Diploma of Social Care
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00300K
Whether you are seeking a new career, or looking to build on your existing experience, the Diploma of Social Care provides you with knowledge and skills for a range of community and human service roles. The social care and community sector is a rapidly growing field offering a wide variety of employment options.You will learn about working with individuals, groups and communities to help people access the care, support and services they need. You will also learn to locate and analyze key information to help you make practice decisions.As a graduate you will have the skills for employment in community work, residential care, support services, youth work and aged care. This course can provide a direct pathway into the Bachelor of Social Work degree at Charles Darwin University, with up to a full year of credit (80cp).
Subjects
- SWK101 Introduction to Human Services
- SWK102 Communication Skills
- SWK202 Dynamics of Group Work
- LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100 from 2024)
- IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024)
- HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion
- PSY150 Introduction to Psychology A (replaces PSY140 from 2022)
- SWK103 Social Work Skills A
- AOD202 Alcohol and Other Drugs Studies (replaces AOD201 from 2022)
- HSC220 Society, culture and health: A sociological introduction (replaces HSC230 from 2021)
- IAS245 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives
- PSY203 Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan (replaces PSY202 from 2022)
- SWK201 Human Service Organizations
Standard entry requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.Defense members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading SeamanAir Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, CorporalArmy: Private, Lance Corporal, CorporalCurrent School Leaver Pathways:Best of 3 Year 12 subject gradesSchool recommendation program* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $27,640 | No |
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