Undergraduate Certificate in Community Services
This program provides a direct pathway to the Diploma in Social and Human Services, Bachelor of Counselling, Bachelor of Human Services, Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Criminology and Justice. On successful completion of the certificate, you will be guaranteed entry and receive 48 units of credit towards your selected pathway degree.
In this program you will:
- Learn how people think and behave, and how to relate to work in different community organisations
- Start to build skills and knowledge around the basic understanding of individuals, groups and communities
Location
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSPQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 4
- Total units
- 48
- Duration
- 6 months 6 months
- UniSC program code
- AR010
Introductory Courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses (48 units) from:
COU176 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
COU180 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
JST101 The Psychology of Learning
SCS101 Using Data for Learning
SCS110 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
SCS130 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
SWK172 Diversity and Inclusion
SWK100 Teacher as Researcher
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 55 |
| Moreton Bay | 55 |
Additional entry information
Standard English language requirements apply.
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- The Undergraduate Certificate in Community Services is an identified pathway into the Diploma in Social and Human Services, Bachelor of Counselling, Bachelor of Human Services, Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Criminology and Justice.
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$7,312