Certificate IV in Community Services

Overview

Develop the skills and knowledge you need to work as a community service worker, designing and delivering person-centred services to individuals and/or groups. Learn to provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services. Your work may take place in a community service, case work or case management context and may apply to a range of groups who experience disadvantage within our communities.

Where and When

Select a location to view course offerings and apply.

Duration

Full-time: 10 months

Requirements

Successful applicants for this course will be required to obtain a Working with Children's Check and will be asked to apply for a National Police check.

Field Placement

Students in this course work as a team to complete a project in their final term of studies. While the project may involve direct contact with community service organisations or representatives of organisations, and will often benefit local community initiatives, the project is completed as course work with Wodonga TAFE.

Assessment

The method of assessment varies and can include (but is not limited to):

• Observation in the workplace or simulated environment
• Written tasks, including quizzes
• Research tasks, including projects
• Portfolios
• Oral presentations
• Group work

Other Information

Applicants with relevant industry experience may apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). Applications are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

Additional course costs that may apply Please note depending on individual circumstance there may be additional costs that apply throughout the completion of your qualification. These will be discussed further with your Course Coordinator, and may include:

• Working With Children Check
• National Police Check
• Vaccination requirements.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Materials

• Student name badge
• Project resources

Pathways

This course provides graduates with the academic skill to transition to the Diploma of Community Services (with several credits applied from the Certificate IV to the Diploma). The Diploma of Community Services course with Wodonga TAFE also offers opportunities for credit towards study at university level. The Diploma of Community Services qualification as delivered by Wodonga TAFE is accredited by the Community Work Australia association through a rigid registration process to ensure content of the course meets industry requirements.

Careers

Aboriginal Health Education Officer, Community Support Worker, Domestic Violence Worker, Women's Health Educator, Case Worker (Community Services),Outreach Officer, Aboriginal Intake and Referral Worker, Early Intervention Homelessness Worker, Peak organisation worker, Community Education Worker, Welfare Support Worker, Court Support Worker, Support Worker (Community Services), Information and Referral Worker, Personal Adviser, Health Education Officer, Community Legal Officers, Welfare Rights Worker, Tenant Advice and Advocacy Worker, Family Support Worker, Phone Advice Worker

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process

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