Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

Students' prior experience and relevant training are
an essential and valued part of selection into Residential
and Community Services. RPL is offered in a number of
subject areas, where the student can fully demonstrate
competence already pined.
Further studies pathways
The Certificate course fully articulates into the Advanced
Certificate. Pathways are recommended from the Advanced
Certificate in Family Support Work to articulate into three
alternatives:
Diploma of Community Service (Welfare Studies)
Diploma of Community Service (Community
Development)
Advanced Certificate/Associate Diploma of Social
Science (Residential and Community Studies)
Entry requirements
Applicants must be at least twenty-three years of age at the
beginning of the course.
Course duration
The course consists of 300 hours of coursework and 72
hours of practical work.
Course structure
AC825 Introduction to Family Support Work
AC826 Workplace Communication
AC827 Communication and Group Dynamics
AC828 Family Health and Safety/First Aid
AC829 Family Structures
AC830 Elective
AC831 Theory and Practice of Family Support Work
Field Education
Further information
Secretary, Family and Community Studies, Prahran campus,
144 High Street, Prahran 3181. Telephone: 9214 6866.
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Leadership Training
This course is offered at the Prahran campus. The course
in Parent Education Leadership Training is designed to meet
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the training needs of direct provision workers in family
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groups or provide services in parenting support and related
areas.
Successful completion of the course may lead to
employment in this area.
Recognition of prior learning
Applicants with previous qualifications at a relevant
associate diploma level or above together with extensive
experience may be eligible for some exemptions.
Further studies pathways
The three subjects of the PELT course are offered as
electives within the following courses:
Diploma of Community Service (Child Care)
Diploma of Community Service (Community
Development)
Associate Diploma of Social Science (Residential and
Community Services)
Diploma of Community Service (Welfare Studies)
Advanced Certificate in Managing SACS
Advanced Certificate in Residential and Community
Services
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to be a minimum age of twentythree
and will need to show maturity and understanding
in working with people.
This course is offered in part-time study flexible
learning mode consisting of ninety hours of University
time and ten hours of field experience.
Course structure
AS690 Group Dynamics 30 hours
AS692 Family Structures 30 hours
AS693 Parent Education Programs 30 hours
CO-leadership Experience
10 hours
Application procedure
Applicants should apply through the course application
form available from
The Coordinator,
Parent Education Leadership Training Course
Child Studies and Health Department
144 High Street, Prahran, 3181
Telephone (03) 9214 6865 or 9214 6945.
Further information
Swinburne, telephone 9214 6865.
SC~~~COP Cornmunily Options Program
(COP)
The Community Options Program on Prahran campus
provides a unique opportunity for people with intellectual
disabilities to participate in individualised programs in an
integrated setting.
Career potential
The aim of the program is to provide people with an
intellectual disability with the opportunities to develop
the necessary skills for future employment, further
education or community involvement.
Further studies pathways
Although the program provides no formal pathways into
other courses, individual students are encouraged and
assisted to access further study within and external to
TAFE.
Entry requirements
Applicants should be aged between sixteen and forty-five
years and should be registered with Health and Community
Services Victoria - Intellectual Disability Services.
Course duration
Twelve months to two years.