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Box Hill Institute
Box Hill Campus - Elgar
465 Elgar Road
Melbourne Victoria 3128
Australia
Box Hill Campus - Elgar
465 Elgar Road
Melbourne Victoria 3128
Australia
Course details
CRICOS course code: 093809M
Level of study: Career Based/Vocational
Summary
Enrol in our community services course and develop the knowledge and skills to work with individuals, families, social groups or larger communities to support activities, information and referrals for people in need of assistance in our communities.
If you aspire to operate at an advanced skill level or have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers, this community services course is for you. You’ll be ready to work as a community services professional in a range of service delivery roles including direct client work, community education or community development projects. You’ll understand how to provide support to people in need of assistance and how to link clients to appropriate services and government departments.
You'll study subjects including:
- counselling
- case management
- mental health
- family violence prevention and intervention
- drug and alcohol rehabilitation
- legal and ethical compliance
- diversity and communication
- dual diagnosis
- workplace critical incident debriefing
Pathways & Accreditation
This course has a guaranteed pathway into the Bachelor of Community Services at Box Hill Institute (direct entry into second year).
Completion of this course will also enable you to negotiate up to 8 credit points (equivalent of one year full-time study) of credit for the following programs at Deakin University:
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Psychology with Honours
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5
Career Outcomes
This course will provide a variety of employment opportunities in roles such as being a:
- community services worker
- early intervention worker
- group facilitator
- youth officer
- support facilitator
- caseworker
Employment opportunities exist in a wide range of community services organisations.
Course Structure
Delivered over 18 months within 3 teaching semesters.
To be assessed as competent in this qualification, you are required to undertake 400 hours supervised work placement in a relevant community service delivery setting, involving, for example, direct client work or community education or development. The 400 hours must be split across two different workplace roles.
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| Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
|
14,770 Per Year
Read moreService and Amenities fee - 155; Annual Material Fees: 60 |
13 Jul 2020 |
Full time
Read more18 months (3 days per week for classes) |
Box Hill Institute Box Hill Campus - Elgar 465 Elgar Road Melbourne Victoria 3128 Australia |
|
14,770 Per Year
Read moreService and Amenities fee - 155; Annual Material Fees: 60 |
13 Jul 2020 |
Full time
Read more18 months (3 days per week for classes) |
Lilydale Lakeside Campus Jarlo Drive Melbourne Victoria 3140 Australia |
Entry criteria
International students must have:
- successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or international equivalent with a pass, or
- a relevant Certificate IV in Youth Work or Community Services level qualification, and/or
- significant relevant industry experience to be deemed capable to successfully complete the course.
Working with Children Checks and Police Record Checks are a requirement for industry work placement.
PLEASE NOTE: Box Hill Institute only accept enrolments from international students who are 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement.
English Language Requirements
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic) with no band less than 5.0; A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based; Pearson Test (PTE): 46 (with no communicative skill score less than 42); Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 162-168; Occupational English Test: Minimum score of D in each of the four components.