Diploma of Community Services

Pathway details

Pathway type

This pathway is only available as a Standard pathway. You will need to apply for each course individually as you progress through your studies.

Packaged pathway
Standard pathway
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2 years total, full-time

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NA

NA

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NA

NA

Apply for the entry course
Apply for the Packaged Pathway
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Entry Course

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Campus

Melbourne City

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6 months total, full-time

Basic entry requirements

Entry in to the Certificate IV in Disability Support requires successful completion of ONE of the following: 

  • RMIT's CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) 
  • CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
  • CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
  • CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

You must be at least 18 years of age by the commencement date of the program.

On successful completion of the previous course, apply for the destination course
On successful completion of the previous course, automatically progress to the destination course
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Destination Course

Diploma of Community Services

Campus

Melbourne City

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1.5 years total, full-time

Pathway requirement
Successful completion of RMIT's Certificate IV in Disability Support guarantees entry into the Diploma of Community Services, provided age requirements are met.

How to apply for a Standard Pathway

  • Start by applying for the entry course in this pathway. 
  • After successfully completing the entry course, you can apply for the next course, as long as you meet all the specified requirements.
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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