CHC42015 – Certificate IV in Community Services

Career outcomes may include:

• Aboriginal Health Education Officer,
• Community Support Worker,
• Domestic Violence Worker,
• Women’s Health Educator,
• Case Worker (Community Services),
• Outreach Office.

There are no formal education entry requirements for this course; however successful enrolment into this course will require that you:

• Sit an internal language, literacy and numeracy test
• Have basic computer skills (e.g. the ability to access and use word processing applications, email and internet) and a reliable internet connection and working computer or laptop (not tablets or mobile devices)
• Can deal with physical demands of manual tasks (e.g. bending, squatting, kneeling, and repetitive movements, carrying) and have the ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time, both walking and standing as this may be a requirement of future positions
• Are eligible to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card). For more information visit https://bit.ly/35Dz4gP
• Have, or be eligible to obtain, a Yellow Card. For more information visit https://bit.ly/2L9lzMt
• Are willing to obtain a National Police Check Clearance Certificate. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3fr5mjN.

Please note: Prospective students must have all of the above checks completed prior to commencement of study to ensure they meet eligibility. Please see below for further details, this will also be discussed during your enrolment process.

• All training delivered online via our eLearning platform and Zoom.
• 2 days per week: 16 weeks full-time or 32 weeks part-time. 9.30 am to 3.30 pm
• Self-paced study options are available, and are subject to specific conditions and agreements.

Monthly, however you should ensure that you have returned all enrolment documents before close of business on the preceding Wednesday.

This course is made up of 15 units of competency including seven core units and eight elective units.

Core units

• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
  CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
  CHCCOM002 Use communication to buildrelationships
  CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  CHCADV001 Facilitate the right and interests of clients

Elective units

• CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
• CHCAOD001 Work in alcohol and other drugs context
• CHCCOM005 Use communication to build relationships
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
• CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically Core
• CHCCCS008 Develop strategies to address unmet needs
• CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

In Queensland you may be eligible for funding through various programs:

• The Higher Level Skills program is funded by the Queensland Government and will include a small contribution fee to be paid by the client.
• Alternatively, through our program which is funded by the Department of Social Services (Federal Government)

These options will be discussed during your enrolment process.

You are required to complete 120 hours of vocational placement. Carers Queensland will assist to secure opportunities if you do not have industry connections.