Graduate Certificate in Social and Community Services

The Graduate Certificate in Social and Community Services is designed for community and human services professionals looking to advance their careers or those seeking a new career in this growing sector. Many social problems, including poverty, conflict, family violence, growing social and economic disparities in health, education and mental health, are challenges confronting the welfare sector in Australia and around the globe. You will learn theories and practice frameworks that underpin community service work and develop skills to undertake complex case work, group work and social advocacy.This course provides you with the skills to work in a broad range of human services settings including government, non-government welfare organisation and community groups. Upon completion of this course, you may be eligible for our Master of Social Work (Qualifying) program, accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers, to become a qualified social worker.

Completed a Bachelor’s Degree AQF Level 7 in any discipline. OR Completed a Diploma VET/TAFE or Associate Degree qualification in a related discipline AND a minimum of three years full-time professional experience in the related community and human service fields, such as disability studies, community development, youth work, child protection, family violence, homelessness, housing, humanitarian organisations.

Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.5, or equivalent; TOEFL iBT: 79-93 with minimums: (Reading 18, Listening 18, Speaking 20, Writing 24); Pearson (PTE): Overall 58 (no band less than 58); Cambridge-CAE: Overall 176 (no band less than 176).