Diploma of Community Services

Helping the most disadvantaged Australians is a difficult task and one that not everyone is suited for. But if you have a caring nature and are drawn to supporting those who really need it, a Diploma of Community Services may be the perfect move for you.

The Diploma of Community Services covers roles that include service delivery directly to clients, or to community development or education projects. Individuals who possess this qualification are often responsible for the supervision of volunteers and other staff.

You will need to provide a range of evidence to assist your assessor to make an informed decision about your competence and previous community services experience. The types of evidence you may be asked to provide can include:

• Résumé
• Letter of Employment
• Current employment contracts
• Letters of reference from licensed tradesmen you have worked with.
• Videos or photos of your work.
• Evidence of overseas qualifications.
• Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
• Apprenticeship papers.

Once you are qualified with a Diploma of Community Services there is a range of new roles available to you. Possible roles include:

• Assessor
• Family support worker
• Case coordinator
• Group facilitator / coordinator
• Case worker or manager
• Pastoral care counsellor
• Client service assessor
• Pastoral care manager
• Community services worker
• Program coordinator or manager
• Community worker
• Senior youth officer / chaplain
• Coordinator
• Social welfare worker
• Coordinator family services
• Support facilitator
• Early intervention worker
• Welfare worker
   

• You can be certified anywhere in Australia with a nationally recognised qualification
• Have your certification within four weeks of evidence being received
• Gain accreditation from a reputable Registered Training Organisation
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• Spectrum Organization (RTO: 2441)
• Australian Institue of Business and Technology (RTO: 41138)
• Frontier Training and Technology (RTO: 21244)
• Distance Colleges Australia (RTO: 31486)