Gain skills, knowledge and understanding to work in the community welfare sector in service delivery to clients. Learn to deliver services, provide programs and develop projects for people in a range of community-based settings.

Careers in community services/welfare work are demanding but rewarding, and our study programs are designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of the community.

Information sessions are being held throughout May and June regarding mid year intake into the course. All interested students are encouraged to attend.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Health and Community Services
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, On-line Flexible, Industry, Working in the Workplace and E-learning
• Course code:
  CHC50608
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• community welfare worker
• community worker
• case manager
• community services worker
• program co-ordinator
• co-ordinator
• case worker
• support facilitator
• family support worker
• welfare worker
• senior youth officer/chaplain

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Students will develop skills required to deliver services, provide programs and develop projects for people in a range of community based settings. Programs are designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of the community.

Core Units

• Develop, Implement and Promote Effective Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  CHCCOM504A

• Analyse Impacts of Sociological Factors on Clients in Community Work and Services

  Unit code

  CHCLD514A

• Implement Community Development Strategies

  Unit code

  CHCCD514A

• Confirm Client Developmental Status

  Unit code

  CHCLD415A

• Conduct Complex Assessment and Referral

  Unit code

  CHCCS500A

• Work Within a Structured Counselling Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCSL501A

• Develop, Facilitate and Monitor All Aspects of Case Management

  Unit code

  CHCCM503C

• Work Intensively With Clients

  Unit code

  CHCCW503A

• Plan and Conduct Group Activities

  Unit code

  CHCGROUP403D

• Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice

  Unit code

  CHCORG428A

• Contribute to OHS Processes

  Unit code

  HLTOHS300B

• Provide Systems Advocacy Services

  Unit code

  CHCAD603A

• Maintain Legal and Ethical Work Practices

  Unit code

  CHCCS502B

• Address Complex Legal and Ethical Issues in Professional Practice

  Unit code

  CHCCS522A

• Work Within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCS400A

Electives

• Prepare for Tertiary Research and Study

  Unit code

  VBP714

• Undertake Research Activities

  Unit code

  CHCPOL403B

• Facilitate the Counselling Relationship

  Unit code

  CHCCSL503A

• Work Within Organisation and Government Structures to Enable Community Development Outcomes

  Unit code

  CHCCD516A

• Undertake Community Sector Work Within Own Community

  Unit code

  CHCCS421A

• Develop Community Resources

  Unit code

  CHCCD505D

• Coordinate the Work Environment

  Unit code

  CHCORG506D

• Manage the Finances, Accounts and Resources of an Organisation

  Unit code

  CHCADMIN604A

• Support Community Leadership

  Unit code

  CHCCD509C

• Develop and Implement Policy

  Unit code

  CHCPOL504B

• Assess Needs of Clients With Alcohol and / or Other Drugs Issues

  Unit code

  CHCAOD408A

• Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk

  Unit code

  CHCCHILD401A

• Work Effectively With Young People

  Unit code

  CHCYTH301E

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301C

• Support Clients in Decision-Making Processes

  Unit code

  CHCCSL507A

• Advocate for Clients

  Unit code

  CHCAD401D

• Support Community Participation and Inclusion

  Unit code

  CHCDIS322A

• Reflect and Improve Upon Counselling Skills

  Unit code

  CHCCSL509A

To achieve this qualification a total of 18 units must completed including 11 core units and 7 elective units.

A wide range of elective units are available to address workplace requirements at this level or higher in the Community Services / Health Training Packages and other relevant national endorsed Training Packages approved by the School of Community Services.

• TAFE: Not Applicable
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
• International: IELTS 5.5
• Mature: Direct or VTAC entry