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