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Overview

The Bachelor of Community Services is an alternative pathway for TAFE diploma students to progress to university level study in Community Services. The course requires co-enrolment at an approved TAFE partner. Students have the opportunity to exit with an Associate Degree after completing 240 credit points. Students may also apply … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

Course coordinator

Maureen Long

Location(s)

Dandenong (Chisholm Institute)

Course instance contact

Maureen Long

Course duration (full time)

3 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Community Services, students must complete 360 credit points consisting of:

285 core credit-points
15 core-choice credit points
60 elective credit points

Course structure
360 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Apply broad base of knowledge and skills to professional practice in community service provision within changing practice environments
2.
Demonstrate a broad range of technical and theoretical understanding of current practice across a range of welfare contexts
3.
Communicate effectively demonstrating a range of technical and cognitive skills with capacity to interpret and problem solve sometimes complex problems and convey information to multiple audiences in the community services sector
4.
Work across diverse practice contexts demonstrating ethical, socially just and inclusive practice
5.
Undertake effective and reflective practice independently as well as a team member within an inter-disciplinary context in community services provision

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the College based Placements Operation Team or Experiential Learning Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.

Work integrated learning opportunities

Industry informed curriculum

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Partner provider

Chisholm Institute (ChisholmInstitute)

Internal course relationships

Nested

Associate Degree of Community Services

Diploma of Community Studies

Pathways to

Bachelor of Human Services and Master of Social Work

External pathways

External pathways into this course