3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
This course provides the theoretical and practical foundation for work in the human services industry. Students gain skills in case management, community development, counselling, social research, policy work, advocacy, and organisational practice. Emphasis is placed on social justice and human rights as the basis for social welfare practice. Students undertake 400 hours of on-the-job training in two separate organisations in different fields of practice so that they gain a range of experience. This course is also available online with on-campus residential workshops. The course articulates with a range of VET awards and provides a pathway to the University’s Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying), which is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Community Welfare at Southern Cross University.
Southern Cross University
Students must undergo a criminal record check and working with children clearance for work experience placements; refer to Southern Cross University.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for Southern Cross University and for this course, refer to the Southern Cross University website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years
English
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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<5*
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* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
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45
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Welfare and community worker in child protection, disability, family violence, mental health, housing, youth work, aged care, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and community engagement.
Community Work Australia.