higher Education

Course Code:

BCS

CRICOS Code:

112414B

Qualification Level:

Bachelor, Undergraduate

Course Area:

Society and Culture

Duration:

156-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Western Australia (Perth)

Course Fee:

$53,400 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

Intake:

March, August, November

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Course Overview

The Stanley College Bachelor of Community Services is a broad-based and comprehensive course. The course offers both breadth and depth in core areas. It provides graduates with a wide range of knowledge, critical reasoning skills, and abilities needed in the contemporary delivery of community services. The curriculum progresses from fundamental subject areas in the first year to slightly more specialised topics in the second, to themes and activities central to Field Work placements. In addition, there are two specialisations in the degree: Child and family protection; and Disability.

Course Structure

A Bachelor of Community Services will have the following course structure:

Semester 1:

COS101 Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology in Community Services
COS102 Introduction to Community Services Systems
COS103 Assessment, Planning, and Coordination
COS104 Introduction to Client-Centred Community Services

Semester 2

COS105 Introduction to Psychology in Community Services
COS106 Cultural Competence and Sensitivity
COS107 Introduction to Counselling
COS108 Ethics and Legal Foundations of Community Services

Semester 3

COS201 Working with Individuals, Groups, and Communities: Theory and Practice
COS202 Understanding Contemporary Policy and Practices
COS203 Researching Community Services and Service User Experiences
COS204 Understanding Mental Illness and Skills for Practice

Semester 4

COS205 Professional Practice (Practice Skills)
COS206 Living with Disability in Contemporary Society
COS207 Person-Centred Practice in Child and Family Protection
COS208 Field Work 1

Semester 5

COS301 Program Design and Evaluation
COS302 Advanced Skills in Assessment, Planning and Coordination
COS303 Designing Family Support Programs
COS304 Positive Behavioural Support in Disability

Semester 6

COS305 Advanced Skills in Advocacy Practice in Disability
COS306 Community Service Organisations and Management
COS307 Advanced Skills in Child and Family Protection
COS308 Field Work 2

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Entry is available to applicants 18 years or older who hold: Successful Completion Of An Australian Senior Certificate Of Education (Year 12) Or Equivalent Within The Last Two Years, With A Minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Of 55, Or Equivalent;OR Successful Completion Of The International Baccalaureate (IB), Including English; OR A Diploma Or Higher From An Australian Higher Education Institution Or An Overseas Equivalent Qualification As Assessed By The Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) – Migration Services, Department Of Training And Workforce Development (DTWD); OR Satisfactory Completion Of At Least Six Months Consecutive Study, Or Equivalent, At Any Australian University Or Other Registered Higher Education Provider (HEP); OR Successful Completion Of A Foundation Studies Program Offered By A Registered TAFE, University, Or Private Provider That Is Accredited As A TAFE Certificate IV Provider Or Accredited As Compliant With The National Standards For Foundation Programs; OR Successful Completion Of A Vocational Educational & Training (VET) Course In The Areas Of Business Or Commerce, Management Or Leadership To Diploma Or Advanced Diploma Level; OR Students With Work And Life Experience Not Meeting The Formal Academic Requirements Or Students Who Successfully Completed The Australian Senior Certificate Of Education (Year 12) Or Equivalent At The Required Level More Than Two Years Ago May Be Admitted To A Course If They Have Relevant Work Experience And/Or Other Acceptable Qualifications. Applicants will be able to apply for Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) on a case by case basis to determine their suitability and readiness for articulation into the Stanley College BBus. Applicants with insufficient preparation to commence the BBus course at Stanley College will be provided with information on other institutions that offer bridging courses or foundation studies. They will be encouraged to re-apply upon successful completion of a qualification that satisfies the College’s entry requirements.
Minimum Age to Apply	18 years or older

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Entry is available to applicants 18 years or older who hold:

Successful Completion Of An Australian Senior Certificate Of Education (Year 12) Or Equivalent Within The Last Two Years, With A Minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Of 55, Or Equivalent;OR

Successful Completion Of The International Baccalaureate (IB), Including English; OR

A Diploma Or Higher From An Australian Higher Education Institution Or An Overseas Equivalent Qualification As Assessed By The Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) – Migration Services, Department Of Training And Workforce Development (DTWD); OR

Satisfactory Completion Of At Least Six Months Consecutive Study, Or Equivalent, At Any Australian University Or Other Registered Higher Education Provider (HEP); OR

Successful Completion Of A Foundation Studies Program Offered By A Registered TAFE, University, Or Private Provider That Is Accredited As A TAFE Certificate IV Provider Or Accredited As Compliant With The National Standards For Foundation Programs; OR

Successful Completion Of A Vocational Educational & Training (VET) Course In The Areas Of Business Or Commerce, Management Or Leadership To Diploma Or Advanced Diploma Level; OR

Students With Work And Life Experience Not Meeting The Formal Academic Requirements Or Students Who Successfully Completed The Australian Senior Certificate Of Education (Year 12) Or Equivalent At The Required Level More Than Two Years Ago May Be Admitted To A Course If They Have Relevant Work Experience And/Or Other Acceptable Qualifications.

Applicants will be able to apply for Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) on a case by case basis to determine their suitability and readiness for articulation into the Stanley College BBus. Applicants with insufficient preparation to commence the BBus course at Stanley College will be provided with information on other institutions that offer bridging courses or foundation studies. They will be encouraged to re-apply upon successful completion of a qualification that satisfies the College’s entry requirements.

Minimum Age to Apply

18 years or older

Language Requirement
English Language Requirements	Satisfactory English Language Proficiency Demonstrated By Either: An English Pass Level In An Australian Senior Certificate Of Education (Year 12) Or Equivalent; OR Attainment Of A Specified Level Of Achievement In A Recognised English Language Test, Such As IELTS (Or Equivalent) At A Score Of At Least 6.0 (With No Individual Band Score Less Than 5.5);OR TOEFL Internet: Overall Score Of 60-78. Section Score No Less Than: Listening: 12; Speaking: 18; Reading: 13; Writing: 21; OR Pearson Test Of English (PTE): Overall Score Of 50-57 (No Section Score Less Than 50); OR University Of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE): Total Score Of 169; OR Evidence Of Satisfactory Completion Of An Accredited Tertiary Award In English.

Language Requirement

English Language Requirements

Satisfactory English Language Proficiency Demonstrated By Either:

An English Pass Level In An Australian Senior Certificate Of Education (Year 12) Or Equivalent; OR

Attainment Of A Specified Level Of Achievement In A Recognised English Language Test, Such As IELTS (Or Equivalent) At A Score Of At Least 6.0 (With No Individual Band Score Less Than 5.5);OR

TOEFL Internet: Overall Score Of 60-78. Section Score No Less Than: Listening: 12; Speaking: 18; Reading: 13; Writing: 21; OR

Pearson Test Of English (PTE): Overall Score Of 50-57 (No Section Score Less Than 50); OR

University Of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE): Total Score Of 169; OR

Evidence Of Satisfactory Completion Of An Accredited Tertiary Award In English.

Career Opportunities

Expected graduate employment opportunities

Disability officer
Community leisure officer
Welfare officer
Case coordinator
Child welfare worker
Family caseworker
Caseworker
Community development officer
Family services worker
Case management officer
Case manager
Child protection worker
Community development worker

Internship or Work Placement

The Bachelor of Community Services degree offered by Stanley College is designed with the practical education approach in mind. To that end, it aims to enhance your employability skills. A key component of the degree is internships. You will get an opportunity to work within an organisation to gain hands-on experience while giving you an insight into your future.