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AQF Level 5Domestic students onlySociety and culture

Undergraduate Certificate in Community Services

  • 6 years full-time

Torrens University Australia in NSW offers Undergraduate Certificate in Community Services, a AQF Level 5 program. The program runs for 6 years full-time. Government subsidised places may be available.

Torrens University Australia

Tier 2

University · NSW

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
6 years full-time
ATAR requirement
No ATAR — entry by application

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

About this qualification

Here is what the Undergraduate Certificate in Community Services qualification offered by Torrens University Australia covers and who it is designed for.

The Undergraduate Certificate of Community Services gives you practical skills and foundational knowledge for supporting individuals and communities. You'll cover the essentials such as communication, case work, social systems, and ethical practice, while experiencing what a career in community work involves.

With just four subjects, this flexible qualification is ideal if you want to upskill, try something new or explore community services before committing to a full degree. Whether you're working in the sector, changing careers or just starting out, you'll open doors to roles across community organisations, government and non-profits. If you want to keep studying, you have a guaranteed pathway into our Bachelor of Community Services.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand key structures and systems in the Australian community services sector
  • Build strong communication and collaboration skills for working with clients and professionals
  • Recognise ethical, cultural and professional considerations when supporting others
  • Apply core theories and methods to case management, program planning and service delivery to support diverse client needs
  • Navigate policies and systems, identifying ways to improve services and advocate for clients