Diploma of Community Welfare Work

Comments about Diploma of Community Welfare Work - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• Objectives
  Workers completing this course are usually invovled 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. They are also required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services.
• Entry requirements
  Student maturity is vital given course content and subsequent employment options. Completion of the equivalent of one year full time paid or unpaid work in the human services field is also essential, as well as successful completion of Year 12 or its equivalent and/or a demonstrated ability to work at a Year 12 level. Other Entry Requirements All applicants must attend an information session where an application form will be available. Should eligibility requirements be met, selection will be based on a group interview.
• Academic title
  Diploma of Community Welfare Work
• Course description
  Key Study Areas      
  
  The course structure is designed to ensure a balance between theory and practice. Students will undertake subjects relating to:
  
      * Communication skills
      * Sociology
      * Psychology
      * Case management
      * Politics
      * Community development
      * Law
      * Networking
      * Research
      * Organisational management
      * Counselling skills
  
  Where     • Bendigo (City Campus)
  
  Duration Options
  
  This diploma is a three year, part time course.
  
  Selection Process    
  • Group Interview
  • Skills Test
  
  Employment Opportunities     
  
  On successfully completing this diploma course you will be eligible for employment in a variety of occupations including: welfare officer, community worker, family counsellor, foster care worker, volunteer coordinator and housing worker.
  
  Further Study Options     
  
  Further studies are available at both TAFE and university levels. At university, a degree in Social Work may be undertaken.
  
  Assessment    
  
  You will be assessed as part of this course.
  
  Packaging Rules     
  
  19 units must be selected for this qualification including:
  
      * 15 compulsory units
      * 4 elective units
  
  Recognition of Prior Learning    
  
  Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.

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