Certificate IV in Community Services

CHC40708 CERTIFICATE IV COURSE OUTLINE

Community Services Work

About This Course

The Certificate IV in Community Services Work course will prepare you for work as a support worker or case worker in a range of services and interventions to clients. It is designed for people interested in working in a community based organisation, residential rehabilitation or related services that provide a assistance to clients.

It will teach you how to design and deliver programs that aim to enrich the wellbeing of individuals and groups.

Career Options

The Certificate IV in Community Services Work opens a variety of career opportunities and will qualify you for the following roles:

Entry Requirements

There are no formal requirements to enrol in Certificate IV in Community Services Work course. However, we do suggest that candidates have at least 6 months experience in a job role that relates to this qualification.

The College will assess your application and may ask you for futher information about your professional background and/or language skills to ensure that this is the best program for you.

Course Structure

The Certificate IV in Community Services Work course is made up of 14 units:

  • 9 core units
  • 5 elective units
Delivery Modes
Online Learning

You can complete the Certificate IV in Community Services Work online. Online learning means you complete the entire course using the online learning platform. The content is presented per unit – you simply find the right unit and start reading. It’s like reading a book on your computer screen with images and pictures. When you finish a unit, you complete the assessment tasks, which are also done online. It’s easy, fast and a great way to achieve a Community Sevices qualification.

Find out more about Online Learning
View our Online Learning Demonstration
Distance Learning

Distance learning is an alternative to online learning for completing the Certificate IV in Community Services Work at your own pace. Distance learning means you study using the textbooks that we mail to you. You work through the course materials at your own pace and return your completed assessments by mail. This method is designed for those who prefer the more traditional form of study using books in hard copy.
Blended Learning

Many of our students prefer to complete the Certificate IV in Community Services Work using a mix of both online learning and distance education. They do the reading tasks using the textbooks but complete the assessments online. It’s a practical approach to learning that offers great flexibility.
Clasroom and Workplace-based Learning

We also offer traineeships and classroom-based courses to individuals and workplaces. Contact us for more information on our workplace-based programs.
Work Experience

Some of the assessment tasks in the Certificate IV in Community Services relate directly to the work environment. For these units you will need verification from a workplace supervisor as evidence of competence. This means you will need to complete work experience for a minimum of 40 hours. You will need to make these arrangements yourself.

We suggest you start planning for work experience when you are ready to enrol in a course.

Please note that in order to work in any federally funded aged care service in Australia, you will need to undergo a criminal record check. You will be required to pay for any criminal checks that the College conducts on your behalf.
Course Locations

The Certificate IV in Community Services can be delivered at our own facilities or at your workplace.

Online study is available anywhere across Australia: NSW, ACT, VIC, SA, WA, NT, QLD and TAS
Learning Pathways
Successful completion could lead to advanced standing in:
Find Our More About Community Services

Community services is a broad industry that covers a range of sectors including family work, health, education, youth work, alcohol and drugs, employment services, and welfare work. Find out more about the Community Services Work.

What is a Certificate IV Course

Certificate IV Courses are nationally recognised qualifications that prepare you for employment in a variety of jobs. They are popular with people starting their career, changing jobs or wanting to increase their work skills.


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Core Units

CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework

CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector

CHCCS412D Deliver and develop client services

CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately

CHCORG405D Maintain an effective work environment

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

Group A, OHS Elective

HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes

Elective Units

CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management

CHCAD401D Advocate for clients

CHCAD402D Support the interests, rights and needs of clients within duty of care requirements

CHCNET301D Participate in networks