Our Diploma of Community Services is a comprehensive program meticulously crafted to provide you with the essential theoretical and practical knowledge for roles in community services, case management, and social housing.

This carefully designed course empowers you with skills that are versatile and applicable across diverse settings. From the delivery and management of person-centred services to addressing the complexities of community services, our curriculum ensures a holistic skill development experience.

Throughout the program, you will immerse yourself in a wide range of topics, including effective communication with diverse individuals and organisations, reflective practice, program planning and development, active participation in group work, and a thorough exploration of case management fundamentals. The emphasis on real-world application allows you to gain confidence and competence through hands-on exercises, simulations, and case studies.

Benefit from the expertise of experienced instructors—seasoned professionals and educators who bring extensive experience in community services to the classroom.

This course not only provides valuable networking opportunities with fellow students, alumni, and industry professionals but also sets you on a path toward various fulfilling career opportunities. Upon completion, you will be well-equipped for roles in community services, case management, and social housing, ready to make meaningful contributions to individuals, groups, and communities.

Explore further and download our course brochure to learn more on a career in community services.

This course involves a combination of various learning activities such as: case studies, project assessments, research work, knowledge assessment and computer aided design. By completing this course you will gain skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Case management supervision
• Manage complex community services cases
• Establish counselling relationships
• Impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
• Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
• Develop workplace communication strategies
• Develop community engagement strategies
• Manage people performance
• Manage work health and safety
• Develop community service programs

Admission Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must hold a current Approved visa for study in Australia (at the time of course commencement)
• Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification* (Department of Home Affairs may require country-specific higher education requirement for approved visa for study in Australia application assessment).
• Are required to provide evidence of any one of the following tests of upper intermediate proficiency in English: (see exemptions below)

*South Sydney College (SSC) is not offering VET student loans or other government-funded financial support.

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