Overview
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.
This qualification may provide an appropriate pathway into higher level qualifications, such as those in aged care, mental health, disability and home and community care.
As a Community Services Worker you are employed in a job where you can empower groups in your community. This role is a rewarding job and a great way to give back to your community by making a difference in people’s everyday
lives.
Units
The Certificate IV in Community Services is made up of fifteen (15) units of competency. Seven (7) of these units are core units and eight (8) are elective units.
Some units within this qualification are common to other qualifications in Community Services and Disability, therefore individual training plans can be developed to suit your background and learning needs.
View the packaging rules for the Certificate IV in Community Services and see what core and elective units you can complete.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for Spectrum Training’s Certificate IV in Community Services.
CHC42021
Certificate IV in Community Services – Offered Units
CORE UNITS (7 UNITS)
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for client care |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
OUR ELECTIVE UNITS (8 UNITS)
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCCCS044 | CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS017 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion |
