Facilitates community development initiatives and collective solutions within a community to address issues, needs and problems associated with recreational, health, housing, employment, and other welfare matters.
Skill Level: 2
Occupation List: STSOL
Specialisations:
Community Development Officer
Community Support Worker
Housing Officer
Your Potential Pathways to Permanent Residency
189 Independent | 190 State | 491 State | 491 Family | 186 Direct | 494 SESR | 482 TSS | 407 Training | 485 Graduate |
| NO | YES | YES | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | NO (unless degree) |
Education Requirement
It is important to select a course which is accredited by the Australian Community Workers Association.
ACWA accredited courses are those that we have determined meet the industry standards for course content; course duration; fieldwork placements; teaching staff and student resources.
| Education | Cost | Access to Graduate Visa |
| Diploma of Community Services | 26,080 | No |
| Bachelor of Community Services | 56,400 for 3 years in Perth | Yes |
| WA schools | 23,500 | No |
| SA Schools | 30,120 | No |
| NSW | 26,000 | No |
| Regional Qld | 24,700 | No |
| Northern Territory | Not available for international students. | N/A |
Skills Assessment with Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA)
| Requirement | What you need to know |
AQF level 5 Qualification
| Either 1) Study Accredited Course 2) AQF Qualification level 5 3) Diploma or higher in Community Services |
Minimum English Requirement
| Either 1) English Test Results (IELTS 7.0 all bands or PTE 65) 2) Study conducted in English. 3) Two years industry experience in an English-speaking country 4) Suitable Skills Assessment within the last 6 months. |
| Work Experience Requirement | If you study an accredited course, there is no work experience requirement. Should you study a course not accredited, you will need 1-year full time experience in the past 4 years. |
| Knowledge Requirement | Qualification must be issued in the last four (4) years or A minimum of 3 months full time employment at the required skill level or 6 months relevant employment in the past 18 months. |
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