Diploma of Community Services

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Course Overview

	

                

                        
Where

Geraldton

                

                        
Duration
                        
2 Semesters (1 Year). Includes the Diploma of Youth Work and Diploma of Counselling.
                

                        
How
Face To Face (Class Room)
Full-Time
 

                        
When
Available Semester 2, 2017

      
  	


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    [tab_title_2] => Careers
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Graduates from this course may have a career as a; Family support worker, Case coordinator, Group facilitator/coordinator, Case worker or manager, Pastoral care counsellor, Client service assessor, Pastoral care manager, Community services worker, Program coordinator or manager, Community worker, Senior youth officer, Coordinator family services, Early intervention worker or a Welfare worker.
Further study opportunities:
University
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    [tab_title_3] => Fees
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Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
Find details of all course costs on our Fees page here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged:

    
Course fees - set by the State Government and are  calculated on the category of enrolment.  Students studying a  certificate course may be eligible for a concession. Concession students  pay 30% of the course fees (not incidental, resource or other fees).
    
Resource fees - covers materials purchased by the  TAFE  which will be consumed or transformed by students in the course of   instruction, such as workshop materials & workbooks.
    
Other fees - charged for goods and services that are provided by the TAFE such as security, name badges and IT infrastructure. 

In addition to these fees, students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment.
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1 Core Units
     

     

     
Unit Title
     
National ID
     
Unit of Study
     
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCDEV002
WG743
Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS007
AVC69
Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCOM003
AVC30
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMGT005
AVB71
Manage and promote diversity
CHCDIV003
AVC07
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCLEG003
AVB80
Manage work health and safety
HLTWHS004
WG741
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRP003
AVB48
2 Group A Case Management Specialisation
     

     

     
Unit Title
     
National ID
     
Unit of Study
     
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCSM005
AVC23
4 Group C Statutory & Forensic Child, Youth & Family Welfare Specialisation
     

     

     
Unit Title
     
National ID
     
Unit of Study
     
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL001
AWB39
5 Other Elective Units
     

     

     
Unit Title
     
National ID
     
Unit of Study
     
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL002
AWB41
Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
CHCCSL003
AWB40
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS019
AVC58
Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSL007
AWB35
6 Imported Electives
     

     

     
Unit Title
     
National ID
     
Unit of Study
     
Support young people to take collective action
CHCYTH008
WG833
Support youth programs
CHCYTH009
WG834

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    [tab_title_5] => International
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Central Regional TAFE is committed to ensuring that all international students have an enjoyable experience studying in Australia. Students are supported by a dedicated Client Services staff who provide personal counselling, course advice, student support and many other services.

Fees, applications and enrolments for International Students are different to those for local students. International students must be enrolled in full time study on campus.

For more information about courses, enrolment and course fees for international students:

TAFE International Western Australia,

Department of Training and Workforce Development - Customer Service Centre

Level 7, 3 Forrest Place, Perth WA 6000

Tel: +61 8 9218 2100

Fax: +61 8 9218 2160

Email: study.eti@det.wa.edu.au

Web: www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au 

 
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    [tab_title_6] => How to Apply
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If this course uses TAFE Admissions, to study full-time in 2017 apply through tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au.

Online and continuous or flexible learning enrolment courses normally have enrolments available ongoing at any time, for help enrolling or for more information:

Call: 1800 672 700 or email: info@crtafe.wa.edu.au

International students please contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au.

For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.

For all other enquiries please call us on 1800 672 700 or email: info@crtafe.wa.edu.au.

Please note: All enrolling students will require a Unique Student Identifier number.

Recognition of Prior Learning validates your existing skills and knowledge. Find out more under Future Students to customise your learning pathways.

Disclaimer
Courses at Central Regional TAFE are delivered subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability may be subject to review and change.
Entrance Requirements

   

    
School Leaver
    
Non-School Leaver
    
AQF
   
  
  
Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent
Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)
Certificate III
  
 

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If you have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification with Central Regional TAFE, you may be able to obtain credits towards a degree at Geraldton Universities Centre (GUC), Charles Sturt University, Central Queensland University and the University of Southern Queensland.
In addition to the arrangements in place with specific Universities, a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification from us will enable you to gain direct entry into related undergraduate degree courses in most Universities throughout Australia. You may also be eligible to gain credits with other Universities on a case-by-case basis.
 
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