Certificate IV in Community Services Work

CHC40708

This Course is for:

Workers who provide a range of services and interventions to clients, and/or implement health promotion and community interventions. Work may take place in a range of contexts such as community based organisations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services. Workers may have supervisory responsibilities.
At the completion of this qualification the participant will be able to design and deliver programs that aim to enhance individual and groups well-being.
Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services.

Career Options:

Community Support Worker
Case Worker
Support Worker
Welfare Support Worker
Family Support Worker
Outreach Officer
Mental Health Worker
Health Education Officer
Drug and Alcohol Worker

Listed below are the Core and Elective units which are included in the Certificate IV in Community Services Work:

To gain this qualification you will need to complete a total of 14 units of competency consisting of 10 Compulsory Units and 4 Elective Units.

Code	Title	Core/Elective
CHCD412A	Work within a community development framework	C
CHCCHILD401A	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	C
CHCCOM403A	Use targeted communication skills to build relationships	C
CHCCS400A	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework	C
CHCCS411A	Work effectively in the community sector	C
CHCCS412D	Deliver and develop client services	C
CHCCS422A	Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately	C
CHCORG405C	Maintain an effective work environment	C
HLTHIR403B	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers	C
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to OHS processes	C
CHCNET404A	Facilitate links with other services	E
CHCCM401D	Undertake case management	E
CHCGROUP403D	Plan and conduct group activities	E
CHCAD401D	Advocate for clients	E

WHAT DOES THE COURSE PROVIDE?

Certificate IV in Community Services Work is a nationally recognised accredited course which provides the necessary skills and training to work within aged care and community care organisations.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS QUALIFICATION?

On completion of the course you will be qualified to work as an Community Support Worker, Case Worker, Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Mental Health Worker.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

TRAINING DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

This training is offered, either by face to face, flexible work based or distance studies. Assessment is competency based. Your tutor will provide you with the information required for this qualification.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Our students are our main priority and as such, we endeavour to support them in their studies. A variety of student support methods is offered, from ongoing one on one tutorial support as arranged between tutor and student by making an appointment, to group support when required. A tutor is available to answer and assist with any questions the student may have.

QUALIFICATION

On completion of the course the student will receive a Certificate IV in Community Services Work. Those who complete only part of the course will receive a Statement of Attainment for units completed.