CHC42021| 112371H

Certificate IV in Community Services

Certificate IV in Community Services

This mid-level qualification will help you advance your career in community services by giving you the skills you need to support individuals and groups through person-centered services. Whether you are seeking to start a career in community services or want to further develop your existing skills, Certificate IV in Community Services is a great choice.


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WAYS TO STUDY

Classroom-based training

TRAINING LOCATIONS

Brisbane

Gold Coast

TUITION FEES

Onshore: $9,500

Offshore: $11,000

Course Overview

CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services will give you the practical skills and knowledge to work with a diverse range of people in community, residential and health care settings. It will also equip you with the foundation skills required to undertake further study in the field. This qualification is also a pathway to tertiary education.

Why study this course?

Progress your career in the community services sector with this intermediate-level course that will qualify you to work in a diverse range of settings. Certificate IV in Community Services will give you the practical skills and knowledge to work with a diverse range of people in the community, residential and healthcare settings. It will also equip you with the foundation skills required to undertake further study in the field.

The Community Services Industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Australia with an estimated 50,000+ new jobs to be created within the industry by 2023 (Source: joboutlook.gov.au).

Potential job outcomes of the qualification

After the completion of this course, you will be ready to take on a variety of job roles within the industry like –

  • Community Support Worker
  • Welfare Support Worker
  • Case Worker (Community Services)
  • Domestic Violence Worker
  • Outreach Officer
  • Community Education Workers
  • Court Support Worker
  • Community Legal Officers
  • Welfare Rights Worker
  • Family Support Worker

Course Duration

The total course duration for CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services is 52 weeks. This includes:

  • Compulsory orientation and course induction on the first Monday of every month.
  • 20 hours per week x 52 weeks (inclusive of compulsory holiday breaks)

Course Delivery and Assessable methods

DP Training offers a class based mode of study including:

  • Classroom-based training
  • Written workbooks
  • Case study/simulated role play
  • Oral questioning/ examination

Training Locations

DP Training Campus

  • Brisbane – 162 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
  • Gold Coast –Level 3, Unit 7, 52 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215
Brisbane Campus

Our Brisbane Campus is located at 162 Abbotsford Road Bowen Hills, Queensland 4006. The campus can easily be accessed via both car and public transport. There is both free street parking, and secure paid parking available near-by the campus. Our campus is conveniently located less than 10 minutes’ walk from the Bowen Hills train station and less than 5 minutes from several bus stops, making this campus very accessible.

The facilities at our campus were specially designed with quality training in mind, with multiple specialised training rooms available, as well as a practical workplace simulation Room. This simulation room is so you can practise and learn specialised skills and techniques in a safe environment.

For your convenience, our campus also has kitchen facilities, so you are welcome to bring your own refreshments, alternatively there are also several local cafés within walking distance that can be accessed.

Gold Coast Campus

Our Gold Coast Campus is located at 7/52 Davenport Street, Southport, Queensland 4215. The campus can easily be accessed via car and public transport. There is both free street parking and secure paid parking available nearby the campus.  Our campus is conveniently located just 2 minute’s walk from the Southport light rail station.

The facilities at our campus were specially designed with quality training in mind, with multiple specialised training rooms available. For your convenience, our campus also has kitchen facilities, so you are welcome to bring your own refreshments, alternatively, there are also several local cafés and restaurants within a short walking distance that can be accessed.

Course Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed year 12 schooling (or equivalent). Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of application and must be 18 years of age at the commencement of the course. Students must also be able to obtain several security clearance checks.

We accept the following English tests and levels for entry into VET courses.

TestVET Requirements
IELTS Academic ModuleMinimum overall score of 6.0
Cambridge Advanced English (Certificate in Advanced English)**Minimum overall score of 169
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic ModuleMinimum overall score of 50
TOEFL Internet Based Test (iBT) (only accepted if test is taken on or before 25 July 2023)*Minimum overall score of 64
*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.
**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period are still accepted.

Application Requirements

Prospective students must complete in FULL an International Student Application Form, attaching ALL requisite supporting documentation, submitting via email to: info@dptrainingconsultancy.com

Fees

TuitionApplication Fee
(non-refundable)
Course
Material Fee
Total
Onshore$9,500$300$300$10,100
Offshore$11,000$300$300$11,600
Please find the complete course fee guide here.

DP training offers Flexible payment plans for international students. Contact us for details.

Course Structure

CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services is made up of 15 Units of Competency (7 core units and 8 elective units). DP Training has selected these elective units to reflect the current needs of the industry.

Students must meet the theory and practical requirements of each unit of competency within the course duration of 52 weeks.

Core Units
Unit CodeUnit Name
CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
Unit CodeUnit Name
CHCCCS006Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS010Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCOM001Provide first point of contact
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
CHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behavior
To receive an award for this qualification Students are required to complete all units listed above as competent within a period of 52 weeks.

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*Extract from NCVER Australian vocational education and training statistics, VET Student Outcomes 2021, Developing Personnel Training & Consultancy Qualification Completers. National Centre for Vocational Education Research