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Certificate IV in Community Services Work

Course Code CHC40708
Duration 965 hours (nominal) , 8 Months Full time
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This course develops the knowledge and skills required for students who wish to gain employment as support workers, case workers or community workers in a broad range of contexts. Successful completion of this course will allow students to design and deliver programs that aim to enhance the well-being of individuals and groups. During the course, students will learn to provide a range of services and interventions to clients, implement health promotion, take part in community interventions, work with young people, have a better understanding of mental health, alcohol and/or drug issues and interact with people with disabilities and other groups facing barriers.

Entry Requirements
Prospective students must complete a written test and attend an interview. Successful applicants must also produce a satisfactory police check prior to enrolment.

Pathways
Successful completion of this course may lead to further study in the Certificate IV in Community Services Work.

Career Information
Occupational titles may include: Case worker, Community services worker, Community support worker, Domestic violence worker, Early intervention homelessness worker, Family support worker, Health education officer, Welfare support worker, Welfare worker.

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 completed on campus or through Skills Recognition

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 $3.20.
A funded student can expect to pay no more than $3,088.00 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.

To enquire about this course call 1300GOTAFE or click here.