If you want to work in child protection, a Diploma of Community Services Forensic/Statutory Stream is right for you. This is an Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) course and is the preferred course for anyone wanting to work in Child Protection. Get hands-on experience as you learn to manage, coordinate and deliver life-changing services to individuals, groups and your wider community. This qualification focuses on children and families in need, giving you specialised skills to support young people who benefit from your help.

When you specialise in Statutory & Forensic Child, Youth and Family Welfare, you’ll master the skills and knowledge necessary to work with the children, youth and families sector under the broad umbrella of community services. Learn to work autonomously under helpful directions from industry professionals.

Once you’ve completed your qualification, there are so many opportunities for further growth. You’ll provide direct support to individuals or groups while supervising other workers and volunteers. Learn vital case-management skills, program coordination techniques, and how to develop new concepts and support ideas. Join the community sector with knowledge at your fingertips.

This course is delivered with a combination of online and on campus workshops.

Times

Intake	Campus/Times
11/02/2020	Bairnsdale Tuesday 9am-3pm
13/02/2020	Traralgon Thursday 9am-3pm
13/02/2020	Warragul Thursday 9am-3pm
17/02/2020	Online Times of online tutorials will vary depending on student need and availability. Wednesday evening study sessions on rotating campuses.

Qualifications and Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Community Services Forensic/Statutory Stream (ACWA Accredited).

Career Opportunities

Community Care Manager, Coordinator of Volunteer Work, Team Leader, Care Team Leader, Family Services Coordinator, Support Facilitator (Community Services), Community Housing Resources Worker, Community Development Worker for Social Housing, Community Recreation Coordinator, Housing Manager, Housing Assistant, Assistant Community Worker, Community Worker, Aboriginal Housing Worker, Community Services Coordinator, Case Coordinator (Disability), Youth Housing Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Community Access Coordinator, Pastoral Care Counsellor, Aboriginal Neighbourhood House Coordinator, Case Coordinator (Community Services), Welfare Support Worker, Senior Youth Worker, Disability Team Leader, Support Facilitator (Disability), Community Housing Worker, Community Work Coordinator, Early Intervention Worker, Community Program Coordinator, Pastoral Care Worker, Assistant Community Services Worker

Opportunities for Further Study

Bachelor level courses in Community Welfare, Counselling, Social Work and Behavioural Sciences.

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