Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

This course is designed to combine theory with practice and aims to provide graduates with the skills, knowledge and values required to undertake employment as Social Welfare Workers. It is best suited to people who have some experience of welfare work and/or previous relevant qualifications.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of the course may lead to employment in government or non-government services as a welfare worker, community worker, case manager, client services assessor or family support worker.

Course Duration

Part-time: Three years

Course Commencement Dates

February.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants must be aged at least 20 at the commencement of the course and are required to have completed at least one year paid or voluntary welfare-related work for part-time study.
Prospective applicants who meet the selection criteria will be interviewed.

Applicants must attend an information session.

Application Procedures

Apply directly to the department.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Pathways to Further Study

Course Outline

The Diploma of Community Welfare incorporates the following units from the Community Services Training Package:

Compulsory units include:

CHCCWI3B Work with clients intensively
CHCGROUP3C Plan and conduct group activities
CHCCS402A Respond holistically to client issues
CHCCOM4B Develop, implement and promote effective communication techniques
CHCCM3B Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CGCINF5B Meet statutory and organisational information requirements
CHCOHS401A Implement and monitor OH&S policies/procedures for workplace
CHCADMIN4B Manage the organisation's finances, accounts and resources
CHCORG6B Co-ordinate the work environment
CHCORG28A Reflect and improve upon professional practice
CHCPOL4A Develop and implement policy
CHCCD15B Develop and implement a community development strategy
CHCNET3B Develop new networks
CHCPOL3A Undertake research activities
CHCAD3A Undertake systems advocacy
CHCMH1B Orientation to mental health
CHCAOD2C Orientation to alcohol and other drugs
CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCLEG401A Utalise Legislation
Total hours: 1252-1845

Assessment Methods

• class presentations
• group work
• written assignments
• research reports

Materials

Materials will be supplied by NMIT at a cost of $79 per student (subject to change).

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Diploma of Community Welfare Work.

Links

The Victorian Government makes a significant contribution to these programs.