Community Services Course

Community services courses online or face-to-face at Bedford College are for individuals looking to make a positive impact in their communities by delivering, managing and coordinating person-centred services.

Students looking for community services courses (online or in-person) can gain the necessary skills to effectively support individuals, groups and communities as a compassionate community service worker.

Diploma of Community Services
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Qualification

Community Services Courses

CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

12 month duration
Part-time study available for Domestic students
CRICOS Code: 113115E

Modes of delivery

Domestic students:

Online: Students are provided with a training plan that sets out a course structure for students to follow at their own pace
Face-to-face: Students attend college as per the class timetable set out for the course

International students:

Face-to-face: Students attend college as per the class timetable set out for the course

Entry requirements

Domestic students:

Successful completion of Year 10 (or equivalent)
No ATAR is required
Applicants undertake a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment for the College to determine the level of assistance needed to support the student.

International students:

Students must provide evidence of IELTS 5.5 (Academic) with no band lower than 5.0 score or equivalent (test must be completed within 2 years) and
Successful completion of a qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12
Provide a Statement of Purpose (SoP) for studying at Bedford College when applicable
A minimum age of 18 years is required

Career outcomes

Our community services courses will equip you with essential skills and knowledge to deliver social services to diverse people in the community who are most in need.

Many graduating students go on to fulfil the following career opportunities:

Case Manager/Coordinator
Domestic and Family Violence Worker
Youth Worker
Family Support Worker
Family Services Coordinator
Community Educator
Trauma Support Officer
Disability Team Leader

Our community services courses will provide comprehensive training and knowledge in specialist areas such as social work, domestic and family violence, working with youth and crisis response. Bedford graduates who have completed a course in community services can embark on a rewarding career dedicated to helping and empowering marginalised communities.

Community Services Courses | Course in Community Services

Work placement

Bedford supports students to source a course related work placement.

Thanks to our 80-year legacy providing nationally recognised training, Bedford works closely with reputable industry partners. Students studying our Community Services courses are provided the opportunity to apply for a work placement with one of our partners. Many students go on to secure employment offers upon graduation.

Students completing community services course have a minimum of 200 mandatory hours of work placement over the duration of the course.

Note: For students over the age of 18 years who engage in child-related work, must by law a hold a valid and current Working with Children Check before attending work placement.

Prerequisites for undertaking work placement:

Current Police Check
Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Check
Student Photo ID
Covid Certificate
Proof of Flu vaccination
Proof of Immunisations

Further studies

Some of our graduates choose to undertake further study upon completion of their course in community services.

Bedford College have arrangements with high-ranking universities to provide articulation pathways (with credit) towards Bachelor degree programs. As the formal agreements are subject to periodic change, it is best to contact us directly for the most up-to-date information.