About the course

Work Placement Duration: 200 hours

　　Students will undertake 1-2 days per week during the course. Hours per week will be dependent on the work placement site. Prior to work placement, international students will be required to apply for and successfully receive the following South Australian Department of Human Services Screenings prior to undertaking any vocational placement: working with children, disability, aged and vulnerable persons. They will also need to have a current Through their eyes, Child Safe Environment Certificate to attend placement.

　　Course Notes

　　The Diploma in Community Services has been superseded and is in transition to the new version. Early indications are that the Diploma will be longer than the current 1.5 semesters. There may be other changes, such as entry criteria, package duration, credit between the TAFE SA courses and local university courses, fees, campus and other things. Transfer to the new version, and any changes to delivery, is subject to approval. More details will be provided once known.

　　The Certificate IV and Diploma of Community Services can be undertaken as a 1.5 semester package, some credit is available between the courses within the package. Further details of the course structure and fee schedule will be outlined in the offer letter. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (April), 2024	Adelaide
Term 4 (October), 2024	Adelaide
Semester 2 (April), 2025	Adelaide
Term 4 (October), 2025	Adelaide
Semester 2 (April), 2026	Adelaide
Term 4 (October), 2026	Adelaide

　　

How to apply

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at TAFE South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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