Bachelor of Community Services
IKON Institute of Australia
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 03581E
The Bachelor of Community Services is designed to provide graduates with a broad and coherent body of knowledge and practical skills to safely and effectively support, advocate for and communicate with clients on a wide range of social welfare matters.Students will develop and apply the necessary interpersonal and communication skills to work with individuals, families, and communities with diverse needs and backgrounds. Students will learn how to effectively plan, implement and evaluate programs with a focus on inclusive and culturally responsive case management and service provision.Students gain valuable practical experience through 400 hours of fieldwork across two placements in approved community service agencies.The Bachelor of Community Services aligns with Community Work Australia (CWA) accreditation standards. Ikon is currently working towards applying for CWA accreditation to further enhance the value of our course.
Standard entry requirements
Academic RequirementsApplicants with Higher Education (HE) study must have undertaken a higher education qualification (or, partially completed a higher education qualification).Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study must have completed a vocational qualification at Diploma level or higher.Applicants with Work/Life Experience who left Senior Secondary Education more than two years prior to their application (and have not undertaken VET or HE study since) may gain entry based on professional or work experience and/or any non-formal courses undertaken in preparation for tertiary study or that are relevant to the subject area.Applicants with recent Senior Secondary Education (within the past two years) must have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12) or equivalent. For guaranteed entry, applicants must have achieved an ATAR Rank of 60.Inherent RequirementsApplicants must demonstrate they can meet the inherent requirements needed to successfully complete the course: ethical behaviour, behavioural stability, legal compliance, communication, cognition, relational skills, reflective skills and sustainable performance. To demonstrate this, applicants will need to complete an online questionnaire as part of the application process.Other RequirementsNDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)Students delivering supports or services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be required to have a worker screening clearance from the State or Territory in which they plan to undertake placement. In NSW this is called the NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC). Students are required to apply for this clearance in the year prior to their first field placement.National Criminal Record Check (NCRC)Students will be required to complete a National Criminal Record Check in their first trimester of enrolment. Students who have lived in another country for 6 months or more must also provide a police check from that country for that period. Students must have a valid NCRC for the duration of each placement.Working With Children/Vulnerable People CheckStudents will be required to hold a current Working With Children/Vulnerable People Check prior to placement from the State or Territory in which they plan to undertake placement. Students are required to apply for this clearance in the year prior to their first field placement.VaccinationsStudents must meet the immunisation and vaccination requirements of the host placement organisation.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne | International: $64,944 | No |
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| Quay Street Campus | International: $64,944 | No |
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| Thomas Street Campus | International: $64,944 | No |
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