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Community Welfare Work (Diploma)
This course provides the students with the skills and knowledge to manage the service delivery of community organisations. Students learn skills in consultation, community program development, group work, advocacy, case management, policy and research. As part of the qualification students undertake a supervised work placement.
Summary
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| 2 years of full-time study | |||
| In Perth - Mt Lawley, Joondalup, Fremantle and Midland. In Regional W.A. - Albany & Geraldton | |||
| Central, Swan, Challenger, West Coast, Great Southern, Central West | |||
| Feb and July (except Mt Lawley & Albany which have Feb intakes only) | |||
| A current Senior First Aid Certificate is required before undertaking supervised work placement. Students can complete a senior first aid course on campus. A Federal Police Clearance is required prior to work placement and employment in most community services agencies.* | |||
| The First Aid certificate costs around A$100 | |||
| These courses include a significant workplace component* | |||
Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)
- Diploma of Community Welfare Work
General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites
To enter this Diploma students must complete any Certificate IV in Community Services (except Childrens Services)
Special Requirements
> A current Senior First Aid Certificate is required before undertaking supervised work placement. Students can complete a senior first aid course on campus - which must be finished in the first 6 weeks.
> A Federal Police Clearance is required prior to work placement and employment in most community services agencies.
Further details on these requirements will be provided at the College when you start.
What You'll Learn in this Course
This qualification provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to manage the service delivery of community service organisations. Students learn skills in consultation, community program development, group work, advocacy, case management, policy, and research. They also learn skills in the management of finances, work safety, and the work environment. They undertake projects that involve working as part of a team and with the community.
Work Experience, Activities & Events
As part of this course students will undertake a supervised or simulated work placement where they are able to apply the skills and knowledge learnt.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of this course can gain employment as a community worker, case worker/coordinator or welfare worker.
Further Study & University Options
Successful completion of this course may allow students to continue further studies at university in related subjects. Please contact your specific university of interest for more details on entry.
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