Certificate I in Active Volunteering
Course Code CHC10208
Duration 118 hours (nominal)
, 1.5 Months Part time
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The Certificate 1 in Active Volunteering aims to cover people working in a volunteer capacity and includes foundation skills required by all volunteers to enable all volunteers to enable them to effectively undertake their volunteer work using basic practical skills required for the job.
Entry Requirements
Contact the Customer Service Centre for further details on enrolment requirements.
Pathways
After successful completion, this course leads to further training in Certificate ll in Active Volunteering.
Career Information
On completion of the course the client will be able to do and work in volunteering.
Assessment
Participants are assessed via completion of required tasks and a demonstration of skills, eg. Written and verbal assignments, practical work, classroom participation, projects and/or written tests.
Study mode
This course can be delivered by distance education or on campus for 4-6 weeks at six hours per week.
Skills Recognition
Skills Recognition is the process of gaining formal recognition for skills and knowledge that have been obtained through work history, previous study and life experience. Skills Recognition is an assessment-only process - there is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process. Skills Recognition is made up of one or more of the following processes including credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
To find out more about Skills Recognition call 1300 GOTAFE (1300 468 233)
Fees
The standard hourly fee for this course in a Government subsidised place is $1.36.
A funded student can expect to pay no more than
$160.48 in tuition fees to complete this course.
Additional fees for student services, amenities, goods and materials may apply.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Please contact GOTAFE or see our fees and charges page for further information.
This course is not presently scheduled.
Should you wish to express interest in this course please enquire as below.
To enquire about this course call 1300GOTAFE or click here.
Units of Study
| Core Units - CHC10208 | ||
| CHCVOL201A | Be an effective volunteer | |
| BSBWOR404B | Develop work priorities | |
| HLTOHS200B | Participate in OHS processes | |
| Elective Units - CHC10208 | ||
| SRXGCSO01A | Create client relationship | |
| CHCORG202C | Work with others | |
It may be necessary to cancel or postpone courses due to insufficient enrolments or funding changes.

