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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.
In such a short time I was able to practice my newly acquired skills in the industry!
"Thank you to TAFE and all the staff for helping me choose and develop my career pathway."
“I would highly recommend the courses as they not only gave me a great deal of knowledge, but also an experience which has resulted in my personal growth."
Entrance Requirements
Course requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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| 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 |
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]
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.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
All year round
Armadale - Part Time-Self PacedOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 6 months |
| When | All year round |
| Where | Armadale |
| How |
Part Time Self Paced |
Semester 1
Armadale - Full Time-ClassroomOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Armadale |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Bentley |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Mandurah |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Murdoch |
| How |
Full Time |
Semester 2
Armadale - Full Time-ClassroomOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Armadale |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Bentley |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Mandurah |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Murdoch |
| How |
Full Time |