RTO - TOID 22576 Certificate IV in Community Services
RTO - TOID 22576
Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42015
Speak to us about our NO FEES option. We have a very simple fee waiver process.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding.
What is the course about?
The course has 7 core units and 8 elective units. You will gain knowledge and learn about:
- Working with cultural integrity
- Working with others
- Identifing and responding to client needs
- Working safely and effectively with others
- Working with the community
- Working professionally
| Course Code CHC42015 | CERTIFICATE IV in Community Services Work | Hrs |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Nominal hours |
| Core | ||
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | 100 |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | 80 |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships | 55 |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 55 |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | 80 |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health safety | 40 |
| Electives | ||
| CHCAOD001 | Work in alcohol and other drugs | 80 |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | 50 |
| CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework | 65 |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management | 75 |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | 80 |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 |
| CHCGRP001 | Support group activities | 30 |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 120 |
| Total | 975 | |
How is this course being delivered?
- Workshops 1 day a week over 40 weeks (February to December) 9.30 am to 4.00 pm Supervised tutorials 1/2 day a week for 40 weeks to support understanding and support in completing assessments Each week you will need to spend about 2-3 hours in private study and completing your assessments. If you are not already working in Community Services you are expected to complete 240 hours of voluntary work placement in the sector. This supports you to be work ready. We have clustered delivery (6 clusters in total)
How is this course being assessed?
- Assessment activities during workshop sessions
- Individual and group presentations
- Workplace based assessment
- Plenty of support to complete learning and assessment tasks
Will this course be good for my career?
The Certificate IV in Community Services will support you to:
- Build skills to work in the community services sector.
- Provide a pathway for further study, for example the Diploma in Community Services.
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Great for heaps of community services jobs such as:
- Support worker
- Case worker
- Client contact officer
- Community development officer.
Am I eligible?
- You should be 18 years or older
- You are working, or want to work, in the community services sector.
- If you do not have a job at the moment our staff will work with you to find volunteer work experience to complete your 240 hour work placement.
- This course is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and non–Aboriginal people.
How will I be selected?
- When you contact someone at VACSAL RTO they will talk to you about whether you are eligible to do the course and whether there are places available
Student handbook
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Program Brochure Certificate IV Brochure
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