Diploma of Community Services Study in Australia In Pakistan (Rawalpindi, Peshawar)

Diploma of Community Services Study in Australia

This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.

At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

Course Structure / Units Of Competency

The Diploma of Community Services requires the successful completion of 16 units of competency.

Core Units

Develop and implement service programs
Develop workplace communication strategies
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
Manage and promote diversity
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Manage work health and safety

Elective Units

Assess co-existing needs
Coordinate complex case requirements
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
Provide case management supervision
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
Lead the work team
Manage risk
Provide advocacy and representation services

Minimum education standard

Year 12 or equivalent

Study Pathway and Career Opportunities

After completion of Diploma of Community Services (Case Management), students may wish to undertake Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or a pathway to higher education such as:

Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Human Services

If a qualification is only partly achieved, a Statement of Attainment is issued for successful achievement of a single or multiple unit of competency.

Students who complete this course may gain work as a: