CHC42021 – Certificate IV in Community Services
- Duration:
6 Months
- Delivery Mode:
Blended
- Start Date:
Enroll Anytime
- Recognition:
Nationally Recognised Training
Quality Assurance: As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Hammond Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) & the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and units of competency.
Course Overview
CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services reflects the role of community service workers who deliver and support person-centred services to individuals and groups. Workers may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual persons, groups or communities across a range of services. At this level, workers may be autonomous with limited responsibility within established parameters and may supervise others. Work may take place in a range of community service, case work or case management contexts. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Job Outcomes
– Disability Support worker
– Allied health assistant
The CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services qualification prepares graduates for various roles in the community services sector. Graduates can pursue the following job outcomes:
- Community Support Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Case Worker
- Outreach Worker
- Intake and Referral Officer
- Domestic Violence Worker
- Youth Support Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
- Community Health Worker
- Tenants Advisory Worker
Students must satisfy the following age, English, and Academic requirements:
- Age: must be 17 years or over
- Undertake Pre-Training Review
- Undertake LLN and digital numeracy assessment: Learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy (ACSF Level 3) are desirable to participate in the course.
- Moderate level of computer literacy and has access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone with internet access
We understand that paying the full fee upfront can be challenging for some students, which is why we offer easy interest-free instalment plans to make it more affordable. We also have discounted plans available for eligible students, so be sure to ask us about these options when you enquire.
Contact us at 03 8370 3170 or 0435 334 552 for further information.
Delivery methods:
The range of delivery methods may include, but is not limited to the following:
- Lectures / Instructions
- Pre-reading
- Demonstrations and modeling
- Practice opportunities
- Brainstorming activities
- Group discussions.
- Guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities, group work or project-based case studies.
Delivery Structure:
- The delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops, and work placement.
- The unit of competency will be delivered and assessed as a stand-alone unit.
Delivery Locations:
- Blended (Live Virtual Class)
- Dandenong (Level 1, 243 Lonsdale Str.,
- Dandenong 3175 VIC)
Werribee (Suite 20, 2-14 Station Pl., Werribee 3030 VIC)
Note:
Additional locations may be allocated to meet a group of learner cohort’s needs and based on demand (if practicable for the RTO)
The CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services qualification offers several pathways for further education and career advancement:
- Further education:
- CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
- Bachelor’s degree programs in related fields such as social work, community services, or human services
Assessment methods may include:
- Knowledge Questions
- Written Assignment & Case Studies
- Projects / Research Reviews
All assessments will be conducted in accordance with the Training Package requirements, Principles of Assessment, and Rules of Evidence (https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards/chapter-4/clauses-1.8-1.12)
No placements hours required.
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions.
15 units must be completed:
- 7 core units
- 8 elective units, consisting of:
At least 6 units from the electives listed below.
Up to 2 units from the list below or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
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 client care
Elective Units:
- CHCCCS004: Assess co-existing needs
- CHCAOD001: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCDIV002: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCPRP003: Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCAOD004: Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCCCS033: Identify and report abuse
- CHCADV002: Provide advocacy and representation services
- CHCPRT025: Identify and report children and young people at risk
Hammond Institute does not use brokers or deliver this course through third party arrangements.