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CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services

CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services

National ID CHC42021 State ID BII6

Have a meaningful impact on the lives of others, through a career in Community Services. 

The Certificate IV in Community Services opens the door to a rewarding profession where you can actively contribute to the well-being and support of individuals and communities. Transform your passion into action and become a vital force for positive change.

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This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. *Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training. 

Overview

Campus Broome | Halls Creek | Online | Kununurra | Wyndham | Karratha | Pundulmurra

When Semester 2, 2024 | Available all year

Study Mode Combined (Online and On Campus) | Online

It’s time to take your community services career to new heights. Support clients with a range of complex care needs by applying skills in intervention, case management, client-centred care and advocacy.

Throughout this Qualification, you will learn how to design and deliver accessible programs that enhance community participation and are in line with the legal and ethical requirements of the community services sector.
 
This course focuses on equipping students with skills in advanced communication, group work, training, community provision and program development.

Throughout this course, you will gain skills in: 

  • Advanced communication 
  • Group work 
  • Training 
  • Community information provision 
  • Program development 

This course is designed for people wishing to expand their career in Community Services. Students will improve their skills and knowledge in areas such as Mental Health, Alcohol and Drugs, Family, Youth, Aged and Disability.

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Available all year, 2025

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Available all year, 2025
Where Broome
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Course fees

Indicative General fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )
Indicative Concession fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Available all year, 2025
Where Halls Creek
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Course fees

Indicative General fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )
Indicative Concession fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Available all year, 2025
Where Kununurra
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Course fees

Indicative General fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )
Indicative Concession fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Available all year, 2025
Where Pundulmurra
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Course fees

Indicative General fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )
Indicative Concession fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Available all year, 2025
Where Karratha
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Course fees

Indicative General fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )
Indicative Concession fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Broome
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Course fees

Indicative General fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )
Indicative Concession fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Halls Creek
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Course fees

Indicative General fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )
Indicative Concession fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Online delivery
How Online

Course fees

Indicative General fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )
Indicative Concession fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Kununurra
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Course fees

Indicative General fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )
Indicative Concession fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Wyndham
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Course fees

Indicative General fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )
Indicative Concession fee $166.95
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $166.95 )

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

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