Certificate IV in Community Services

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

Turn your compassion for others into a successful career

Course code

CHC42015

On campus

Not available On campus

Online

Applications Open

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full time 12 months (2 modules per study period) part time 2 years (1 module per study period), plus any additional time required to complete course workplace requirements.

Start dates

7 Dec, 25 Jan, 19 April, 12 Jul and 4 Oct

• Read more about this course

  This nationally-recognised qualification is a great introduction to work in the community sector and may lead to roles such as an outreach officer or support worker.
  
  Experienced TAFE teachers will guide you through the course content which includes case studies and scenarios, interactive resources and activities.
  
  You’ll study flexibly in our supportive online learning environment with weekly webinars and seven-day student support. You can choose whether to study one or two modules at a time, during four 10-week study periods each year

• Course units

  Module 1 - Working legally, ethically and safely

  CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

  HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

  Module 2 - Key principles in community services

  CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework

  CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion

  Module 3 - Assessing co-existing needs

  CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs

  Module 4 - Communication skills in community services

  CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships

  CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

  CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service

  Module 5 - Working collaboratively with diverse people and networks

  CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

  CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

  Module 6 - Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

  CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of the client

  Module 7 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

  CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions

  CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

  Module 8 - Develop plans and provide information

  CHCEDU009 Provide parenting, health and well-being education

  CHCCDE007 Develop and provide community projects

  Module 9 - Provide First Aid

  First Aid

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV in Community Services	Diploma Of Community Services	Bachelor Of Community Services
  Possible job outcome	support worker outreach officer community education worker	migrant / refugee advocate community corrections officer domestic violence outreach worker case manager child protection practitioner youth worker juvenile justice support worker	case manager domestic violence outreach worker juvenile justice support worker welfare coordinator migrant / refugee advocate community corrections officer child protection practitioner

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Applicants are required to complete BSKB and must obtain exit level 3 in both literacy and numeracy (working at level 4)., Applicants must also be currently employed in the sector or have an approved volunteer arrangement to complete certain tasks in the workplace.

• Fees

  Indicative course fees	Concession	Student eligible for government-subsidised training	Full fee paying
  Module 1 - Working legally, ethically and safely	$87.40	$437.00	$1,045.00
  Module 2 - Key principles in community services	$115.00	$575.00	$1,375.00
  Module 3 - Assessing co-existing needs	$73.60	$368.00	$880.00
  Module 4 - Communication skills in community services	$105.80	$529.00	$1,265.00
  Module 5 - Working collaboratively with diverse people and networks	$110.40	$552.00	$1,320.00
  Module 6 - Facilitate the interests and rights of clients	$92.00	$460.00	$1,100.00
  Module 7 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence	$115.00	$575.00	$1,375.00
  Module 8 - Develop plans and provide information	$133.40	$667.00	$1,595.00
  Module 9 - Provide First Aid	N/A	N/A	N/A
  Payable	$832.60	$4,163.00	$9,955.00

  *Indicative fees as published are based on typical annual student contact hours per course, and are subject to change, given individual circumstances at enrolment.
  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.