How Do You Become a Community Worker in Australia?

ACWA (Australian Community Workers Association) is the skills assessment body for the Community Worker occupation. If your diploma is ACWA accredited, no prior work experience is required for the skills assessment — a significant advantage over occupations that demand years of relevant experience first.

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What English Score Do You Need for Skills Assessment?

For the Community Worker skills assessment, you need a minimum of 7.0 in each band of IELTS, or the PTE equivalent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Diploma of Community Services take?

The course takes 1.5 to 2 years to complete, depending on the institution you enrol with.

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How much does this course cost in Australia?

Course fees start from $19,500 in total, with an initial deposit starting from $2,500. Exact pricing varies by institution and intake.

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Is Community Worker a skilled migration occupation in Australia?

Yes. Community Worker sits on the STSSL, which covers subclasses 190 and 491 — Australia's state-nominated and regional skilled visa pathways.

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Do I need work experience for the skills assessment?

No, as long as your Diploma of Community Services is ACWA accredited, you do not need prior work experience to pass the skills assessment.

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What English score do I need for the skills assessment?

You need a minimum of 7.0 in each band of IELTS (or the PTE equivalent) for the ACWA skills assessment.

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Ready to Start Your Community Services Pathway?

RACC Australia matches you with the right ACWA-accredited institution based on your budget, intake timing, and state preference — and we don't charge any service fee for your Student Visa Application.

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Book a Online Consultation to get a personalised course and school recommendation, confirm your intake date, and start your visa application process today.