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TAFE South Australia
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TAFE South Australia Cricos: 00092B

Diploma of Community Services

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Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
Diploma On-Campus find out 1 - 2 years April, October find out $12315 in total
Course fee notes
2 Semesters within 1.2 Years and Average Cost per Year of AUD$9,954

About Diploma of Community Services, Diploma - at TAFE South Australia

CRICOS Code: CHC52025

National Code: 118875B

Build on existing professional skills and be positioned with the expertise and knowledge to take on leadership and case management roles. Learn how to deliver person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities, across multiple areas of the community services. The course will use current techniques, to further develop technical skills via work-based through 200 hours of placement in a variety of community service agencies. Students must be eligible for, and obtain a valid, South Australian working with children's check for entry to this course.


Entry requirements

Contact TAFE South Australia to find course entry requirements.


Why study at TAFE South Australia

TAFE SA is the largest government owned provider of vocational education and training and higher education in South Australia. You can choose from 80+ courses and follow pathways within your own areas of study or to university. It provides you with practical and affordable courses to help you reach your career goal.


At TAFE SA you will develop the skills employers want. We have strong relationships with business and industry, ensuring our courses are relevant and provide our graduates with work ready skills.


Our lecturers are all highly experienced, and they are active in their fields of expertise. Our teaching methods blend theory with hands-on, practical learning using industry-standard facilities and technology, so when you complete your course, you are job ready.


Many of our courses offer work placements as part of the course program. These work placements or practical skills training give you first-hand experience of the workplace, allowing you to test your skills and make valuable industry contacts.