Course Overview
This course will enable you to work in a range of roles within the community sector, helping you to enrich the lives of others.This qualification is required for community service workers who design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and/or groups. As a Community Service individual or group, you would provide effective care to the community and individual members of the community, and ultimately aim to change their lives for the better.
We know that time is valuable, that is why our nationally recognised courses can be completed in your own time. With flexible learning and payment options, there is no better time to assure your future and employability in your community with a Certificate IV in Community Services.
Total number of units = 15 (7 core units, 8 elective units)
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| Core | |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for client care |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| Electives | |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCCCS033 | Identify and report abuse |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
Enrolment
Enrolment in the program is for a maximum of 24 months. Students must aim to complete modules by the nominated completion date and as a minimum must demonstrate ongoing progression towards completion. Extension for assessment may be awarded at the trainer’s discretion. We take a practical approach to this qualification allowing participants to gain hands-on practice in
working to support clients. Students undertaking this course will be required to demonstrate their ability to use communication, case management, advocacy and support frameworks to assist clients as part of their assessments through a number of guided simulations.
Vocational Placement
This course requires you to undertake a minimum of 40 hours undertaken in an approved community care environment.
Resources Required
All students require computer or tablet with access to the Internet and a program that can open and edit Word documents (this does not have to be Microsoft Office).
Delivery Options
Online
This course is delivered via our online learning system You do not need to come to class, however, you will need to keep in contact with your Educator and attend phone and/or web meetings to complete some of the practical components of your course. Online learning allows you the flexibility of completing your course at your own pace, at times to suit work and other life commitments. You can work on your course at anytime, anywhere supported by your industry experienced Educator via telephone and email communication no matter where you are.
Distance
Distance learning allows you to have the same amount of convenience and flexibility as online or blended learning. The only difference is that instead of studying online, you will be studying via workbooks. Distance learning is perfect for students that prefer to have hard copy resources. Participants wishing to complete their qualification via distance instead of online will incur additional material and postage fees up to the value of $25.00 per unit.
RPL
If you have lots of experience and skills but no formal qualification you might want to consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL is a process whereby you demonstrate that you currently have the required skills and knowledge for particular units/qualifications within the industry that you are experienced. RPL focuses on your life and work experiences and how they meet the criteria of the national qualifications to find out more about RPL contact us and one of our course advisors will contact you to discuss the RPL process.
Exceptional Value, Flexible Payment and Support you can count on.
Completion of this program results in a Nationally Recognised Qualification, complying with the AQF standard and ASQA standards for Registered Training Organisations and is offered by the Care Academy; a division of Grow Training Group, RTO Provider 45109
