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University of Tasmania

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Undergraduate Certificate in Community Support

  • Certificate

The Undergraduate Certificate in Community Support provides a contemporary foundation for working in the social and community services sector.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time
Course Code
Z0C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

The Undergraduate Certificate in Community Support provides a contemporary foundation for working in the social and community services sector.

Working with industry experts, this course has been designed to build the core skills, capabilities and practices required to meet consumer, community and workforce needs, including self-awareness, resilience, advocacy, working in enabling and empowering ways, and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.

Reflecting on your own values and beliefs, you will expand your awareness of self and others and develop the understanding, skills and relationships required to provide quality, person-centred support.

You will explore current trends, changes and challenges in the sector and apply principles of continuous quality improvement to achieve positive outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

The curriculum focuses on applied learning opportunities, where you will engage with sector leaders, service consumers, organisations and communities to explore and respond to real-world issues. Via interviews, scenarios, case-studies, discussions and a virtual community, you will practice applying your skills and understanding to real-world contexts. This course is suited to people interested in pursuing a career in community support; those already working in the social and community service sectors looking to upskill, as well as school leavers interested in starting an exciting new career in the sector.

Entry requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process. To be an eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants with higher education studyw

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

  • Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). You must have completed at least one unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) at 100 level or higher and which may include 100 level units completed in the UTAS Diploma of University Studies. If you have failed any units, your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
  • Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a completed Certificate III or higher (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Applications on the basis of work or life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.

Study locations

Cradle Coast

Launceston

Hobart

What you will learn

  • 1 Engage in strength-based collaborations with individuals, families, service providers and communities to create a foundation for community service practice and promote positive community support outcomes
  • 2 Apply community support principles and practices to diverse situations and contexts
  • 3 Use reflection, communication and problem-solving skills to guide planning, decision-making, service delivery and quality improvement in community support systems and services.
  • Career pathways

    The Undergraduate Certificate in Community Support is a great starting point for those interested in a career in the community sector with or without prior experience. You'll be building the foundations for a fulfilling career providing care, help and support to people from all walks of life.

    The Community Services industry is one of the largest industry areas in Australia and is projected to continue to grow over the next few years as job demands increase*. Potential career opportunities exist in the voluntary, private, not-for-profit, non-government and/or government sectors in health and community services. Roles include team leaders, coordinators, supervisors, service managers, coaches, service navigators, and community development/engagement officers.

    *Health Care and Social Assistance, employment projections to May 2024, Department of Employment 2020, Employment Projections.

    Course structure

    Completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Community Support requires 50 credit points including:

    ZAC101

    and a choice of three units from the list

    ZPP101, ZAC102, ZAC103, ZAC105, ZAC106, HGW111

    Credit for prior study or work

    Passes in units in other incomplete courses in this University or another approved tertiary institution may be credited towards the undergraduate certificate and a course plan developed to detail the units required by the student to qualify for the undergraduate certificate. The maximum credit granted will be in accordance with the limits stated in the Student Participation and Attainment Ordinance.

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at University of Tasmania.
    68.8%
    Overall satisfaction
    75%
    Skill scale
    65.6%
    Teaching scale
    75%
    Employed full-time
    $68.1k
    Average salary