CRICOS: 051526C
National Code: CHC50702

Course Location and Department

Preston Campus

Health and Community Studies Department

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. 

Career Opportunities

Seek employment in both government and non-government services as a qualified Welfare Worker. Seek to undertake further study in a four year degree course in Social Work with advanced standing. Seek entry into a related degree course such as Bachelor of Community Development, specialising in community development or urban studies.

Course Duration

2 Years

Course Commencement Dates

February and July

Entrance Requirements

Applicants must be aged at least 20 at the commencement of the course and are required to have completed at least two years paid or voluntary work in areas related to this course. IELTS of 5.5-6.0 (or recognised equivalents). This course is particularly targeted at existing workers who are seeking qualifications.

Course Fee

$AUD 9000 p.a.

Application Procedures

How to Apply (including forms)

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

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

Pathways to Further Study

Pathways to Further Study can be found at the Diploma of Community Welfare Work page on the NMIT website.

Course Outline

This outline for this course is located at the Diploma of Community Welfare Work page on the NMIT website.

Assessment Methods

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

Materials

Materials will be supplied by NMIT at a cost of $75 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.

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