Diploma of Community Welfare Work - Frankston - Victoria - Chisholm Institute of TAFE Frankston Campus - I1407

This course provides participants with the knowledge, skills and values to work as social welfare workers.

Mature age entry and industry understanding; Applicants with appropriate work or life experience or the equivalent of two years' experience in the community services industry (paid or unpaid); or one year for part time applicants; Community Welfare

Diploma of Community Welfare Work

Course Outline
This course provides participants with the knowledge, skills and values to work as social welfare workers.

Campuses
Dandenong, Frankston

Course Duration and Commencement Dates
Dandenong campus Full-time 2 years commencing late January
Part-time 3 - 4 years commencing late January
Frankston campus Full-time 2 years commencing late January
Part-time 3 - 4 years commencing late January

Entrance Requirements
• Mature Age Entry and industry understanding;
• Applicants with appropriate work or life experience or the equivalent of two years’ experience in the community services industry (paid or unpaid); or one year for part time applicants;
• Applicants with a strong understanding of community services provision and practices may be given special consideration.

Special Requirements
Selection will depend upon:-
• Applicant's maturity;
• Group and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to think analytically and an understanding of the welfare industry.

Application Procedure
Dandenong campus, Apply direct to Chisholm Institute
Frankston campus, Apply direct to Chisholm Institute
Selection Criteria
A selection process is conducted prior to course entry. Applicants will be required to:-
• Attend a compulsory Information Session
• Attend a group interview /written exercise

Recognition of Prior Qualification and Experience
Where applicants can show evidence of prior qualification or experience in a related field, they may apply for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) or Credit Transfer consideration.

Study Areas
• Casework;
• Group Work;
• Psychology;
• Sociology;
• Welfare Practice;
• Community Development;
• Counselling;
• Research;
• Social Policy;
• Practical Strategies;
• Organisations and Change.

Electives may include:-
• Family Violence;
• Youth Issues;
• Multiculturalism;
• Environmentalism
NB: Students undertake field placements in a Community Services agency or group in order to gain practical experience. Teaching staff will assist in obtaining appropriate placements

Employment Opportunities
A wide range of employment opportunities develop from this course some of which are:
• Welfare Worker
• Social Welfare Worker
• Case Worker
• Child Protection Worker
• Youth Worker
• Migrant Resource Worker
• Women’s Refuge Worker
• Community Capacity Building Worker
• Community Health Worker
• Family Support Worker
• Juvenile Justice Officer
• Community House Coordinator
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Domestic Violence Outreach Worker
• Youth Support Worker
• Case Manager
• Child and Family Worker

Further Study
University degree courses in Social Welfare, Social Work, Human Services and Community Development.