University of Tasmania
Minimum 0.5 years, up to 2 years
This course equips aspiring community support workers with essential skills in person-centred care, advocacy, and community engagement. Ideal for school leavers, career changers, or current workers seeking to upskill in Australia's growing community services sector.
Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or equivalent. Applicants with higher education study must have partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher, with at least one unit completed at 100 level or above. VET/TAFE applicants must have completed Certificate III or higher. Applicants without formal qualifications can submit a personal competency statement demonstrating relevant work or life experience.
The course comprises 4 units of 12.5 credit points each: one core unit (Supporting People and Diversity) and three elective units selected from options including Introduction to Community and Social Work Practice, Foundations of Health and Wellbeing, Contemporary Support in Health and Community Services, Health and Community Services in Australia, Quality Systems and Practices in Health and Community Services, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Contemporary Disability Practice, Building Cultural Capability, and Professional Skills in Practice. Learning emphasizes applied, practice-based experiences with authentic scenarios, case studies, and portfolio development.
University of Tasmania offers industry-designed curriculum developed with sector experts and service consumers. The course features practice-based, experiential learning with authentic workplace simulations or real work environments tailored to individual circumstances. The university provides comprehensive support through scholarships, flexible study options, and articulation pathways to advanced diplomas.
Graduates can pursue fulfilling careers in Australia's growing community services sector, projected to grow 19% to 2033. Potential roles include team leaders, coordinators, supervisors, service managers, coaches, service navigators, and community development/engagement officers across voluntary, private, not-for-profit, non-government and government sectors in health and community services.
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