Social and Community Work (A/V)
This course is designed for students interested in all aspects of the community services sector, early childhood education and care, disability work, aged care and youth work. The course also covers foundation skills and knowledge that would assist students wanting career pathways into nursing and teaching.
Students who can demonstrate competence to industry standard will be awarded Certificate II in Community Services (CHC22015) a nationally recognised vocational qualification.
The following units can be used to make up a Social and Community Work course.
Community Organisations
Students examine theories that explain the development and work of community-based organisations in contemporary communities and societies. They investigate how organisations address the needs of the person in their environment. They critically analyse the discourses, ideas and experiences that underlie the organisations developed to meet these needs. They develop practical skills that will assist them in working in the community services sector.
Societies and Communities
Students examine theories that explain the opportunities and challenges faced by contemporary diverse communities and societies, including Australian First Nations Peoples. They critically analyse the lived experience of people, and they identify the discourses that inform policy responses from government and non-government stakeholders, including those with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Students develop practical skills that will assist them in working in the community sector.
Children and Young People
Students examine theories that explain the opportunities and challenges faced by children and young people in contemporary communities and societies. They critically analyse the lived experience of children and young people, and they identify the discourses that inform policy responses to their issues from government and non-government stakeholders. Students develop practical skills that will assist them in working in the children and youth support sector.
Contemporary Ageing
Students examine theories that explain the opportunities and challenges faced by older people in contemporary and diverse communities and societies. They critically analyse the lived experience of older people, and they identify the discourses that inform policy responses from government and non-government stakeholders. Students develop practical skills that will assist them in working in the aged care sector.
Benefits for students:
- Gain a head start into nursing or many other community service careers such as, disability work, early childhood education and care, community work, youth work and aged care.
- Develop links with local employers and opportunities to undertake challenging work with tremendous personal satisfaction.
- Learn appropriate work practices from early childhood education and care professionals, nurses, carers and healthcare professionals in the workplace while on SWL.
- Develop work ready skills in career pathways that are in demand here and overseas.
- Community service jobs offer flexible hours and conditions and good opportunities for advancement.
- Opportunities to make a difference in people's lives within their local community.