Lincoln Institute of Higher Education (LIHE) trading as Lincoln Education Australia (LEA)
Program Description
The Bachelor of Community Service course is designed to prepare graduates with broad and coherent knowledge, insight, and practical experience in working within the community services sector. In the course students will study social science subjects such as psychology, sociology, politics, law, and health which inform working in the community service sector. Students will develop skills in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and with diversity. They will further develop knowledge and skills in counselling, community development, policy development and group work. The course equips students with vital skills to support vulnerable communities, address market gaps and align with demographic trends and national priorities. This robust program focuses on pivotal areas like childcare, aged care, disability services, family trauma, and substance abuse, fostering a balance between social justice and the law. family violence, Justice systems, international community services, or disaster management and recovery. Students will be prepared as job-ready ethical professionals with entrepreneurial capabilities, effective communication skills and socially responsible practices for a global,21st -century society.
Duration : 36 Months Subjects : 24
Level : AQF 7 CRICOS Course Code : 117351E
The Bachelor of Community Service course is designed to prepare graduates with broad and coherent knowledge, insight, and practical experience in working within the community services sector. In the course students will study social science subjects such as psychology, sociology, politics, law, and health which inform working in the community service sector. Students will develop skills in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and with diversity. They will further develop knowledge and skills in counselling, community development, policy development and group work. The course equips students with vital skills to support vulnerable communities, address market gaps and align with demographic trends and national priorities. This robust program focuses on pivotal areas like childcare, aged care, disability services, family trauma, and substance abuse, fostering a balance between social justice and the law, family violence, Justice systems, international community services, or disaster management and recovery. Students will be prepared as job-ready ethical professionals with entrepreneurial capabilities, effective communication skills and socially responsible practices for a global, 21st -century society.
As a graduate of this course, you will be prepared for work in a complex modern society. The course helps you to develop core attributes such as creative and critical and thinking, effective communication and collaboration, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, evidence-based practice and innovative solutions, cultural awareness, ethical competence and leadership skills that will allow you to engage across a variety of industries.
Graduates of this Bachelor of Community Service degree will be in high demand across various industries and sectors due to their distinctive blend of cultural and social proficiencies. They will be adequately equipped for diverse career opportunities, such as:
- Family Support Worker
- Case Manager
- Family Counsellor
- Disability Services Worker
- Housing Officer
- Youth Worker
- Social Services Specialists
- Childcare Workers
Year 1
| Subject Code | Name of Subject | CP | Prerequisite | Corequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | ||||
| XXXX70100 | Academic Literacies | 0 | Nil | Nil |
| BCS5101 | Introduction to Community Services Work | 4 | Nil | Nil |
| BCS5102 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | Nil | Nil |
| BCS5103 | Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander | 4 | Nil | Nil |
| BCS5104 | Introduction to Sociology and Politics | 4 | Nil | Nil |
| S2 | ||||
| BCS5105 | Interpersonal Communication, Ethics and Practice | 4 | Nil | Nil |
| BCS5106 | Health and Wellbeing | 4 | Nil | Nil |
| BCS5107 | Diversity and Community Services | 4 | Nil | Nil |
| BCS5108 | Social Policy | 4 | Nil | Nil |
Year 2
| Subject Code | Name of Subject | CP | Prerequisite | Corequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | ||||
| BCS5201 | Working with Groups | 4 | BCS5105 | Nil |
| BCS5202 | Community Development | 4 | BCS5105 | Nil |
| BCS5203 | Counselling Skills | 4 | BCS5105 | Nil |
| BCS5204 | Mental Health and Community Services work | 4 | BCS5105 | Nil |
| S2 | ||||
| BCS5205 | Social Research in Community Services | 4 | Nil | BCS5208 |
| BCS5206 | Working with Youth | 4 | BCS5105 | Nil |
| BCS5207 | Aged Care and Community Services | 4 | BCS5105 | Nil |
| BCS5208 | Community Services Fieldwork 1 | 4 | BCS5203 | BCS5205 |
Year 3
| Subject Code | Name of Subject | CP | Prerequisite | Corequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | ||||
| BCS5301 | Disability and the NDIS | 4 | BCS5205 | Nil |
| BCS5302 | Case Management & Care Planning | 4 | BCS5205 | Nil |
| Elective* | 4 | Nil | Nil | |
| BCS5303 | Families and Child Wellbeing and Protection | 4 | BCS5205 | Nil |
| S2 | ||||
| BCS5304 | Community Services Fieldwork 2 | 8 | BCS5205 | BCS5305 |
| BCS5305 | Social Development and Community Services (capstone) | 4 | BCS5205 | BCS5304 |
| Elective*+ | 4 | Nil | Nil | |
| BCS5208 | Community Services Fieldwork 1 | 4 | BCS5203 | BCS5205 |
| Elective* | ||||
| BCS5306 | Working in the Justice Systems | 4 | Nil | |
| BCS5307 | Family and Domestic Violence | 4 | Nil | |
| BCS5308 | Working Internationally | 4 | Nil | |
| BCS5309 | Disaster Management & Recovery | 4 | Nil | |
Intake:
There are three intakes each year in March, July and November.
Domestic Students:
Academic Requirements
- Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 with a minimum ATAR of 65 (or equivalent qualification), or alternative ATAR with interview;
- Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program; and,
- One (1) year of university studies
Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Assumed Knowledge
In keeping with the Australian university sector standards and comparator institutions, LIHE will require applicants for study in the Bachelor of Community Services course to have a mid-range level of assumed Social Science based knowledge as “Community Development and Social Change, or equivalent” for successful study. The academic requirements and English language requirements are shown below.
English language requirements:
English language requirements for admission into Bachelor of Community Service is:
Domestic Students
- A Unit 3-4 sequence in English with a study score of at least 30 in Units 3 & 4 English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in Units 3 & 4 English, Literature or English Language
Additional entry requirements
LIHE does not accept students under the age of 18. You are required to have turned 18 before the first day of Orientation week.
Application for admission into some LIHE courses may require you to attend an interview or submit a portfolio.
Equity measures
LIHE facilitates access to applicants from underrepresented and/or disadvantaged groups, including:
- Part or full-time carers
- Persons with disabilities
- Persons experiencing mental or physical health concerns
- Mature-age applicants
- Single parents
- People for whom English is a second language
- Persons who identify as LGBTI
International Students:
Academic Requirements
- Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 with a minimum ATAR of 65 (or equivalent qualification), or alternative ATAR with interview; or
- Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program; or
- One (1) year of university studies.
Applicants who do not meet the formal academic entry requirements may be considered on a case by-case basis.
The following English language requirements apply for international students or local applicants with international qualifications:
- IELTS: An overall IELTS band score of 6.5 with at least 6.0; or
- TOEFL (Internet-based): An overall score 86 with a minimum of 21; or
- CAE Advanced (CAE) or CAE Proficiency (CPE): An overall score of 176 with a minimum of 169; or
- PTE Academic: An overall writing communicative score of 58 with a minimum score of 52.
Proof of English language proficiency shall not be older than 2 years from the date of commencement of the course applied for.
Applicants who do not meet the English proficiency requirements may be made a conditional offer pending successful completion of an approved intensive English language course and meeting the required standard prior to commencement.
Additional entry requirements
LIHE does not accept students under the age of 18. You are required to have turned 18 before the first day of Orientation week.
Application for admission into some LIHE courses may require you to attend an interview or submit a portfolio.
Equity measures
LIHE facilitates access to applicants from underrepresented and/or disadvantaged groups, including:
- Part or full-time carers
- Persons with disabilities
- Persons experiencing mental or physical health concerns
- Mature-age applicants
- Single parents
- People for whom English is a second language
- Persons who identify as LGBTI
LIHE requires 12 hours per week of scheduled classes and self-directed study for a 4-credit point subject. This workload requirement typically comprises 3 hours of directed teaching and learning activities in lecture or workshop settings and 7-9 hours of self-directed study. Students should expect to spend approximately 10-12 hours per week over 12 weeks (a total of roughly 144 hours) on learning activities for each subject.
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