Certificate IV in Career Development - CHC41215

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $2728

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Average Course Duration: 14 Months

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Australian Apprenticeships

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who provide programs and services to individuals and groups of clients and employers to support people in planning their career and/or locating, securing and maintaining suitable employment. They may work in career information and transition services or assist in career advisor roles in education, training, school or transition work environments. They may have limited supervisory responsibilities in contexts such as employment services.

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

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Society and Culture field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Society and Culture field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Society and Culture field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

55.6%

Community and Personal Service Workers

14.7%

Professionals

10.8%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

9.1%

Arts and Recreation Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Community Services Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Career Development is in the Society and Culture Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Community Services.

Stream

Career and Employment Services

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Early Childhood & School Age Education and Care

Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Community Services Work

Aged, Disability, Home and Community Care

Counselling, Mental Health, and Intervention Support

Certificate II

Assistant Community Services Worker

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Diversional Therapist

Advanced Diploma

Community Development Manager

Disability Services Manager

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 13

• 8 core units

• 5 elective units, consisting of:

◦ up to 5 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

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

Core units

CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCECD001	Analyse and apply information that supports employment and career development
CHCECD008	Deliver services consistent with a career development framework
CHCECD009	Conduct career guidance interviews
CHCECD010	Provide support to people in career transition
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Elective units

CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCDIS004	Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDS016	Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment
CHCEDU005	Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
CHCEDU006	Improve clients’ fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCLLN001	Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP004	Promote and represent the service
TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL401A	Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
TAEDEL402A	Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

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