Bachelor Of Community Services LATBCS La Trobe University partnership - La Trobe University partnership

Study a La Trobe Bachelor of Community Services degree with your Diploma of Community Services

The La Trobe University Bachelor of Community Services is available to students enrolling in Chisholm's Diploma of Community Services.

This means that while you are completing your two year diploma at Chisholm, you can be enrolled in the first year of La Trobe's Bachelor of Community Services that prepares you for professional practice in community services.

You will study subjects that allow you to fully complete requirements for both the Diploma of Community Services and the first year of the Bachelor of Community Services. This will not require any extra work beyond what you would have done if you had enrolled in the diploma only. There is no additional cost for enrolment in the first year of the bachelor.

After completing your diploma, you can opt out of the degree program. But if you continue, when you have completed the second year of the bachelor, you may choose to transfer to the Bachelor of Human Services/Masters of Social Work degree at La Trobe's Bundoora campus. Your entry is linked to your academic merit and available professional placement.

Award granted

Education Not Elsewhere Classified

Course code

LATBCS

On campus

Dandenong, Frankston

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 4 years.

Commencing

Diploma - February and July. Remaining study for Bachelor course: To be advised.

• Read more about this course

  If you re-enrol in the Bachelor, you will be charged fees by the university which may be supported under the HECS-FEE HELP loan scheme to eligible higher education students.

• Learning outcomes

  Apply broad base of knowledge and skills to professional practice in community service provision within changing practice environments.
  

  Demonstrate a broad range of technical and theoretical understanding of current practice across a range of welfare contexts.
  

  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.
  

  Work across diverse practice contexts demonstrating ethical, socially just and inclusive practice.
  

  Undertake effective and reflective practice independently as well as a team member within an inter-disciplinary context in community services provision.
  

• Subjects - Year one

  Academic Intergrity ModuleLTU0AIM

  Semester one
  

  This subject introduces students to the principles of academic integrity in the context of La Trobe University's values and policy. Students learn what their responsibilities are in relation to maintaining ethical standards in all aspects of academic work and the potential ramifications for academic misconduct according to the Academic Integrity Policy.

  Sociology in Community WorkSWP1CWV

  Semester one
  

  This subject describes the application of knowledge of the broad social and cultural context in which work is planned and implemented in the community services industry. This subject will prepare students to better understand their client groups and issues that impact on the lives of their clients and hence on their delivery of services.

  Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural literacy for Higher EducationABS0WOM

  Semester one
  

  Wominjeka La Trobe is a short 1-hour compulsory online subject which introduces all commencing La Trobe students to Indigenous Australian history, culture and customs.

  Community Service ProgramsSWP1SPV

  Semester two
  

  This subject describes the skills and knowledge required to engage consumers, analyse service needs of particular groups and develop programs and services to meet those needs.

  Community Services Workplace SupportSWP1WSV

  Semester two
  

  This subject describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and support Community Services workers. This includes implementing support processes to manage stress and emotional wellbeing of self or colleagues working in varied health and community service contexts.

  Community Services Managing DiversitySWP1MDV

  Semester two
  

  This subject describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and promote diversity in the workplace, and to contribute to the planning of diversity policies and procedures. This may apply to internal work practices or external service delivery.

  Community Services Professional Practice ASWP1PPV

  Semester two
  

  This subject describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.

  Community Services Team CommunicationSWP1TCV

  Semester two
  

  This subject describes the skills and knowledge required to develop communication protocols for a team or business unit. This subject applies to students responsible for overseeing the communication of organisation-specific information to a range of internal and external stakeholders.

  Introduction to Legal & Ethical Issues in Community ServicesSWP1LEV

  Semester two
  

  This subject describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.

• Subjects - Year two

  Introduction to Aboriginal VictoriaHUS1ABS

  Semester one
  

  In this subject students will be introduced to various elements of Indigenous Australia. Students will study a broad range of issues of relevance to contemporary Aborigines and Torres Strait Islander people.

  Introduction to the ProfessionSWP21PP

  Semester one
  

  This foundation subject introduces students to contemporary social work as a practice which aims to promote social change and development, social cohesion and the empowerment and liberation of people.

  Life Course DevelopmentSWP2LCD

  Semester one
  

  In this subject students will draw on first year psychology studies and explore human development within a social context, drawing out implications for social work practice.

  Social Work in an Unequal WorldSWP2SWB

  Semester one
  

  In this subject students explore issues of inequality in Australia and in other parts of the world. The subject focusses particular attention on poverty as a key form of inequality and one which significantly impacts on people's wellbeing and opportunities.

  Introduction to DiversitySWP31DV

  Semester two
  

  In this subject students explore and analyse social work practice in a diverse society. Of particular consideration will be how a sense of 'otherness' or 'difference' is created and maintained. Three broad arenas of 'difference' will be featured from amongst the many forms of social and cultural diversity. These arenas are not exclusive but will in this instance be: sexuality, disability, migration and population movements.

  Social Work Research ASWP3REA

  Semester two
  

  In this subject students will undertake an exploration of social work research methods for practice. The overall research process, from developing questions to sampling and data analysis, will be examined.

  Understanding the Impact of Organisational ContextSWP3UIO

  Semester two
  

  In this subject students explore the impact of organisational contexts on social work practice. Students analyse the structure, purpose and dynamics of 21st century human service organisations and build an understanding of the role organisations play in implementing social policies and delivering services.

• Subjects - Year three

  Fields of Social Work Practice ASWP4FPA

  Semester one
  

  In this subject the objective is to demonstrate how the aspects of social work combine in specific fields of practice, how fields of practice interrelate and the application of generic skills and the significance of all aspects of context when planning and implementing intervention.

  Human Rights, Law & Ethics in Social Work PracticeSWP4LHE

  Semester one
  

  In this subject students expand their knowledge base in the legal context of Australian social work practice and how human rights and ethical principles guide social work practice.

  Social Work Practice Applications ASWP4APA

  Semester one
  

  In this subject students will develop a beginning capacity to apply theoretical frameworks that inform practice with individuals, families and groups.

  Social Work Practice Applications BSWP4APB

  Semester one
  

  In this subject, the focus is on developing beginning interpersonal helping skills which relate to theoretical material covered in SWP4APA. Students are expected to play an active role in group-based learning and develop an awareness of group dynamics and group process.

• Course pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Community Services	Diploma Of Community Services	Bachelor Of Community Services
  Possible job outcome	youth support worker neighbourhood centre manager volunteer coordinator community health support worker residential support worker	domestic violence outreach worker migrant / refugee advocate women's advocate case manager youth worker juvenile justice support worker coordinator - homelessness and advocacy child protection practitioner community corrections officer community advocate	migrant / refugee advocate juvenile justice support worker refugee liaison officer welfare coordinator community corrections officer

• Advanced standing

  Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.

• Admission requirements

  Enrolment in the Diploma of Community Services at Chisholm.

• Help with fees

  FEE-HELP

  At Chisholm, you can get a FEE-HELP loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this degree course. Find out more about using FEE-HELP to study now and pay later.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship.