This program is designed to prepare students to work at a professional level in the human services industry, in such areas as community organisations, traditional community church organisations, self-help organisations and statutory services. Delivery is onsite classroom with industry fieldwork. Field work/experience is an integral part of the training. Workers in this role are usually also involved in service delivery, either direct client work and/or health promotion and community development projects.

Workers at this level operate at an advanced skill level and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers.

Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services.

Applicants for the Diploma of Community Welfare Work are advised that in the first year they will complete the Certificate IV in Community Services Work. This will provide sufficient knowledge and experience to complete the requirements for the Diploma in the second year of the program. In addition students will receive an additional Statement of Attainment in Working in a Cross-cultural Context with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People & Organisations.

Applicants with considerable experience (over 5 years) and evidence of further training are encouraged to consider applying for direct entry into the Diploma year through RPL of Certificate IV Level Training.

Entry Requirements