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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.
This course is available for online study.
Look out for the self-paced option below to apply. Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and instructions for getting started studying this course online.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 July 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
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
Work placement
Job opportunities
Study pathway
| 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 |
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]
Work placement is a requirement for this course
This course has a mandatory work placement component that all students must complete. South Metropolitan TAFE will assist students in finding a suitable work placement by working with our industry partners. Please be aware that industries and employers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which has meant that some work placements have been cancelled, put on hold or student places significantly reduced. While every effort is being made to work with our industry partners to secure work placements during this unprecedented time, there may be delays in students being placed. As a result of these delays some students may take longer than the expected time to complete their course. Lecturing staff will keep all students up to date, and will inform students if this may affect them and cause a delay in finishing their course.
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
This course may be offered with a blended, flexible delivery model to enable social distancing measures to be undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach may include a mix of online and classroom based delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements. Lecturers will provide any specific instructions if your training delivery style needs to change.
All year round
Armadale - Online studyOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| 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 |