We’re thrilled to hear that the Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support is being offered by the University of Tasmania fee-free in 2025.
This course has been specifically designed to provide a contemporary qualification for people who:
- Are already working in disability, mental health, aged care, youth work and other social and community services seeking a university qualification which builds upon and evidences their sector experience, or
- Are interested in starting a career in the social care and community services sectors, or
- Have completed previous study (such as our Undergraduate Certificate) and would like to build upon this qualification.
The Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support comprises 8 units (subjects) which can be studied either part-time (1-2 units per semester) or full-time (3-4 units per semester). The course can be studied fully online, allowing participants to build the contemporary knowledge, skills and practices foundational to a broad range of ‘helping professional’ roles, from anywhere in Australia.
Completion of the Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support will also provide graduates with one year of advanced standing toward a Bachelor of Social Work.
Important information:
- The fee waiver currently ONLY applies to study that takes place in the 2025 calendar year. If you study part-time and do not complete all of the units in 2025, you may need to pay fees for any additional units taken in 2026 or beyond (can be deferred through the Australian Government’s HECS/HELP program).
- The fee waiver ONLY applies to units undertaken as part of the new Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support structure (Z1H). The units available for waiver are outlined on this page under ‘Course Structure’.
- If you have already completed units from the Undergraduate Certificate in Community Support, Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support and Associate Degree in Applied Health and Community Support, these can be credited into the new Diploma.
- You may have already had communication from a Student Adviser regarding the best option for you in 2025, this information was shared prior to the approval of the Z1H fee waiver. If you would like to explore your options given this new information, please respond to that communication trail.
- If you have any further questions about how you might make the most of this opportunity and what options are available to you, please contact U.Connect@utas.edu.au
Course Summary:
- Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support
- Fee-Free study in 2025
- February (Semester 1) or July (Semester 2) start
- Part-time or Full-time study options
- Fully online
- Eligible for credit or recognition of prior learning for previous study
- Real-world assessments (no exams)
- Apply now
There is an info session being held at the Dorset Employment Connect Office on Thursday 13 February at 1030am, please let us know if you’d like to attend by emailing admin@dorsetec.org.au