TasTAFE
52 weeks
Gain advanced skills in community services delivery, case management, and program coordination. This diploma prepares you for professional roles supporting diverse communities across schools, hospitals, government agencies, and non-profit organisations.
Applicants must be at least 16 years old (18 for international students) and meet academic requirements: completion of Year 12 with Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, OR a Level 4+ qualification in the Australian Qualifications Framework delivered in English, OR successful completion of approved language, literacy and numeracy assessment at ACSF Exit Level 3 or above. A Working with Vulnerable People registration and National Police Check are mandatory. International students must achieve IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.0, or equivalency.
Core units include: Assess co-existing needs, Develop and implement service programs, Recognise and respond to crisis situations, Facilitate and review case management, Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services, Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence, Work with diverse people, Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, Manage legal and ethical compliance, Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes, Reflect on and improve own professional practice, and Maintain work health and safety. Elective units cover personal health and wellbeing, advocacy services, community projects, workplace communication, mental health support, trauma-informed care, and collaborative partnerships.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education provider with extensive industry connections and community partnerships. The institution offers comprehensive student support services, recognition of prior learning, and flexible study options. Teachers negotiate work placements with local community organisations, ensuring practical, relevant experience. TasTAFE's commitment to accessibility and student success is demonstrated through disability support, counselling services, and tailored learning pathways.
Graduates can pursue careers as Community Services Workers, Case Management Supervisors, Child Protection Officers, Community Services Case Managers, Program Coordinators, Social Housing Coordinators, Assistant community services workers, Residential support workers, Welfare support workers, Accommodation support workers, Aboriginal health education officers, Community legal officers, Family support workers, Homelessness intervention officers, Family services coordinators, and Community housing officers. The qualification also provides a pathway to further university study with credit recognition.
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