Certificate IV in Community Services

National ID: CHC42015 | State ID: AWL8

Do you want to make a difference for communities?

When you complete the Certificate IV in Community Services Work you'll be on your way to a career as an outreach officer, welfare support worker, or case worker.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the community services sector, promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing, responding to critical situations, responding to children at risk, assisting collective action, working with cultural diversity, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.

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Entrance Requirements

Course requirements

Job opportunities

Study pathway

Entrance Requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate II or Certificate III

Course requirements

Work placement is a requirement for this course

Work placement is mandatory for completion of this course. SM TAFE will arrange a suitable work placement within industry for you which will involve your attendance at a workplace.

[Other instructions will follow for work placement such as gaining police clearance etc]

Job opportunities

Welfare support worker

Case worker

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

SM TAFE actively promotes the employment availability of course graduates to key industry partners and organisations. We also seek expressions of interest from organisations for the placement of our students into work experience. In addition, this course involves work placement, giving you further opportunity to develop relationships with potential employers. We endeavour to assist students into a career pathway, but please be aware that employment is not guaranteed by us.

To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.

Study pathway

Certificate IV in Community Services - This course

Diploma of Community Services

Diploma of Youth Work

Delivery location, important dates and study options

All year round

Armadale - Part Time-Self Paced

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	6 months
When	All year round
Where	Armadale
How	Part Time Self Paced

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCDIS001	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS011	Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing

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This course is available to start anytime for online study.

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Semester 1

Armadale - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 1
Where	Armadale
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS021	Respond to suspected abuse
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCVOL001	Be an effective volunteer
HLTAID003	Provide first aid

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This course uses TAFE Admissions. Applications open soon for Semester 2.

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Bentley - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 1
Where	Bentley
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS008	Develop strategies to address unmet needs
CHCCCS010	Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact
CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment

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This course uses TAFE Admissions. Applications open soon for Semester 2.

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Mandurah - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 1
Where	Mandurah
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS008	Develop strategies to address unmet needs
CHCCCS010	Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact
CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment

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This course uses TAFE Admissions. Applications open soon for Semester 2.

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Murdoch - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 1
Where	Murdoch
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS008	Develop strategies to address unmet needs
CHCCCS010	Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact
CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment

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This course in this study mode is full in Semester 1. See other study options or applications for this course open again in April for Semester 2 study, 2020.

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Semester 2

Armadale - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 2
Where	Armadale
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS021	Respond to suspected abuse
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCVOL001	Be an effective volunteer
HLTAID003	Provide first aid

Apply now

This course uses TAFE Admissions. Applications open soon for Semester 2.

Find out more

Print course study plan

Bentley - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 2
Where	Bentley
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS008	Develop strategies to address unmet needs
CHCCCS010	Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact
CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Apply now

This course uses TAFE Admissions. Applications open soon for Semester 2.

Find out more

Print course study plan

Mandurah - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 2
Where	Mandurah
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS008	Develop strategies to address unmet needs
CHCCCS010	Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact
CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Apply now

This course uses TAFE Admissions. Applications open soon for Semester 2.

Find out more

Print course study plan

Murdoch - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 2
Where	Murdoch
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS008	Develop strategies to address unmet needs
CHCCCS010	Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact
CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Find out more

This course in this study mode is full in Semester 1. See other study options or applications for this course open again in April for Semester 2 study, 2020.

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CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services

Do you want to make a difference for communities?

Entrance Requirements

Course requirements

Job opportunities

Study pathway

Work placement is a requirement for this course

Delivery location, important dates and study options

All year round

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Indicative fees and charges

VET Student Loans

International students

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Recognition of Prior Learning

Core

Elective

Semester 1

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Indicative fees and charges

VET Student Loans

International students

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Recognition of Prior Learning

Core

Elective

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Indicative fees and charges

VET Student Loans

International students

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Recognition of Prior Learning

Core

Elective

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Indicative fees and charges

VET Student Loans

International students

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Recognition of Prior Learning

Core

Elective

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Indicative fees and charges

VET Student Loans

International students

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Recognition of Prior Learning

Core

Elective

Semester 2

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Indicative fees and charges

VET Student Loans

International students

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Recognition of Prior Learning

Core

Elective

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Indicative fees and charges