Certificate IV in Housing - CHC42221

Course Overview

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals delivering housing support services and supports to tenants, applicants and the community in the social housing and homelessness sector.

They may be public housing specialist staff or people undertaking similar roles in the community housing sector. They work with vulnerable people who may be experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Workers at this level may work under limited supervision in an administrative or assisting capacity.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

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 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 Housing 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

15 units must be completed:

8 core units

7 elective units, consisting of:

at least 3 units from the electives units listed below

up to 4 units from the electives listed below, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

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

Packaging for each specialisation:

All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Housing (Homelessness Support Work).

Three Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Housing (Social Housing).

All Group A electives and three Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Housing (Social Housing and Homelessness Support Work).

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

Core units

Unit code	Unit title
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCSOH013	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCSOH024	Support sustainable tenancies
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Group A electives – HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT WORK (all units)

Unit code	Unit title
CHCADV002	Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCCSM005	Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care

Group B electives – SOCIAL HOUSING (3 units)

Unit code	Unit title
CHCADV004	Represent organisation in a court or tribunal
CHCCDE003	Work within a community development framework
CHCSOH014	Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services
CHCSOH015	Manage housing application and allocation processes
CHCSOH016	Manage tenancy rent and rental arrears
CHCSOH017	Manage vacant properties
CHCSOH018	Respond to property maintenance enquiries
CHCSOH019	Manage head lease
CHCSOH021	Work with clients within the social housing system
CPPREP3105	Assist with property inspection
CPPREP4231	Manage commercial property maintenance

Other electives

Unit code	Unit title
BSBATSIC511	Plan and conduct a community meeting
BSBINS201	Process and maintain workplace information
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCADV003	Represent clients in court
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS027	Visit client residence
CHCEDU005	Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
CHCEDU006	Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCGRP002	Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLEG002	Interpret and use legal information
CHCLLN001	Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCPOL001	Contribute to the review and development of policies
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT002	Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCPRT003	Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
CHCSET001	Work with forced migrants
CHCSET002	Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CPPDSM4028	Identify and analyse risks and opportunities in the property industry
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment
PSPETH001	Uphold the values and principles of public service
PSPGEN026	Provide input to change processes
PSPGEN043	Apply government processes
PSPLEG001	Comply with legislation in the public sector

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