CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services
Take the next steps in your community services career.
It’s time to take your community services career to new heights. At this level, you will be supporting clients with a range of complex care needs, and well-developed skills in intervention, case management, client-centred care and advocacy are vital.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
CampusesBroome Campus. Halls Creek Campus. Karratha Campus. Kununurra Campus. Wyndham Campus.
When Semester 2, 2024.
Study Mode Combined (Online and On Campus). Online.
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 you 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
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Semester 2
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Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource 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
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource 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
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource 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
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource 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
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource 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 |