Community Services
If you are looking for a versatile community qualification with an array of job opportunities and a possible path to university, then CIT’s Community Services qualifications offer a firm foundation in assessing and working with the needs of clients in a variety of settings.
Develop your skills to provide a range of services, community education and interventions to clients at community based organisations, residential rehabilitation services or outreach services. The diploma allows you to delve further into your knowledge of community welfare, gaining enhanced experience in community engagement, supplying advanced interventions to clients as well as learning how to respond to crises.
Industry Placement
Get 200 unpaid hours of industry experience with an industry placement! This will give you the hands-on skills to be ready for employment.
(Certificate IV: 80 unpaid hours compulsory placement. Diploma: 120 unpaid hours)
Why Study at CIT?
- Hands-on industry experience
- One of five specialised fields of study to personalise your Community Services Diploma
- Many job opportunities in Canberra and throughout Australia
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Certificate IV in Community Services | CHC42015
CRICOS: 089975JDiploma of Community Services | CHC52015
CRICOS: 089976GNew training packages will be introduced for the Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in 2024.
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TOTAL CIT PACKAGE: 2 years
Certificate IV: 1 year Diploma: 1 year -
2023 Semester 1 (February/April) and Semester 2 (July)
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CIT Bruce
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Tuition Fees:
2023:
Certificate IV $7,450 per semester (Total qualification tuition fee $14,900)
Diploma $7,450 per semester (Total qualification tuition fee $14,900)
Extra Fees:
Working with Vulnerable People Check: $135 approx., you may be required to purchase a shirt for placement for $30-$40.
CIT teachers co-ordinate placements. Before undertaking any work placement you must be eligible to apply for, and hold a 'Working with Vulnerable People Check'.
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*Please note - Course fees are listed in $AUD and are based on a semester rate. Total course cost will vary depending on semester start date. Small tuition and material fee increases may occur annually in line with CIT's fee pricing review. Fees are subject to change.