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Certificate IV in Community Services Work

 

The following units are completed during the course:

 

Certificate IV in Community Services Work Course Code:  CHC40708  Internal Code:  CSW4B
Unit Code	Unit Title
CHCCS400A#	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS411A#	Work effectively in the community sector
HLTOHS300A*	Contribute to OHS processes
HLTHIR403B#	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCCOM403A#	Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCD412A	Work within a community development framework
CHCORG405C*	Maintain an effective work environment
CHCCS412D	Deliver and develop client services
CHCCS403B*	Provide brief intervention
CHCCM402D*	Establish and monitor a case plan
CHCCS422A*	Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCAD401D#	Advocate for clients
CHCGROUP403D#	Plan and conduct group activities
CHCCHILD401A#	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

Units marked with an * require assessment in a workplace environment during a work placement.

Units marked with a # require completion of a practical component in a simulated work environment.

 

The information included in this Course Outline is indicative of the final curriculum but may not necessarily contain all units necessary for completion of the course.  All assessment you complete throughout your studies will contribute to your final award.  The Institute periodically revises its curriculum to comply with industry changes and any changes, upgrades or expansions will be instigated in such a way that your studies are affected as little as possible.

 

After enrolling into your course with the Institute, you are progressively provided with a workbook for each of the units of the course.  You complete the workbooks in the order shown in the table above.  The workbooks cover the theoretical information you need to know before moving onto demonstrating your competency in a simulated setting and the workplace.

 

Some units of the Certificate IV in Community Services Work require you to demonstrate various skills in a simulated setting, either at a seminar, private assessment or by sending in a video recording of your skills demonstration.  The following seven practicals need to be completed during the course:

 

Practical Name	When to Complete	Duration (if completed via seminar)
Legal and Ethical Frameworks	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCCS400A is competent	1 day
Working in the Community Sector	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCCS411A is competent	1 day
Working with Diversity	Complete after workbook for Unit HLTHIR403B is competent	1 day
Communication	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCCOM403A is competent	1 day
Advocacy I	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCAD401D is competent	1 day
Group Work	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCGROUP403D is competent	1 day
Children and Young People at Risk	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCCHILD401A is competent	1 day

**  These practicals are also included in other qualifications offered by AICS.

 

To assist with transitioning your knowledge and skills into the workplace, the course also requires the completion of a work placement.  If you have not worked in a community services role previously, we recommend you start your placement once you have successfully completed all workbooks up to unit CHCCS422A and the Legal and Ethical Frameworks, Working in the Community Sector, Working with Diversity, and Communication practicals

 

Whilst you can study at a pace that suits you, students progressing steadily through their course complete the qualification in approximately 10 months. 

 

If your course is funded by Centrelink or another funding program, you'll need to progress through your course in accordance with the timeframes indicated on your Course Planner provided with your first Study Pack.  On a full time study workload you will complete the course in 10 months.