TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Community Services Work - Diploma

Please replace this with appropriate alternate text This diploma of community services is for those who do case work, deliver support, health and other services and conduct community education and development projects. Enrol in this community services course to further your skills in community development, case management, assessment and referral, advocacy, counselling, group work, psychology and sociology. You'll also learn management skills for the responsibility and supervision of other staff and volunteers. After completing this community services training, you will gain advanced standing in a number of units of competency in Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications and may be eligible for advanced standing in university qualifications. Careers in community services leading from this study may include assessor, case coordinator, case worker/manager, community services worker, family or group support worker, program coordinator, manager, social welfare worker or welfare worker.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

Hunter TAFE offers community services courses at three campuses. Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. Select your preferred campus from the list below for details.

Glendale

Address:
Frederick Street Glendale NSW 2285
Postal Address:
PO Box 138 Cardiff NSW 2285
Tel:
02 4979 1600
Fax:
02 4979 1666

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
18hrs/Week
36 Weeks		 Local Campus Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

The Diploma course at Glendale will be delivered 3 days per week. This will involve classes, self directed learning and small group work sessions. Details will be provided at the information session. Flexible delivery options may be available for full time workers in the community services sector which could include work based learning or recognition of prior learning and gap training.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Glendale campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 18hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

The Diploma course at Glendale will be delivered 3 days per week. This will involve classes, self directed learning and small group work sessions. Details will be provided at the information session. Flexible delivery options may be available for full time workers in the community services sector which could include work based learning or recognition of prior learning and gap training.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Hamilton

Address:
91 Parry Street Newcastle West NSW 2302
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 29 Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel:
02 4969 9411
Fax:
02 4969 9422

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
18hrs/Week
36 Weeks		 Local Campus Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am to 3:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

There will be a compulsory Orientation Session on Tuesday 7th February in C Block Hamilton Campus. Following this session, individual interviews may be arranged with Course Coordinator to discuss individual learning pathways. (Interviews will take place during that week before classes commence on 14 Feb.) This course incorporates class and practical application. Flexible delivery options could include: work-based learning (for full time workers in the community services sector and recognitio

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 1
2012		 Flexible
15hrs/Week
54 Weeks		 Local Campus Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 9:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

NOTE: Days and times may vary for this course . This course includes 3 nights face to face delivery, plus 3 hours of self paced online, work based and self-directed learning.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Hamilton campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 18hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am to 3:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

There will be a compulsory Orientation Session on Tuesday 7th February in C Block Hamilton Campus. Following this session, individual interviews may be arranged with Course Coordinator to discuss individual learning pathways. (Interviews will take place during that week before classes commence on 14 Feb.) This course incorporates class and practical application. Flexible delivery options could include: work-based learning (for full time workers in the community services sector and recognitio

Further delivery information is available on this course
Hamilton campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Flexible, 15hrs/Week, 54 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 9:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

NOTE: Days and times may vary for this course . This course includes 3 nights face to face delivery, plus 3 hours of self paced online, work based and self-directed learning.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Ourimbah

Address:
Brush Road Ourimbah NSW 2258
Postal Address:
PO Box 127 Ourimbah NSW 2258
Tel:
02 4348 4000 or 02 4348 4030
Fax:
02 4348 4035

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
20hrs/Week
36 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30pm to 9:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Local Entry Requirements

Students applying for the Diploma are required to have completed a Certificate IV in Community Services or Certificate IV Mental Health,or Certificate IV Youth Work, or Certificate IV Alcohol and Other Drugs or equivalent.

Delivery Information

Students will attend 3 nights per week , proposed timetable nights may be subject to change. Flexible delivery options may be available to workers in the Community Services industry. Flexible delivery includes individual programs which can include RPL, assessment only pathways, work based assessment pathways

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
20hrs/Week
36 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Local Entry Requirements

Students applying for the Diploma are required to have completed a Certificate IV in Community Services or Certificate IV Mental Health, or Certificate IV Youth Work, or Certificate IV Alcohol and Other Drugs or equivalent.

Delivery Information

Students will attend 3 days per week , proposed timetabled days may be subject to change. Flexible delivery options may be available to workers in the Community Services industry. Flexible delivery includes individual programs which can include RPL, assessment only pathways, work based assessment.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Ourimbah campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 20hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

Students applying for the Diploma are required to have completed a Certificate IV in Community Services or Certificate IV Mental Health,or Certificate IV Youth Work, or Certificate IV Alcohol and Other Drugs or equivalent.

Delivery Information

Students will attend 3 nights per week , proposed timetable nights may be subject to change. Flexible delivery options may be available to workers in the Community Services industry. Flexible delivery includes individual programs which can include RPL, assessment only pathways, work based assessment pathways

Further delivery information is available on this course
Ourimbah campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 20hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

Students applying for the Diploma are required to have completed a Certificate IV in Community Services or Certificate IV Mental Health, or Certificate IV Youth Work, or Certificate IV Alcohol and Other Drugs or equivalent.

Delivery Information

Students will attend 3 days per week , proposed timetabled days may be subject to change. Flexible delivery options may be available to workers in the Community Services industry. Flexible delivery includes individual programs which can include RPL, assessment only pathways, work based assessment.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes

Course Number: 18702
National Code: CHC50608
Training Package: CHC08
Community Services

How To Enrol

To enrol in this course you need to attend an information/enrolment session. Enrolment details may vary from campus to campus. Click on the campus you are interested in to find out the date, time and location of the session you need to attend.

Entry Requirements

To gain entry into this qualification a learner must: 1. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following compulsory units of competency from CHC40708 Certificate IV in Community Services Work: - CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector - HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers OR 2. Have sufficient relevant experience and knowledge of community work and/or community services to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving: - The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills - A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required and including work with culturally diverse clients and co-workers - The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us

You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).