Diploma of Community Welfare Work

Program Summary

Duration: 2 years
Commences: February & July.

Program Overview

If you care for your community why not give something back with a Diploma of Community Welfare Work.

The program prepares participants 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.

The program is comprised of classroom study with industry fieldwork an integral part of the training.

TAFE now has full AIWCW accreditation for our Diploma of Community Welfare Work. This means international students can now be assessed for recognition as a welfare worker for migration to Australia under the skilled migration scheme.

Career opportunities

Occupational names may include:

  • Assessor Early Intervention Co-ordinator
  • Case Co-ordinator Local Area Co-ordinator
  • Case Manager Local Support Co-ordinator
  • Client Service Assessor Program Manager
  • Co-ordinator Family Services Program or Service Co-ordinator
  • Co-ordinator Support Facilitator
  • Welfare Worker Community Worker
  • Social Welfare Worker

About Study

Learning outcomes of this program will enable an individual with this qualification to

  • apply their techncial and other skills to tasks, roles and functions in varied and highly specific contexts
  • use their judgement in planning the selection of appropriate equipment, services, techniques and work organisation for self and others
  • work with others in either a supervised or team managed environment
  • be responsible for the planning and management of the work of others

Assessment

Assessment is undertaken throughout the course both in practical and theory exercises. Assessment is competency based and requires the completion of all projects and assignments written and/or practical as set out within the Unit Study Guides and Workbooks. Written verbal and practical assessments make up the majority of assessments attendance general attitude and your application to your studies are also taken into account.

Program structure

Compulsory:

  • CHCADMIN4B Manage the organisations finances accounts and resources
  • CHCCD15B Develop and implement a community development strategy
  • CHCCOM4B Develop implement and promote effective communication techniques
  • CHCCM3B Develop facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
  • CHCCS402A Respond holistically to client issues
  • CHCCWI3B Work with clients intensively
  • CHCGROUP3C Plan and conduct group activities
  • CHCINF5B Meet statutory and organisational information requirements
  • CHCNET3B Develop new networks
  • CHCOHS401A Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a workplace
  • CHCORG28A Reflect and improve upon professional practice
  • CHCORG6B Co-ordinate the work environment
  • CHCPOL3A Undertake research activities
  • CHCPOL4A Develop and implement policy
  • CHCAD3A Undertake systems advocacy

Please contact info@thisisaustralia.com for more information.

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