Certificate IV in Community Development - CHC42115

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $1250

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of community services workers who assist in the delivery of programs that contribute to the development of capacity through public social change processes.

At this level, work takes place within a professional team under the guidance of others, to support development within the community. Work may be undertaken in organisations working across a range of social, health, environment, economic, arts and culture and recreation sectors.

No licensing, legislative 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 in the Society and Culture field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

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 the Society and Culture field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

48.6%

Health Care and Social Assistance

11.3%

Public Administration and Safety

8%

Education and Training

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

Financial Assistance

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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

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

Stream

Community Services Work

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Community Development Manager

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Early Childhood & School Age Education and Care

Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Aged, Disability, Home and Community Care

Counselling, Mental Health, and Intervention Support

Career and Employment Services

Certificate II

Assistant Community Services Worker

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Diversional Therapist

Advanced Diploma

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

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 15

8 core units

7 elective units, consisting of:

up to 7 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages 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

CHCCDE001	Support participative planning processes
CHCCDE003	Work within a community development framework
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCDE005	Develop and support relevant community resources
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCADV002	Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCDE006	Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCDE007	Develop and provide community projects
CHCCDE008	Support community action
CHCCDE010	Develop and lead community engagement strategies to enhance participation
CHCCDE016	Deliver emergency relief services
CHCDEV002	Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU001	Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
CHCEDU003	Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients
CHCEDU005	Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
CHCEDU006	Improve client’s fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCEDU009	Provide parenting, health and wellbeing education
CHCGRP002	Plan and conduct group activities
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRT002	Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCSET001	Work with forced migrants
CHCYTH011	Work effectively with young people and their families
HLTAHW006	Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members
BSBATSIC511	Plan and conduct a community meeting
BSBATSIW417	Select and use technology
BSBRES401	Analyse and present research information
PUAEMR016A	Facilitate community involvement in recovery
PUAEMR018A	Working in an emergency management context
TAEDEL401A	Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
TAEDEL402A	Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
TAEDEL404A	Mentor in the workplace

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