Diploma of Community Services

This qualification is suitable for professionals who wish to work in community services sector in the roles involving  case management and coordination of services for individuals, groups, and communities. At this level, workers are expected to have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. As a professional, you will support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. You may also be involved in the development of new business opportunities.

Tuition fee: $10,950

(instalment plans are available to pay the tuition fee in instalments)

Work Placement related Incidental (approximately): $800

(placement incidental fees are a one time cost during your entire study period at Auctus)

This course stipulates satisfactory completion of 120 hours of supervised work placement with registered providers. During this placement, students will be required to complete a Work Placement Record issued by Auctus. 

We work with multiple industry partners and employers in the aged and disability sector who welcome our students for placements. We are proud that many of our students gain employment offers at the end of their placement. However, we do not guarantee a placement as organising work placement is a mutual effort between the student and Auctus. Furthermore, we will not recommend a student to an employer if they have not met the course and attendance requirements. 

As a pre-requisite for work placement in the aged and/or disability sectors, employers require you to: 

• Obtain DCSI clearances which include Working with Children's Check, NDIS clearance and aged care sector clearance 
• Complete first aid & manual handling courses 
• Complete online modules such as NDIS workers orientation module, infection control etc. 
• Have a full South Australian drivers license and own a reliable car 

Most employers also have vaccination requirements such as flu or COVID-19. 

Auctus Placement Coordinator will assist you through the process and provide you with essential information.  

Note: 

1. Your Availability for Placements: Students are expected to meet employers' rostering requirements and attend shifts as rostered. 
2. Organising Placements: All placements must be approved by Auctus Placement Coordinator prior to commencement. A placement agreement will be signed by Auctus, the employer and students. Where a placement agreement has been executed, students are expected to uphold the agreement unless there are extenuating circumstances. In those situations, evidence of the extenuating circumstances will be sought from the student. If a student fails to start the placement as scheduled, and the Coordinator has to reorganise the placement, students may be charged a $500 fee.

No Exams. All our assessments are open book.

Unless otherwise stated assessment is undertaken by using a mix of the following methods as detailed in the assessment:

• Written Assessments (include multiple choice, quizzes and written questions)
• Projects (may also be referred to as a project, case studies, assignment, practical or task)
• Observations (classroom, simulation and workplace)
• Other assessment evidence as directed by your trainer

 RPL is also available upon request, please contact the Enrolment Officer at international@auctus.com.au or your Trainer.