Human Services and Development

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.

Campus

• Toowoomba, QLD
• Ipswich, QLD

Living Costs in Toowoomba**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 839 - 1,110	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 652 - 863
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 12	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary**

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