CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services
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.
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 | Karratha | Kununurra | Pundulmurra
When Available all year
Study Mode Combined (Online and On Campus)
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 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
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 |
| 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
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 |
| 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
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 |
| 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
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 |
| 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
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 |
| 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 |