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Diploma of Community Services Work / Bachelor of Social Science

In this dual qualification you first complete the Diploma of Community Services Work at TAFE Queensland (Nambour campus) and then complete the degree at USC.

This diploma provides skills and knowledge for workers involved in service delivery, either directly with clients or via health promotion and community development projects. Graduates have an understanding of indigenous culture and history and are able to work with local communities in the provision of services. Graduates may also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers. You may undertake certificate-level study at some campuses in the first year. The bachelor component provides a complementary theoretical grounding in social sciences. Refer to the Bachelor of Social Science for more information.

Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 517428
Minimum selection threshold

Not applicable

UniSC program code
AR3AD
Commence
Semester 1 only (TAFE component)
Duration
3.5 years full time
Study mode
on campus
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
Total units
288 units (normally 24 courses) being 192 units (16 courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 96 units credit transfer (equal to 8 courses) upon completion of the Diploma at the Sunshine Coast TAFE (SCT)

This diploma provides skills and knowledge for workers involved in service delivery, either directly with clients or via health promotion and community development projects. Graduates have an understanding of indigenous culture and history and are able to work with local communities in the provision of services. Graduates may also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers. You may undertake certificate-level study at some campuses in the first year. The bachelor component provides a complementary theoretical grounding in social sciences. Refer to the Bachelor of Social Science for more information.

Career opportunities

Refer to separate entry for Bachelor of Social Science.

Teaching mode

There are different teaching modes between the TAFE diploma modules and the University’s Bachelor of Social Science courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance-based assessment. The University’s Bachelor of Social Science courses include three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six to seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.

Please note: This full-time program commences only in Semester 1 each year. New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their TAFE diploma.

Program structure

Program structure

This program is an articulation between the Sunshine Coast TAFE and the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Program requirements and notes
  1. No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including core courses and courses credited for study at SCT.
  2. No course may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
  3. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
  4. Refer to explanation of terms.
  5. As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  6. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
  7. Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Sunshine Coast TAFE (SCT)

Students study the Diploma of Community Services Work at SCT and USC will award credit for the Diploma as specified below.

8 courses credit:
ART199 Introductory level Arts and Social Sciences electives x 2
ART299 Advanced level Arts and Social Sciences elective x 1
COR199 Core Course x 2
SCS299 Advanced Social and Community Studies electives x 3

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

Students will complete 16 courses at USC.

Introductory courses

2 required courses:
SCS110 The Psychology of Learning
SCS130 Using Data for Learning

Advanced courses

6 required courses:

SCS225 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
SCS230 Communication and Thought
SCS235 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
SCS290 Mathematics Foundations
SCS295 Calculus and Algebra
SCS2IP1 Science Research Methods

PLUS select 8 courses to complete a major from those listed below or 2 minors from those listed below:

Major courses

Select a major (8 courses) from:

Minor courses

Or select 2 minors (4 courses each) from:

 

Total units: 288