You will be trained to work with clients from varying backgrounds, such as migrants, children and people with disabilities. When you graduate, you will be qualified to work at an advanced skill level and be trained for the supervision of other staff and volunteers.
This course will give you the skills and knowledge to work as a social welfare work

Duration

Minimum of 20 hours per week study over an 80-week period. 

Locations

Adelaide and Melbourne

Fieldwork

This course also includes 418 hours of fieldwork. This work based training will be conducted off campus in the same state as your course.

Course Structure

Stage 1
Unit Code	Unit of Competency
CHCINF505C	Meet statutory and organisational information requirements
CHCCOM504A	Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
Stage 2
Unit Code	Unit of Competency
CHCCS502A	Maintain legal and ethical work practices
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to OH&S processes
CHCDIS301A	Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCCS411A	Work effectively in the community sector
Stage 3
Unit Code	Unit of Competency
CHCCD505D	Develop community resources
CHCCD514A	Implement community development strategies
HLTHIR403B	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
Stage 4
Unit Code	Unit of Competency
CHCGROUP403D	Plan and conduct group activities
CHCORG428A	Reflect on and improve own professional practices
Field Placement
Stage 5
Unit Code	Unit of Competency
CHCDIS322A	Support Community participation and inclusion
CHCMH408B	Provide intervention to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues
Stage 6
Unit Code	Unit of Competency
CHCLD415A	Confirm client developmental status
CHCCS500A	Conduct complex assessment and referral
CHCCM503C	Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
Stage 7
Unit Code	Unit of Competency
CHCCSL501A	Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCCW503A	Work intensively with clients
Stage 8
Unit Code	Unit of Competency
CHCLD514A	Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in  community work and services
CHCAD504A	Provide advocacy and  representation services
Field Placement

Modes of study

This course is delivered in a classroom and if applicable in practical based environment with practical requirements simulated to reflect the real work situation. The delivery of training will include a mixture of classroom theory, practical delivery, group discussions, and individu al research.

Delivery Methods

This course includes a variety of delivery methods including:

• Demonstrations 
• Guest speakers 
• One-to-one mentoring 
• Debates 
• Work based research tasks 
• Workshops 
• Computer based tasks 
• Home based learning activities 
• This course also includes 418 hours of fieldwork.

The Next Step

Upon successfully completion of this qualification, students will be eligible to work as welfare and community development workers in a range of community service agencies in government, private, not for profit and other similar areas of service delivery. Graduates may find employment as a Welfare Worker, Counselor, Outreach Worker, Case Manager, Community Educator/Trainer, Client Support Worker or Group Worker.

Resources and Prescribed Text

Carrick Institute of Education prescribed text book for the Diploma of Community Welfare Work.
Resources developed by teachers through class such as handouts, worksheet and relevant information obtained from magazines, newspapers and journals.
Resources available for student use on the MyCarrick student intranet.