Certificate lV in Community Services Work

Certificate lV in Community Services Work (CHC40708)

WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT?

Bridging the Gap is offering a Nationally Accredited Certificate lV in Community Services Work. This course is designed for those seeking a fulfilling career in community services, providing a range of services and interventions to clients in residential and community settings. You will gain specialist communication, client support and interventions skills need to work in this industry.

Work may take place in a range of contexts such as community based organisations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services.

Listed below are some of the units covered in the course content followed by some of the job roles relevant to the training:

Work within a Community Development Framework

Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk

Use Targeted Communication Skills to Build Relationships

Work within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework

Work Effectively in the Community Sector

Deliver and Develop Client Services

Respond Holistically to Client Issues and Refer Appropriately

Maintain an Effective Work Environment

Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers

Contribute to OHS Processes

Job Roles

Case worker

Health education officer

Community services worker

Outreach officer

Community support worker

Domestic violence worker

Welfare support worker,

Early intervention homelessness worker

Welfare worker or Family support worker.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO GAIN ENTRY INTO THIS COURSE?

This course does not have any prerequisites for entry.

WHEN DOES THIS COURSE START?

For the course commencement and end dates please contact the training team on (08) 9550 1111 or via email on training@bridgingthegap.org.au

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE?

It is anticipated that students enrolling in this course will take 6 months to complete the required units and assessments.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Students will need to demonstrate that they are competent in all aspects of each unit of competency within this qualification. At
Bridging the Gap we use many methods of skill and knowledge assessment. We pride ourselves on creating a comfortable and relaxed assessment environment and cater to the needs of each individual student.

WILL I BE ELIGIBLE FOR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE?

If you are a Jobs Services Australia or Centrelink client contact your Jobs Services Provider. Alternatively for information on government assistance please visit the Australian Department of Human Services website.

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR MY PRIOR EXPERIENCES AND STUDY TO BE RECOGNISED?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available on request. RPL assesses the current competencies of each individual candidate.
Candidates may have achieved skills in their study, work and life experience. See our RPL information page for more details.

WHERE CAN I GO FROM HERE?

On completion of your Certificate lV in Community Services Work your future options are open to entering the workplace or
continuing on to further study. Your future study options include the relevant Certificate, Diploma or onto University to complete further study.

WHO SHOULD I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?

For more information please contact:

The Training Team Bridging the Gap Inc.
10 Leghorn Street,
Rockingham WA. 6168
Phone: (08) 9550 1111
Email: training@bridgingthegap.org.au