Certificate IV In Community Services | CHC42021

Community Services
Bendigo City Campus

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Course Snapshot

Campus

Bendigo City Campus
	Code	CHC42021
	Length	9 months
	Days	Mondays & Wednesdays - 9:30am- 2:30pm
	Delivery Mode	Blended - Internal and External
	Start Date	July 2025
	End Date	April 2026
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Certificate IV in Community Services

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The total program is delivered over 9 months. This qualification reflects the role of Residential Youth Workers or Case Support Workers who deliver person-centered services to individuals and/or groups. Workers may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services. At this level, workers may be autonomous with limited responsibility within established parameters and may be required to supervise and lead other workers in projects or teams. Work may take place in a range of community service, case work or case management contexts.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed throughout the course, assessments via the methods listed below. These assessments are designed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required in order to achieve this qualification. Your teacher will provide you information on how you will be assessed for each unit.

Case Study
Role Play
Assignment
Written test
Practical Assessment
Observation
Knowledge Test

There is the opportunity for re-assessment and appeal, which you can discuss with your teacher.

We use a online Learning Platform to communicate to students, distribute learning materials and assessment. Your assessment will be required to be submitted using our Online Platform also.

What will I study?

Study areas include:

Working with diverse people
Understanding safety in the workplace
Networking and partnerships with stakeholders
Domestic and family violence
Loss and grief

Additional Comments

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning, therefore we recommend a suitable portable device (i.e. laptop computer) and stable internet connection for all students undertaking the course.

Course Modules

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours	Scope
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients (CHCADV001)	100	Core
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships (CHCCOM002)	55	Core
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (CHCDFV001)	50	Core
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)	40	Core
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)	55	Core
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships (CHCPRP001)	80	Core
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)	25	Core
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context (CHCAOD001)	80	Elective
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs (CHCCCS004)	80	Elective
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support (CHCCCS017)	55	Elective
CHCCDE020	Implement participation and engagement strategies (CHCCDE020)	90	Elective
CHCCDE022	Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities (CHCCDE022)	30	Elective
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)	80	Elective
CHCMHS011	Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing (CHCMHS011)	80	Elective
CHCSOH013	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness (CHCSOH013)	85	Elective

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Course Dates

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Campus Location	Start Date(s)	End Date(s)	Days and Time
Bendigo City Campus	July 2025	April 2026	Mondays & Wednesdays - 9:30am- 2:30pm
Bendigo City Campus	October 2025	June 2026	Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 9:30am- 2:30pm

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Career Opportunities

Qualification Details

Employment Opportunities

This qualification is a comprehensive introduction to community services work.

Graduating students will be provided with a Nationally recognised qualification for employment.

Employment opportunities for graduates may include:

Residential Youth Worker
Case Support Worker
Community Services Worker
Community Support Worker
Community Worker

Qualifications

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate IV In Community Services (CHC42021). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework. This program is nationally recognised.

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Fees

Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

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The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

This is a Free TAFE Course!!!

Even if you have studied a course at the same or higher level qualification, you could get your tuition for FREE! The below pricing table applies if you do not qualify for FREE TAFE.

*You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. It's important to know that you may incur other fees, such as materials fees, and you'll need to cover these costs yourself.

Tuition Fees

Enrolment type	Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee#	Concession Indicative total tuition fee#	Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
Standard	$7653.45	$1530.69	$9724.98

Other Fees

Enrolment Type	Average course material fees	Average course consumable fees
Standard	$31.08	$56.98

#The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

Student Contact Hours

Total hours^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
985	985	$7.77	$1.55	$9.87

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

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Entry Requirements

Can I Apply?

Individual Pre-Training interview
Language, literacy and numeracy assessment

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How Will I Be Selected?

Satisfactory language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) and communication skills
Pre-Training Interview

How Do I Apply?

Click on the 'Apply Now' button to start. Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.

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