Cert IV in Community Services - CHC42021

Qualification Overview:

Qualification Name:
Cert IV in Community Services

Qualification Code and Units of Competency:
CHC42021

Processing time:
You can get your desired qualification through RPL pathways within four weeks of getting the sufficient information and evidence of the supporting documents.

Why study Cert IV in Community Services?

This qualification is for community service workers who plan and execute human-centred services to people and groups. Across a variety of services, workers may give support, advocacy, or interventions to individual clients, groups, or communities. Workers may be expected to oversee and lead other workers in projects or teams and have limited responsibility within set limitations. Work can be done in a variety of settings, including community service, case work, and case management.

This does not require any certification, legislative or licensing to apply for this qualification at the time of publication.

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The Cert IV in Community Services gives understanding to the community service workers who plan and execute person-centred services to people and groups.
What evidence of documents you need?
We require the following proof of documents to assess your eligibility for the desired qualification through RPL:
Evidence of Learning
  • Photo (latest)
  • Passport 
  • Resume / CV
  • Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
  • Letter of Employment (onshore / offshore)
  • Current employment contracts
  • Evidence of overseas qualifications (if available)
  • Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
  • Videos or photos at your work (at least 2 from each task)
  • Apprenticeship papers (if available)
  • OHS/WHS policies and procedures
  • Safe work method statements
  • Job safety analysis (if available)
FIVE Steps to get your qualification?

The following are the five steps involved in obtaining a desired qualification through RPL:

  1. Evaluation: One of experienced RPL ADVISOR consultants can conduct a free, no-obligation RPL skills check.
  2. Your Experience: Compiling and submitting your ‘Experience Portfolio’, which includes photographs and videos of you on the job, references, past credentials, and your latest resume, among other things.
  3. RTO Reviews the Evidence: Using an RPL assessment, a certified assessor from one of our collaborating RTOs can review the evidence and decide whether you are competent in the units for that certification.
  4. Interview: If all supporting documents meet the requirement of the desired qualification, then the RTO may take your interview.
  5. Your Certificate: If the RTO determines that you are qualified in all relevant units of competency, the Registered Training Organisation will grant you a certificate.
Packaging Rules

Cert IV in Community Services

Total number of units = 15

  • 7 core units
  • 8 elective units, consisting of:
  • at least 6 units from the electives listed below
  • up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the CHC42015Certificate IV in Community Services. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Packaging for specialisation:  

At least 5 units from Group A electives must be selected for award of CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services (Relationship Education).

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

CORE UNITS  

CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety

Elective units 
Group A electives – RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION specialisation

CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCEDU009Provide parenting, health and well-being education
CHCEDU010Prepare and evaluate relationship education programs
CHCEDU011Work with parents or carers of very young children
CHCEDU012Facilitate couple processes in group work
CHCFAM003Support people to improve relationships
CHCGRP002Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGRP003Plan, facilitate and review psycho-educational groups
CHCGRP004Deliver structured programs
TAEDEL401APlan, organise and deliver group-based learning

Other Elective units 

CHCADV002Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCADV003Represent clients in court
CHCAGE001Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD003Provide needle and syringe services
CHCAOD005Provide alcohol and/or other drugs withdrawal services
CHCCCS001Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS006Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS008Develop strategies to address unmet needs
CHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS010Maintain high standard of service
CHCCCS014Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS015Provide individualised support
CHCCCS017Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS021Respond to suspected abuse
CHCCCS027Visit client residence
CHCCCS028Provide client-centered support to people in crisis
CHCCCS030Determine and respond to carer needs
CHCCDE003Work within a community development framework
CHCCDE004Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCDE005Develop and support relevant community resources
CHCCDE006Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCDE007Develop and provide community projects
CHCCOM001Provide first point of contact
CHCCSM005Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCDEV001Confirm client developmental status
CHCDFV004Provide domestic and family violene support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCDFV005Provide domestic and family violence support in non-English speaking background communities
CHCDIS001Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS004Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIS007Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS008Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS010Provide person centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU003Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients
CHCEDU005Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
CHCEDU006Improve clients fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCEDU007Provide group education on consumer credit and debt
CHCFAM001Operate in a family law environment
CHCFAM004Facilitate changeovers
CHCFAM005Facilitate and monitor contact
CHCFAM006Assist families to self-manage contact
CHCFAM009Facilitate family intervention strategies
CHCFAM010Provide intervention support to families
CHCGMB001Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
CHCINM002Meet community information needs
CHCLEG002Interpret legal information
CHCLLN001Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMED001Prepare for mediation
CHCMED002Facilitate mediation
CHCMED003Consolidate and conclude mediation
CHCMGT005Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMGT006Coordinate client directed services
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS003Provide recovery oriented mental health services
CHCMHS011Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCPAL001Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPAL002Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
CHCPAS001Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care
CHCPAS002Provide pastoral and spiritual care
CHCPOL001Contribute to the review and development of policies
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRP005Engage with health professionals and the health system
CHCPRT001Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT002Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCPRT003Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
CHCSET001Work with forced migrants
CHCSET002Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCSOH001Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCSOH002Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services
CHCSOH010Work with clients within the social housing system
CHCVOL002Lead volunteer teams
CHCVOL003Recruit, induct and support volunteers
CHCVOL004Manage volunteer workforce development
CHCYTH001Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH002Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH003Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
HLTAID011Provide first aid
HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
BSBATSIL412Participate effectively as a Board member
BSBGOV401Implement Board member responsibilities
BSBHRM405Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff
BSBLDR403Lead team effectiveness
BSBLED401Develop teams and individuals
BSBMGT401Show leadership in the workplace
BSBMGT403Implement continuous improvement
CPPDSM3014AUndertake property inspection
CPPDSM4028AIdentify and analyse risks and opportunities in the property industry
CPPDSM4074ASelect and appoint contractors in the property industry
PSPETHC301BUphold the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV414AProvide workplace mentoring
PSPGOV415AProvide workplace coaching
PSPGOV422AApply government processes
PSPLEGN301BComply with legislation in the public sector
TAEDEL402APlan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
TAEDEL404AMentor in the workplace

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