The Diploma of Community Services reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in managing, coordinating and/or delivering person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. You will develop the skills to work with a wide range of clients including children and young people, families, older people and clients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and will assist them through a range of social and personal issues including family support, homelessness, domestic violence and drug and alcohol issues.
This qualification comprises of 16 units of competency (subjects):
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Minimum Age to Apply | International students must be of 18 years of age or older at the time of application. |
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IELTS Score (Minimum) | Evidence of an IELTS score of 5.5 or above, or it's equivalent must be shown. |
It is a requirement that students complete 100 hours of work placement (to be satisfactorily signed off by your Work Supervisor and your Alana Kaye Assessor).
In addition, the work placement must be completed in a community service organisation that is within 50 kms of an Alana Kaye College campus. This work placement will be completed at different times throughout your course of study.
You must have a police check and have completed First Aid before commencing work placement (we will assist you to apply for this upon arrival in Australia).