Program Overview

Diploma of Community Services

Overview

Qualification Awarded

CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

Duration of the Course (Week(s))

104 Weeks

Study Mode

On Campus

Course Structure

20 Units

AQF LEVEL

Level 5

How the Course is Delivered

20 hours per week for 80 weeks. 400 hours of work placement Additionally, students are expected at least 10 hours of individual study per week not limited to research, learning activities and assessment activities utilising the facilities and resources available at AITT

Age Requirement

AITT has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course.

Academic Requirements

To gain entry to this course, applicants should have successfully completed home country equivalent qualification to:

• Australian Year 12 or higher for entry to Diploma and Advanced Diploma level course

English Requirements

All International Students applying for courses at AITT must have a minimum English Language proficiency level of one of the below:

• IELTS overall band of 5.5 or equivalent
• TOEFL iBT test score band of 46 equivalent or above
• PTE Academic band score 42 equivalent or above
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) test score band of 162 equivalent or above
• OET score band Pass equivalent or above
• Successful completion of Senior Secondary certificate of education in Australia conducted in medium of English
• Completion of a full time Certificate IV level course or above in Australia
• English as the first language
• Satisfactory completion of the EAL course or ELICOS course at the appropriate level
• Any other form of assessment or test that satisfies the Institution

Teaching Methods

Teaching is conducted in the classroom. The delivery will include face to face teaching, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised practical sessions.

Assessments

Assessments comprise of questions, case study/projects, observation, placements/ log book, journals, and reflective reports.

Work Placement

AITT will be organising the Work Placement after consultations and formal agreements with individual students and relevant organisations. It is the responsibility of the student to attend the allocated Work Placement.

Career Outcomes (As a Welfare Support Worker)

Weekly Pay

$1,084

Employment Size

46,700 workers

Future Growth

Strong

Skill Level Rating

High Skill

Full-Time Share

67.6%

Average Full-Time

35.7 hours

Average Age

42 years

Gender Share

67.3% Female