Certificate IV in Community Services Work
- Course Code
- CHC40708
- Course Type
- Accredited Course
- Course Level
- Skills Building
- Department
- Health and Community Services
- Course Location
- Yallourn
- Course Duration
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Full Time: 1 year
- Course Cost
- For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
- Study Modes
- On Campus; Full time
- Starting Date
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Full Time:
- February 2013
- Times
- 9.00 am to 3.30 pm
Course Overview
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of services and interventions to clients, and/or who implement community education and interventions. Work may take place in a range of contexts such as community based organizations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services and workers who may have supervisory responsibilities.
This course also includes approximately 200 hours of industry placement which will be arranged by GippsTAFE.
Qualifications And Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Community Services Work.Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Employment Prospects
- Case Worker
- Domestic Violence Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Outreach Officer
- Welfare Worker/Welfare Support Worker
- Community Services Worker
- Early Intervention Homelessness Worker
- Health Education Officer
Entry Requirements
Reasonable reading and writing skills.How To Apply
Direct to InstituteAssessment
- Practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions
- Oral presentations
- Case studies
- Group projects
- Group discussions
- Assignments
- Workbooks
Opportunities For Further Study
Diploma of Community Services WorkSpecialist Course Information
Police check and Working with Children's check requiredCan prospective students enrol in individual units?
No.Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Core units (9) | |
| CHCCD412B |
Work within a community development framework |
| CHCHILD401B | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCCOM403A | Use targeted communication skills to build relationships |
| CHCCS400C |
Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework |
| CHCCS411C | Work effectively in the community sector |
| CHCCS412E | Deliver and develop client services |
| CHCCS422B |
Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately |
| CHCORG405E | Maintain an effective work environment |
| HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients & co-workers |
| Elective Units | |
| HLTWHS300A |
Contribute to WHS processes |
| CHCCM503C | Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management |
| CHCNET4048 | Facilitate links with other services |
| CHCGROUP403D | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCAOD402B | Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector |
| HLTFA311B | Apply first aid |
| We are delivering a Skills Set in Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health to compliment this course |
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| CHCAOD402B | Work effectively in the alcohol and other drug sector |
| CHCAOD406E | Work with clients who are intoxicated |
| CHCAOD408B | Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues |
| CHCMH401A | Work effectively in mental health settings |
| CHCCS514B | Recognise and respond to individuals at risk |
| CHCMH402B | Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes |
| CHCMH403A | Establish and maintain communication and relationships to support the recovery process |
| CHCMH404B | Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process |