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CHC42015 - Certificate IV in Community Services

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification reflects the role of community service workers who design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and/or groups. Workers may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services. At this level, workers may be autonomous with limited responsibility within established parameters, and may be required to supervise and lead other workers in projects or teams. Work may take place in a range of community service settings which include, case work or case management contexts.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, however, it is highly recommended that students have completed Year 10 or equivalent.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $4,530.00 (2022)
Subsidised Full Fee $1,410.00 (2022)
Subsidised Concession Fee $1,020.00 (2022)
Fee for service per unit $302.00 (2022)
Subsidised full fee per unit $94.00 (2022)
Subsidised concession fee per unit $68.00 (2022)
TAFE Priority Training Program fee per unit $51.80 (2022)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
Skill Area
  • Community Services
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Work may take place in a range of community service areas such as mental health, domestic violence, alcohol and other drugs, child protection, youth, casework and case management contexts.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 7 core units
  2. Complete 8 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Mixed Mode courses are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools and/or workshops.
  • Online courses are delivered using online resources only.
  • On-campus courses are delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching at CQUniversity campuses.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details , including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Standard Course Structure

12 - 18 months full-time

  • Online
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs More Information Training.gov Details
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships More Information Training.gov Details
Elective


CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment More Information Training.gov Details
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework More Information Training.gov Details
Optional Elective
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 HLTWHS003 - Maintain work health and safety
1 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
1 CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
2 CHCCOM002 - Use communication to build relationships
2 CHCCCS016 - Respond to client needs
2 CHCCOM001 - Provide first point of contact
3 CHCCSM004 - Coordinate complex case requirements
3 CHCCCS019 - Recognise and respond to crisis situations
3 HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environment
4 CHCCCS004 - Assess co-existing needs
4 CHCADV001 - Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
4 CHCMHS001 - Work with people with mental health issues
5 CHCPRP001 - Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
5 CHCCSM005 - Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
5 CHCCDE003 - Work within a community development framework

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
RPL
Practical Task
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
February: Part Time/Full Time
April: Part Time/Full Time
June: Part Time/Full Time
August: Part Time/Full Time

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
February: Full Time
May: Full Time
July: Full Time
October: Full Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Enrolment Advice

New Students must follow the recommended unit grouping as per the Study Sequence listed in the Course Structure tab.  Students may enrol in one or more units in a cluster.  

Continuing Students should follow the recommended unit groupings where possible, but do have the option to enrol as they have previously.  Continuing students should follow the order of units.  


Subsidy Eligibility Restrictions

To be eligible for Government subsidy, students must be an existing worker in the Community and Health industry, this now includes parents and unpaid carers for NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) participants.  


Resource and Computing Requirements

It is a requirement of enrolment in this course that you have access to the CQUniversity website. You will be required to undertake various components of study in the course using email and the internet.


It is strongly recommended that you have access to a broadband connection or higher to access online resources that would include but are not limited to, email, internet, video conferencing (mic and camera), electronic assessment submission. 


All submissions of assessment must be uploaded electronically to the VET Moodle platform. 


All units of competency will be delivered on-line through the Moodle VET application provided by CQUniversity Australia once you have enrolled. It is also expected that student’s will avail themselves of opportunities to engage with both teaching staff and other students through on-line discussions, forums and/or presentations.