CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services

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CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services

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This qualification reflects the role of community service workers who design and deliver person-centred 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.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Possible Job Titles May Include:

Note: Completing a qualification does not guarantee a job outcome, the possible job titles above have been included as a guide only.

Course Structure

The course includes a classroom component, off-campus study components and industry placement. Assessment is based on competency, which is the ability to demonstrate specific skills and will involve a combination of assessment methods. These assessments can include written assignments, discussion, interviews, workplace projects and practical demonstrations.

This qualification and the various delivery methods have been designed following consultations with industry, learners and other stakeholders.

Work placement is an integral part of the program you are learning. If you are not currently employed in this industry, you will be assisted to find a facility which will provide you with the appropriate environment for practical opportunities and assessment tasks. Placement is generally undertaken in a 3-4 week block at the end of the course, Monday to Friday during business hours (in some instances this may be negotiable on an individual basis).

The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level

	Overall ACSF levels for this course
LEARNING	L3
READING	R3
WRITING	W3
ORAL COMMUNICATION	OC3
NUMERACY	N1

Work Placement

Diversitat organises and administers work placements to students during course services where required. The opportunity of work placement provides:

The student with the opportunity to gain real world experience in their chosen industry;
The student to gain initial access to a potential future employer; and
The host employer to support and ‘test’ a student as a potential employee.

Workplace learning programs are to achieve curriculum outcomes and enhance the vocational, educational and social development of students.

Diversitat ensures that students with special needs are provided with opportunities on the same basis as other students. This includes identifying and liaising with the workplace around adjustments and accommodations that students with disabilities may require.

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Units of Study

This program consists of 15 Units of Competency: 7 Core Units and 8 Elective Units. A sample of elective units has been included below.

Core Units

CHCADV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needs
CHCCOM002
Use communication to build relationships
HLTWHS003
Maintain workplace health and safety
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Elective Units

BSBMGT401
Show leadership in the workplace
CHCCDE003
Work within a community development framework
CHCDIS008
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCCCS008
Develop strategies to address unmet needs
CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS023
Support independence and well being
CHCCCS019
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCMHS003
Provide recovery oriented mental health services

Entry Requirements

The CHC National Training Package indicates that there are no qualification or other entry requirements for this qualification.

Diversitat recommended entry requirements:

To be able to pass a Working With Children Check and National Police Check
18 years of age
Certain level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy requirement

Technology Requirements

Diversitat Training qualifications require students to have an intermediate understanding of the use of computers and the internet. If they do not have skills at the required level they will be provided with additional support such as one on one training, mentoring and peer support. Students are recommended to have access to a computer and a broadband internet connection at home.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements

All students are assessed prior to enrolment to ensure they achieve competence at the required ACSF level utilising Diversitat’s Qualification Suitability Assessment tool (LLN Robot) and during the pre-training review interview.

The tool assesses Reading, Writing, Numeracy, Oral Communication and Learning skills; as well as the applicant’s suitability for the specific qualification applied for.

A Pre-Training Assessment is conducted prior to enrolment to determine the ACSF levels of the student. The assessment tools used are accompanied by a marking guide. This marking guide ensures consistency between assessors. All staff undertaking assessment of the completed ACSF pre training assessment tools have received training in this task.

Pre-Training Review (pre- enrolment process)

To ensure that you enrol in a course that is the most suitable and appropriate and one that will offer you the best opportunity for success, prior to enrolment you will be required to undertake a Pre Training Review, which includes;

Pathways conversation

We will discuss with you and record your responses;

your aspirations and interests and consider how this will lead you to the job you want or to further study
the skills, experiences and education you already have
how your language, literacy and numeracy skills will best suit the course
how we can ensure the learning strategies and materials suit you
If you need support with access and the use of technology
How you prefer to study
If you need any other support to help you

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) involves a formal recognition of the skills and knowledge you have already achieved through previous studies, work and life experiences.

To obtain Recognition of Prior Learning you must satisfy the requirements for the entire unit, not just some parts of it.

If you believe you qualify, we will formally assess your existing skills and knowledge and determine if they can count towards your qualification and shorten the period of training. This will take into account;

work-related training courses
on-the-job skills and work experience
volunteer and community work
a combination of all of the above

There is Fees for RPL are determined based on units and nominal hours.

Credit Transfer

Obligation to recognise qualifications and statement of attainments (Credit Transfer)

It is our obligation to recognise qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other RTOs which align to your proposed course of study. This is known as Credit Transfer (CT).

You may be eligible for credit transfer of units if you have studied before. This means you will not need to repeat a unit if you can provide certified evidence of successfully completing a unit that is equivalent to a unit currently included in a course or traineeship.

To apply for a Credit Transfer you will need to present the original certified copy of Qualification or Statement of Attainment and a transcript clearly indicating the course and units undertaken and results obtained. This should take place prior to the commencement of the course.

If you are a full fee paying student, You will need to provide the evidence within 2 weeks of your enrolment application or you will be charged tuition for those units.

There is no fee for Credit Transfer.

Course Fees and Charges

This training is delivered by Diversitat Training TOID: 5819.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.

Different levels of Government subsidy are available – Diversitat Training can help you to determine if you are eligible for a Government subsidy of your training through Skills First. More information about Fees and Charges can be found in our Student Handbook which can be downloaded from Current Students page.

PLEASE NOTE: Fees may apply for placement depending on the facility. If additional fees apply, this will be discussed with any students affected individually.

Some courses are only available as full fee for service (FFS). To view the course fees for this course please click on button to view course fees on this web page.

Am I eligible for a funded place?

You may be eligible for funding support from the State or Commonwealth Government under a range of training support and incentive programs.

The Victorian Government Skills First funding is making vocational education and training more accessible to students who do not hold a post-school qualification, or who want to gain a higher level qualification than they already hold.

The Skills First funding is an entitlement to a Victorian government subsidised place in recognised training that can be accessed at any time and it will continue to be available for training at successively higher levels.

If you are eligible for funding, the Victorian Government Skills First can contribute to the cost of your training.

For more information on Skills First Funding, visit;

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/skillsfirst/Pages/students. aspx

Student Handbook

The Student Handbook contains important information which individuals should read before enrolling in a course at Diversitat Training.
The handbook contains detailed information including:

Section A Training and Assessment
Section B Student application and enrolment
Section C Fees and charges, including fee waivers, and exemptions
Section F Students Rights and Responsibilities
Section G Policies

The Student Handbook can be downloaded from Student Information page.

Skills First Funded
Skills First Concession
Fee For Service

The tabs above provide the full breakdown of fees & charges for funded (funding without concession), concession funding and Fee for Service (full fee paying). which displays in the table below.

Diversitat Training staff will be able to help you determine if you are eligible for funding or Concession or no funding (fee for service). For a detailed explanation of Fees & Charges please have a look at our Fees & Charges page.

Learner Tuition Fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

Study options: C = Classroom Based Learning, W = Workplace Based Traineeship

PLEASE NOTE: Fees may apply for placement depending on the facility. If additional fees apply, this will be discussed with any students affected individually.

Some courses are only available as full fee for service (FFS).

Study Option	Tuition Cost	Amenities	Materials	Resources	Other	Total Fee
Classroom Based	$441.60	$8.40	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$450.00

Learner Tuition Fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

Study options: C = Classroom Based Learning, W = Workplace Based Traineeship

PLEASE NOTE: Fees may apply for placement depending on the facility. If additional fees apply, this will be discussed with any students affected individually.

Some courses are only available as full fee for service (FFS).

Study Option	Tuition Cost	Amenities	Materials	Resources	Other	Total Fee
Classroom Based	$82.80	$7.10	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$90.00

Learner Tuition Fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

Study options: C = Classroom Based Learning, W = Workplace Based Traineeship

PLEASE NOTE: Fees may apply for placement depending on the facility. If additional fees apply, this will be discussed with any students affected individually.

Some courses are only available as full fee for service (FFS).

Study Option	Tuition Cost	Amenities	Materials	Resources	Other	Total Fee
Classroom Based	$5,152.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$5,152.00

Additional Information

Induction before you start the course

You will be given a formal induction at the beginning of your course. Important details are further communicated in the Student Handbook which can be downloaded from Current Students page.

There is a formal induction checklist that you will be taken through and at the end of induction you will be asked to sign the checklist to verify that you understand the details, including competency based assessment and reasonable adjustment, assessment methods, due dates and delivery requirements, surveys and the complaints/appeals process.

Alongside this there are also worksite inductions conducted if you are participating in placement as part of your training.

Work Placement

Mandatory Placement hours: 120

This course requires work placement. We have a network of community agencies who will provide work placement for our students. If you wish to complete your placement at an alternative provider please discuss this with your trainer.

Issuing Certificates

On successful completion, participants will be awarded CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services. For unit completion only, a Statement of Attainment will be awarded.

Materials Required

Diversitat Training will provide all course information and resources; however, participants are required to provide their own work folders, pens etc. A materials/resources fee may be charged for course materials such as resources, handouts and text materials. Additional expenses/levies may be required for some courses to cover extra course expenses such as tools of trade, equipment, excursions etc. You will be advised if these expenses apply to your studies prior to enrolment.

Access & Equity / Reasonable Adjustment

Modification or adjustments may be made to the learning materials and methods suitable to the student.

At times students may require adjustment to assessment (for example students with a physical disability). By applying reasonable adjustment, aiming to respect the student’s learning needs, whilst delivering quality training, and promote access and equity consistently to all students ensures a fair and reasonable assessment and work judged on merit, demonstrating no victimisation nor discrimination.

For more information about reasonable adjustment please visit the Current Students page on our website and download the latest Student Handbook.

CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services

Possible Job Titles May Include:

Note: Completing a qualification does not guarantee a job outcome, the possible job titles above have been included as a guide only.

Course Structure

The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level

Work Placement

Units of Study

Core Units

Elective Units

Entry Requirements

Technology Requirements

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements

Pre-Training Review (pre- enrolment process)

Pathways conversation

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Credit Transfer

Obligation to recognise qualifications and statement of attainments (Credit Transfer)

Course Fees and Charges

Am I eligible for a funded place?

Student Handbook

Additional Information

Induction before you start the course

Work Placement

Issuing Certificates

Materials Required

Access & Equity / Reasonable Adjustment

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