Bachelor of Human Services

Overview

This course aims to produce graduates who will become workers in rural, regional and urban Australia with knowledge and skills to facilitate their successful and effective engagement in the human services industry. The online nature of the program offers flexible study options making it accessible to students wanting to enter the field or currently working in the field seeking a qualification. An on-campus intensive enables counselling skills practice with peers.

The course aims to produce graduates who are skilled and committed to engaging with ethical and sustainable practices and ongoing professional development and are able to practice in ways that show a commitment to social justice and the processes of reconciliation based on understanding the culture, experiences, histories and contemporary issues of Indigenous Australian communities. Graduates will also apply their understanding of diversity and the 'common good' to work constructively, respectfully and effectively with individuals, families, local and global communities and workplaces.

Admission and Credit

Minimum ATAR required55

Admission

Entry Requirement

A recognised diploma (or AQF equivalent) from the Australian Community Workers Association or a Registered Training Organisation with a work place learning component (refer to credit and pathways section for details)
OR
Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors)
OR
Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification undertaken post-secondary schooling
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
OR
Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
OR
Successful completion of the CSU Connections Program
OR
Successful application via the Schools Recommendation Scheme
OR
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR

Credit

Credit Arrangements

Students who have successfully completed one of the following with a recognised training provider, such as:

Diploma of Community Services

Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and other Drugs)

Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and other Drugs and Mental Health)

Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)

Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling)

Diploma of Community Services (Mental Health)

Diploma of Community Services (Family Intervention)

Diploma of Community Services Work Diploma of Community Development

Diploma of Counselling Diploma of Disability

Diploma of Youth Work

May be awarded credit for the above recognised Diplomas as follows:
Students eligible for 72 points credit require a Diploma (refer to list above) that is accredited with the Australian Community Workers Association. Please refer to their website at http://www.acwa.org.au in the Course Accreditation section.
Credit will be awarded as (a total of 72 points):

HCS111 Introduction to Human Services

HCS221 Law for the Human Services

SOC102 Social Inequality

WEL118 Human Services Organisations

WEL218 Cross-Cultural Competencies

WEL222 Case Management

WEL231 Holistic Eco-Social Approaches in Mental Health

WEL232 Work Place Learning in Human Services 1

Plus one Restricted Elective or Major subject

OR
Students eligible for 64 points credit will require a Diploma (refer to list above) from a Registered Training Organisation. Please refer to the Australian Government Department of Education and Training website at https://training.gov.au for more information.
Credit will be awarded as (a total of 64 points):

HCS111 Introduction to Human Services

HCS221 Law for the Human Services

SOC102 Social Inequality

WEL118 Human Services Organisations

WEL218 Cross-Cultural Competencies

WEL222 Case Management

WEL231 Holistic Eco-Social Approaches in Mental Health

Plus one Restricted Elective or Major subject

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Course information192 Credit Points

Essential set192 Credit Points

The essential set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.

Core subjects128 Credit Points