Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre
11/2 years On campus with some online
This course provides students with the high-level skills needed for a role with a community organisation. Learners will gain high-level communication skills, and the ability to develop strategies to work with at-risk groups within the community. Learners will also gain valuable research skills and be taught how to work within legal and ethical frameworks.
TAFE Queensland
In addition to the standard diploma eligibility requirements for a fee subsidy, students must also be an existing worker in the community services and health industry, which includes parents and unpaid carers of NDIS participants. Applicants offered a place in this course who are not eligible for a subsidised enrolment will pay full fee. VET Student Loans and payment plans may be available to eligible applicants, refer to tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/index.html for information.
The Diploma of Community Services can be combined with other programs as listed below to attain the awards of Diploma of Community Services from TAFE Queensland and the relevant degree from the university. Students undertake initial study at TAFE Queensland and complete the degree at the relevant university. Duration, location, mode of study, semester intake, electives and specialisations may vary. All mandatory university admission and English language requirements must be met before university enrolment is finalised. For more information contact the relevant university. Note: TAFE Queensland students making transition to the degree may need to wait six months to start with the semester one university intake.
To apply for a combined diploma/degree, applicants must select the Diploma of Community Services for the relevant TAFE Queensland location on their application and nominate their preferred degree/university (one only). Applicants can list the stand alone diplomas or the combined program but not both. Listing more than one is not needed because they have the same eligibility and ATAR/rank requirements.
D Community Services/B Human Services
511342 Mooloolaba – Online/Griffith University (1OS & 2.5F or 5P)
511342 Mooloolaba – Online/QUT (1OS & 2.5-3F)
520346 Online/Griffith University (1.5OV & 2.5F or 5P)
520346 Online/QUT (1.5OV & 2.5-3F)
555342 South Bank/Griffith University (1CO & 2.5F or 5P)
555342 South Bank/QUT (1CO & 2.5-3F)
526342 Southport/Griffith University (1OC & 2.5F or 5P)
526342 Southport/QUT (1OC & 2.5-3F)
504342 Springfield/Griffith University (1.5CO & 2.5F or 5P)
504342 Springfield/QUT (1.5CO & 2.5-3F)
D Community Services/B Social Work
511342 Mooloolaba – Online/QUT (1OS & 3.5-4F)
520346 Online/QUT (1.5OV & 3.5-4F)
555342 South Bank/QUT (1CO & 3.5-4F)
526342 Southport/QUT (1OC & 3.5-4F)
504342 Springfield/QUT (1.5CO & 3.5-4F)
You can study this course as a single qualification or choose one of the degree options below when applying and gain direct entry on successful completion of the diploma. Degree options may vary with each diploma start month.
GU – B Human Services
For information regarding TAFE Queensland course fees, VET Student Loans, FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP visit tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/index.html or telephone 1300 308 233. For combined TAFE Queensland/university courses, refer to entry under university for higher education component.
Completion of Year 12 or attained Year 12 leaving age
It is highly recommended that students are aged 18 or older by the course commencement date. Successful applicants should contact the relevant TAFE Queensland campus for Vocational Placement requirements.
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
Contact the institution for information.
Family support worker, case manager, welfare worker, community services worker, social housing coordinator.
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