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CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services

We'll help you to perfect your skills at providing support for people in complex circumstances. 
This course is only offered at one location, see below.
Ballarat - Mt Helen
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Ballarat - Mt Helen
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
-
Length
32 weeks of part-time study
Qualification Code
CHC42021

Free TAFE

This course is in the Free TAFE for Priority Courses list. Find out about the initiative and your eligibility

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

  • Community support worker
  • Family support worker
  • Youth support worker
  • Disability support worker
  • Migrant/refugee officer

The course content below provides all possible units related to the course.  If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.

FOLLOW SAFE WORK PRACTICES FOR DIRECT CLIENT CARE
HLTWHS002
DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN NETWORKS AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS
CHCPRP001
WORK LEGALLY AND ETHICALLY
CHCLEG001
WORK WITH DIVERSE PEOPLE
CHCDIV001
RECOGNISE AND RESPOND APPROPRIATELY TO DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
CHCDFV001
USE COMMUNICATION TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
CHCCOM002
FACILITATE THE INTERESTS AND RIGHTS OF CLIENTS
CHCADV001
PROVIDE FIRST AID
HLTAID011
IDENTIFY AND REPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK
CHCPRT025
REFLECT ON AND IMPROVE OWN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
CHCPRP003
WORK WITH PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
CHCMHS001
PROMOTE ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL SAFETY
CHCDIV002
IMPLEMENT CASE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
CHCCSM010
ASSESS CO-EXISTING NEEDS
CHCCCS004
WORK IN AN ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS CONTEXT
CHCAOD001

2 days per week for 7 hours each day.

Approximately 10 hours per week of non-supervised/independent learning.

For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.

For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.

Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: LCO

National course code: CHC42021

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.

Find out more about eligibility here.

2024 total estimated tuition fees for Certificate IV in Community Services
Concession
Government Subsidised Place		Standard
Government Subsidised Place		Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
$947$4,737$11,772

*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.

Visit our fees and charges page for more information.

Important Information

Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).

Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.

Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student.  Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.

Scholarships

Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs.  Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.

If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.

CHC52121 Diploma of Community Services

A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.

CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

School department

Federation TAFE