CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services

Learning Mode

Online/Virtual/FacetoFace

Location

SA

Duration

12 Months

Study Load

Part-time/Full-time

Course Overview

This nationally recognised Certificate IV qualification equips you to design and deliver person-centred services for individuals and community groups with diverse and complex needs. It provides the skills to build effective client relationships, assess and respond to needs, and advocate for client rights. You’ll gain expertise in crisis intervention, addressing family violence, mental health issues, and child harm, as well as managing stress and working within legal and ethical frameworks. Graduates will be prepared for community service roles, including support worker, intake worker, community worker, and client services officer. The qualification also covers developing networks, partnerships, and community development.

Prerequisites

No prerequisties required

Units of Competency

1 The World of Work

  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk

2 Communication, Diversity and Interacting with Others

  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
  • CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  • CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

3 Responding to Issues in Community Work

  • CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis
  • CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
  • CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  • CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

4 Frontline Responses

  • BSBINS302 Organise workplace information
  • CHCINM002 Meet community information needs
  • CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
  • HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) credit may be granted for relevant prior study or experience. For more details on the RPL process, visit: RPL page

 

Fee

Full Fee: between $465 – $6000 Subsidies by the Australian and South Australian Government are available for eligible candidates.
For more information visit https://socialrelations.edu.au//fees-and-payment/

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the cultural, spiritual and economic sovereignty of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We understand that the ongoing violation of this sovereignty continues to harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s relationships, health, wellbeing and aspirations.

We are committed to strengthening the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

We recognise that respecting and nurturing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is a benefit for all Australians.

We especially honour the Kaurna Elders of the Adelaide Plains and the Elders of the River Murray and Mallee Region, which includes: Ngaiawang, Ngawait, Nganguruku, Erawirung, Ngintait, Ngaraite, Ngarkat and small parts of Maraura and Daanggali, and Elders of Barngarla Country in the Far North and Boandik Land in Mount Gambier, upon whose country Relationships Australia South Australia offices are located.

As educators we recognise the Ancient Universities and ways of knowing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have existed for millennia, and we respect and honour First Nations expertise.