Certificate IV in Community Services

Course Structure

This course may be available in the following ways:

• In-Campus classes;
• Employment-based training and/or assessment.

Course Entry Requirements

All students are required to provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number which will be validated by the College. Qualification and/or Statements of Attainment cannot be issued without the USI number.

Outlined are the pre-requisites for student enrolment. Students must:

• be 15 years or older;
• participate in a course entry interview to determine their needs and assess suitability;
• have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills, for example, to read materials relevant to the course, participate in discussions and observations and apply numerical concepts such as in relation to time management. This will be tested through a LLN assessment as part of the course entry process. Students will need to achieve ACSF Level 2 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.
• provide a current email address for contact and communication.

The specific course entry requirements are:

• Appropriate LLN skills as required to meet industry documentation requirements;
• Digital technology skills as required to meet industry requirements;
• Physical fitness to undertake relevant work roles:
  • Manual Handling;
  • Shift Work;
  • Repetitive tasks;
• All students will need to obtain a clear Federal Police Check and a Working with Children’s check. Without these documents the student will not be able to attend work placement.
• https://secure.prm.net.au
• https://kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/children-safe-organisation/working-with-children-check

It is recommended that students be currently working in industry.

Course Participation Requirements

As a student studying in a face-to-face learning course, you'll need to attend the compulsory in-campus workshops as part of your training.

• 1 to 2 days per week during scheduled college semesters; or
• 2 evenings per week, 3 hours per evening.

The learning program for the CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services includes:

• face-to-face workshops;
• work carried out online and in the real world, to broaden depth of knowledge or through self-directed research for projects and assignments;
• written knowledge assessments;
• research projects.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who have completed internal or external training may be able to have these skills acknowledged through recognition of prior learning. This request should take place at the time of enrolment to enable completion of an RPL Application form and issue of the RPL Self-Assessment pack. Please call 1800 952 264 for more information about the RPL process.

Units of Competency

To receive this qualification, students must complete 7 core units and 8 elective units (15 units in total). The 8 elective units have been chosen to align with industry requirements.

Core Units

CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support process
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Qualification Awarded

After successfully completing this course, students will be eligible to receive the nationally endorsed CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for graduates of this course may include the following job roles:

• Alcohol and Drug Officer;
• Child Protection Officer;
• Community Development Officer;
• Community Support Officer;
• Counsellor;
• Crisis Intervention Worker;
• Juvenile Justice Officer;
• Multicultural Support Officer;
• Welfare Worker;
• Youth Worker.

Funding

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility rules apply.

• NSW Fee Free
• Smart and Skilled