Certificate IV in Community Services

Student entry requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School Year 12 or has completed an AQF Certificate IV level qualification.
• Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, reports  and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure and reporting hazards. Learners are  required to pass an online LLN assessment test
• Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course and  must be able to use intermediate level Word features in order to produce and present word-processed  documents/ reports.
• Have access to a laptop and internet to complete this online course.
• Have a valid Working with Children Check (or be prepared to  obtain this prior to work placement)
• Have a valid Police Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to  work placement)
• Have the required immunisations, including COVID-19  vaccination, as required to attend the placement facility. Please  note, additional immunisations may be required given Government or placement facility’s health policy changes.
• These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the enrolment form and during the enrolment interview.

While completing the CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services qualification from Hader Institute of Education, you may study the following subjects:

Core Units

• CHCADV001 – Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
• CHCCOM002 – Use communication to build relationships
• CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
• HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client car

Elective Units

• CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
• CHCCCS014 – Provide brief interventions
• CHCCCS017 – Provide loss and grief support
• CHCCCS020 – Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
• CHCCDE019 – Work within a community development framework
• CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
• CHCSOH013 – Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness