About the course
This course provides the foundation for further study in areas such as social sciences and community services including youth work, counselling and education. In many cases, successful completion of a Diploma may give you a full year of credit towards a degree.What you might learn
During this course, you will develop skills through subjects to understand communications and society and social research methods so as to provide support to people affected by mental illness . By the end of the course, students should be able to find employment in the industry or apply for a Bachelors degree.Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as senior disability support worker, aged care worker, community worker, youth worker, allied health assistant, occupational therapy assistant, and etc. in companies including United Nations, Red Cross, Centrelink, Department of Human Services, Salvation Army, and etc.Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |