Course code: 1826 + Gippsland campus + HECS fees applicable + Attendance compulsory for some units
This diploma is designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and value base for competent welfare practice in a wide range of settings. The diploma emphasises the practical and vocational elements of professional welfare practice. On completion of the diploma, students may apply to upgrade to the Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare or the double degrees.
The course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers.
All applicants should satisfy the university's minimum entry requirements as outlined in the section on entry requirements in this guide.
In addition to meeting standard entry requirements, all applicants are required to complete a social welfare course administration form. If you did not receive this form with this guide, it can be obtained from the Course Inquiries Centre, telephone 1800 671845 or from the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences on (03) 9902 6339 or (03) 5122 6339 or http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ssd/sarb/seladmis/ug/. Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of information contained in this form, for a more detailed selection process. Applicants are strongly advised that academic criteria are not the only ones for entry into the course. Other factors such as work experience and life experience, personal qualities and maturity are taken into account.
Students must be aware of the attendance requirements for certain social welfare units, and should take the cost of this into account before applying for entry to the course.
Students in the Diploma of Social and Community Welfare must attend the
Gippsland campus for two residential workshops during the course, involving one
two-day workshop and one three-day workshop. Students will also be required to
undertake a 16-day placement in the second/third year and a 60-day field
education placement during the final year.
Classes will be held in most other units at weekend schools. Attendance is
recommended but not compulsory.
It is strongly recommended that students have access to a computer to successfully complete this course.
The course of study is normally four years part-time by
off-campus learning. In order to meet the requirements for the Diploma of
Social and Community Welfare, students must complete:
(a) a prescribed social welfare sequence (66 points):
(b) three supporting units (18 points) chosen from:
(c) DFS1611 or a first-year elective (6 points)
(d) a total of 96 points.
An example of a course plan for the Diploma in Social and Community Welfare is shown below:
| First semester | Second semester | |
Year 1 |
SCW1303
Foundations of interpersonal practice |
BHS1712
Lifespan development |
Year 2 |
BHS1711
Understanding human behaviour/ SCY1801
Sociological reflections on everyday life |
SCW1305
Groups, teams and community networks |
Year 3 |
SCW2311
Social issues and personal values |
SCW2303
Case management |
Year 4 |
SCW2312 Welfare law rights and ethics |
SCW2306
Field education and practice |
* Students who have successfully completed university-level study may select a first-year elective to replace DFS1611. | ||
Candidates who have successfully completed approved tertiary studies (either at Monash or elsewhere) may receive credit in respect of equivalent studies at the university. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply full details of the content of units for which credit is sought, plus official verification that these units have been successfully completed. As a general rule, credits will not be granted for studies completed more than 10 years prior to the date of enrolment in the current course. Relevant vocational experience may also be credited. Students are advised to seek information from the student services officer.
Further informationFor more detailed information, contact the student services officer, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, telephone (03) 5122 6339 or (03) 9902 6339, or email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au. Completed applicationsCompleted applications are to be forwarded to the Admissions Officer, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, Monash University Gippsland Campus, Churchill, Victoria 3842 by 26 September 2003 to be considered for a first-round offer. |
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