Bachelor of Community Services
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 02411J
If you want to advance your career in the community services field, our community services course will equip you with the knowledge and real-world experience to succeed. In our community services course, you will:develop a broad understanding of the principles and theories that relate to service delivery in the community services sectoranalyse traditional models of welfare and examine a range of contemporary theoretical perspectivesgain a wide range of skills and knowledge that empower your client and that are rewarding for you and beneficial to your organisationDuring our course, we encourage you to form a community of learners with your fellow students to share experiences, develop critical reflective skills and enrich your learning experience. You will also benefit from taking part in practical placement and applied learning subjects, orienting you to real world experience working in and around the community services sector. With our community services course, you will:study cultural safety with a strong indigenous focusdevelop an extensive knowledge related to community serviceslearn to understand applicable legislation and regulationpractise and develop decision-making and communication strategiesYour learning experience will be closely supported by our highly qualified and experienced teaching staff. The design of our degree will provide you with a qualification of high academic integrity that is directly applicable to community services work within your selected discipline area. None
Designed for
Applicants with higher education studyApplicants with higher education are those who have completed some or all of a higher education course as their highest level of study since leaving secondary education. This includes study undertaken by applicants at either non-university higher education providers or university some time ago, or recently, such as applicants seeking to transfer to Box Hill Institute from another education provider or applicants changing to a different course at Box Hill Institute.Applicants with higher education study will be required to attend an interview. Applicants may receive subject credit on the basis of your higher education studies.Interview: applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for the course.Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) studyApplicants with VET study are those who have completed some or all of a VET course as their highest level of study since leaving secondary education. Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Community Services or similar qualification can apply for direct entry into the second year of the degree based on the provision of a successful Statement of Results.Applicants with VET study will be required to attend an interview. Applicants may receive subject credit on the basis of your diploma studies.Direct Entry is availableupon successful completion of a Diploma of community Services, Box Hill graduates are guaranteed a direct pathway into second year of the degreefor those who have attained successful results in a Diploma of Community Services or another related discipline such as Youth Work, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Family Intake and Support Work, Community Welfare Work or Community DevelopmentInterview: applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for the course and provide a statement of results supporting their qualificationApplicants with work and life experienceApplicants with work and life experience are those who have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. applicants who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.‘Experience’ could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education. This includes mature-age entry, professional experience and community work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped them to prepare for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.Applicants with work and life experience will be required to attend an interview.Interview: applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for the course.All applicants will be required to provide evidence ofa current Working with Children Check (WWCC)a current National Police Check
Structure
You will need to complete 24 subjects.
Subjects
- creative therapeutic approaches
- global communities and issues
- community development and international aid
- family violence
- advanced counselling
- (principles and practice of) case management
- applied counselling
- (principles and practice of) child protection
- community awareness project
- advocacy and partnerships across the service system
- effective communication
- indigenous and culturally diverse persons and community services
- the legal and ethical framework of community services
- management and leadership in community services work
- adopting reflective practice
- role of the state, family and individual in society
- transition to higher education
- counselling young people and their families
- crisis intervention and disaster response
- online counselling
- clients with a dual diagnosis
- practices and principles for clients with a disability
- gender issues
- effective group work
- multi-disciplinary practicum
- community services practicum
- the psychology of community services
- complex assessment and referral
- the sociology of community services
- sociological aspects of ageing
- understanding and approaching trauma informed practice
- youth work in practice
Standard entry requirements
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Recognition
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes. After successful completion, you may be eligible to apply to study at honours or masters level at any Australian university.This course is fully accredited by the ACWA (Australian Community Workers Association).
Study pathways
Child Protection PractitionerAlcohol and Other Drugs WorkerCrisis Intervention WorkerResidential Care Officer
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | International: $19,290 | No | ||
| Elgar | International: $19,290 | No |
