Diploma in Community Welfare and Wellbeing

University of New England

Australia, Armidale

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University of New England

Australia , Armidale

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

48 Points

Campuses

Armidale Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Jun-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 28,762 / year

Next Intake 24-Jun-2024

Diploma in Community Welfare and Wellbeing

About

Explore the social contexts of welfare, community service and health work with UNE's Diploma of Community Welfare and Wellbeing. Build on your existing industry experience, vocational qualifications, or interest in welfare and community service work and healthcare with this course – you'll be future proofing your career and ready to adapt to changes in the workplace.

synthesise and apply foundational knowledge and skills to facilitate optimal outcomes for individuals and communities;
demonstrate a range of skills in inter-professional and/or transcultural health contexts to meet individual and community requirements;
work collaboratively and ethically with individuals or groups to implement socially inclusive and culturally appropriate strategies in a range of welfare and community sector settings; and
use strategies to maintain their own well-being when working in challenging situations.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihi).

Grade average of 88 in the final year results, or
Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary, or
Foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary, or
Higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies

Career

Transferrable skills developed as part of the course will help you to solve complex problems, communicate effectively, and engage in a path of lifelong learning and reflective practice to enhance your provision of community welfare and wellbeing services.

This is a rapidly growing sector in Australia. Some careers you could consider include:

welfare support
health and welfare services
community services
advocacy
family and domestic violence support.

Other career information

The Diploma in Community Welfare and Wellbeing is a pathway to further university study, if you wish. You may be eligible for advanced standing for units completed as part of this course, to credit towards a Bachelor of Community Services or a Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Nursing. For example, the Diploma in Community Welfare and Wellbeing equates to the first year of study for the Bachelor of Community Services and the majority of the first year for the Bachelor of Social Work.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 28,762 / year

How to Apply

If you are an international student and want to study one of the following programs at UNE, you can apply online.

Undergraduate (Bachelor) programs
Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) coursework programs
International Exchange and Study Abroad
English Language Centre programs
Individual UNE units (Non-Award)

Ensure that you attach certified copies of transcripts of all relevant previous studies including:

proof of completion
photo page from passport or another birth record
evidence of English language proficiency
any other documentation requested in the online form

If your documents are in a language other than English, please provide an officially certified English translation with certified copies of the original documents.