This course is available to students who are able to provide evidence that they:

• are already working for a community services provider or be able to source a provider to complete minimum of 240 hours of work placement. If needed, students can contact student support for assistance in finding a placement provider.
• are over the age of 18
• meet ONE of the following academic requirements:
  • have completed year 12 or equivalent, or
  • have completed a Certificate III or higher AQF Qualification or equivalent
• meet ONE the following English proficiency requirements of this course:
  • evidence of holding any of the following English language test scores within the last 3 years

OR

• • be able to provide any of the following evidence of English Language competence
    • that they were educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
    • that they have successfully completed their Year 12 or equivalent in English Language.
    • that they have undertaken tertiary studies (i.e. VET or Higher Education) of at least one year duration in English

• have the required level of Language, Learning and Numeracy skills required by the course by
  • completing a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment conducted by an Kingsway College Trainer/Assessor which includes a written test and interview to complete the verbal component of the test. For international students applying from their home country this will be completed during a skype interview. For all students applying within Australia the test will be completed during an interview at the RTO.
  • The LLN test also assists Kingsway College to assess whether or not students’ LLN skills are at a level suited to the course requirements. It also assists our trainers to prepare individual learning plans for each successful applicant where skill weaknesses are identified.

The CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services requires the completion of the following 20 (including 12 core and 8 electives).