Diploma of Community Welfare Work

Course Code : CHC50702                                                     CRICOS Code : 065284A

Course Description :

This course aims to provide you with values, attitudes, knowledge and skills to perform as qualified welfare and community worker.

Welfare and Community Workers assist individuals, families and groups with social, emotional and financial difficulties to improve quality of life by undertaking a broad range of employment roles within government departments, local councils, hospitals, non-government welfare agencies and in some industries.

Job Prospects and Pathway Programs :

On successful completion of Diploma of Community Welfare Work you will be able to seek employment as:

• Welfare Worker
• Community Worker
• Community Development Worker
• Local Area Co-ordinator
• Support Facilitator

Graduates with the diploma qualification can apply for entry into a Bachelor of Social Work within an Australian University and are also eligible for exemptions in their bachelor degree program.

Entry Requirements :

• Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent, and
• IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 530

 Course duration :

Course Duration: 104 weeks

This course is conducted over a period of two academic years of full time study and consists of a minimum of 20 teacher contact hours per week.

Credit Transfer/ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) :

You may be eligible for an exemption or credit transfer if you are able to demonstrate that you have achieved the level of skills and knowledge equivalent to the unit of competency in a course at another institute or through work experience. This is confirmed with the College at the time of enrolment.

 Work Experience :

This course incorporates a practical placement component of 400 hours of experience within the sectors as mentioned by AIWCW (Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers Inc.).  The AIWCW is the professional body for welfare and community workers in Australia, representing the interests of welfare and community workers. CIIS has strong ties with diverse community organisations within Western Australia and is dedicated to arrange practical work experience for all students.

Course Fees :

Enrolment Fees (non refundable): AUD $200

Course Fee:                               AUD $20, 800

How to Apply :

For further information on how to apply and download an application form please visit www.ciis.edu.au. Also note that all relevant documents, such as your academic transcripts, IELTS result, and passport must be submitted with your application.

Access and Equity :

College of Innovation and Industry Skills is committed to access and equity. This in practice means that college staffs are required to provide equal opportunity in all courses and activities, precluding discrimination on the basis of race, religion, political affiliation, age, sex or physical/intellectual disability.