Course code: 1826 + Off-campus (Gippsland) + Commonwealth-supported (HECS) place contributions apply + Attendance is compulsory for some units
The course 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 course, students may apply to upgrade to the Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare or the double degrees.
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 and community 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 +61 3 9902 6339 or at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass/forms.html. 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.
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.
Students must be aware of the attendance requirements for certain social and community 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 prescribed social and community welfare sequence (66 points):
three supporting units (18 points) chosen from:
DFS1611 or a first-year elective (6 points)
a further six points in arts at second-year level
a total of 96 points.
An example of a course plan for the Diploma of Social and Community Welfare is shown below:
| First semester | Second semester | |
Year 1 |
SCW1303 Foundations of interpersonal practice |
PSS1712 Behaviour across the lifespan |
Year 2 |
PSS1711 Exploring human behaviour/SCY1801 Socio-logical 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.
The course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers.
For more detailed information, contact the student services officer, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, telephone +61 3 9902 6339, or email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Admissions Officer, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, Monash University Gippsland Campus, Churchill, Victoria 3842, Australia, by 24 September 2004 to be considered for a first-round offer.
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