Diploma of Community Welfare Work CHC50702

Gold Coast

 Course Duration
2 years (full time)

 
The Diploma of Community Welfare Work has been specifically designed to prepare you for careers in this exciting industry. You will graduate with a strong understanding of the skills required to enter this growth industry.

There are many advantages with studying at The Australian International College of Art  (AICA), including:

• Personalised attention
• Flexibility & fast-tracking
• Teaching excellence & innovation
• Reputation
• Workplace relevance
• International perspective
• Lifestyle

At AICA you will gain practical, hands on experience in the workplace as well as in the classroom.

The Diploma of Community Welfare Work course consists of two years study with a 400 work placement consisting of 2 placements in different community areas of 200 hours each.

CAREER OUTCOMES:

The Diploma of Community Welfare Work will equip graduates with comprehensive skills and knowledge to work as a professional welfare worker in the community services industry.

The Diploma of Community Welfare Work comprises theory and practice work. The course covers case, group and community development work.

Diploma of Community Welfare Work graduates will be equipped for employment in many areas across a diverse industry. Industry areas include, youth, mental health, families, children, case managers, disabilities, crisis care and employment services in roles such as, Advocacy and Representation, Community Development, Networking, Research, Counselling, Group work and Case management.

The community welfare sector provides graduates with a wide variety of career opportunities. The course has national accreditation, which is recognised throughout Australia. 

Opportunities for further study exist for graduates who may be eligible for credits in other specialist Certificate IV and degree courses. Students can negotiate these with the relevant institutes.

COURSE OUTLINE – 

CORE UNITS (Compulsory)

CHCADMIN4B Manage the organisation finances, accounts and resources.

CHCCD15B Develop and implement a community development strategy

CHCCM3B Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of the case management

CHCCOM4B Develop, implement and promote effective communication techniques

CHCCS402A Respond holistically to client issues

CHCCW13B 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

CHCAD4A Provide advocacy representation

ELECTIVE UNITS (Complete 4 units)

CHCCSL602A Facilitate the counselling relationship

CHCCSL603A Provide support for clients implementing a course of action

CHCCD5C Develop community resources

CHCCSL604B Reflect and improve upon counselling skills