BCC Institute
Diploma of Community Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management.
Workers support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social well being and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. They may also undertake case management and program coordination.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Delivery mode
BCC Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
200 hours- Level 1, 457 Chapel Rd, Bankstown
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) course pre-assessment test
- Be 18 years of age or over
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Before commencement of work placement, students are required to:
- Provide a Working with Children Check
- Provide a Police Clearance Check
- Have a reasonable level of fitness to cope with standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching
- Be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately to personal needs
- NDIS Online Module
- NB. BCC Institute highly recommends students complete the immunisation process before practical placements commence as some facilities will not provide placement to students with out immunisation
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- Tuition Fee: $13,600
- Materials Fee: $300
- Total Course Fees: $13,900
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Community Services will prepare you for the following roles.
Case Manager
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Case Worker
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Family Support Worker
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Community Development Officer
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Program Coordinator
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Client Services Officer
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Crisis Support Worker
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