CHC42021
Certificate IV in Community Services

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Certificate IV in Community Services

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie
Devonport

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Mixed Learning
Workplace

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 2,895.00
Concession* $ 400.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Progress your Community Services career in a range of community service, case work or case management contexts.

This qualification is designed to prepare you for a range of Community Service roles that will require you to design and deliver person-centred services – including support, advocacy or interventions – to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services.

This course will cover the knowledge and skills you will need as a Support Worker or Case Worker who works autonomously under the broad guidance of others, or who may be required to supervise and lead other workers in projects or teams.

Throughout this course, you will learn how to facilitate the interests and rights of clients and develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships. You will also learn how to assess co-existing needs and use your communication skills to build relationships, as well as how to work legally and ethically, and maintain work health and safety practices in a Community Services or Health Services setting.

Successful completion of this course will give you the skills you need to gain employment as a Community Services Worker in a variety of community organisations, residential rehabilitation services or outreach services. You may also like to use your qualification as a pathway to further study at TasTAFE and continue on to undertake CHC52015 – Diploma of Community Services or a related degree at university.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	12 Feb 2025 - 28 Nov 2025	Full-time Wednesdays and Thursdays on campus 9.00am to 2.30pm, with 1-day self-directed learning per week on Friday	Mixed Learning	Apply now
South
Clarence	12 Feb 2025 - 28 Nov 2025	Full-time Wednesdays and Thursdays on campus 9.00am to 2.30pm, with 1-day self-directed learning per week - Fridays.	Mixed Learning	Full
North West
Devonport	12 Feb 2025 - 27 Nov 2025	Full-time Tuesdays and Thursdays at Devonport campus from 9am to 2.30pm, with an additional day per week of self-directed learning on Wednesdays.	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Entry

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

There are no essential entry requirements for this course.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Common assessment methods for this course include:

Written Questions

Scenarios

Observations of completing tasks in a simulated environment

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

Ability to read, write and understand documents for example; reports, policies, and procedures
Ability to listen to others and give full attention, taking time to understand and asking questions as appropriate (active listening)
Ability to model appropriate social and non-verbal behaviour
Ability to be responsible for others’ health and safety
Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and communication skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

You MUST have access to a computer and internet

Licensing and other requirements Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a CHC42021 - Certificate IV in Community Services.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units
CHCADV002	Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCCDE023	Develop and deliver community projects
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care

Information Session

Want to find out more about the Community Services Industry?

As one of the largest industries within Australia, community services encompass various sectors and services designed to support the community in multiple ways.

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Career opportunities

Community Services Worker
Volunteer Coordinator
Case Worker
Family Support Worker

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Information Session

Want to find out more about the Community Services Industry?

As one of the largest industries within Australia, community services encompass various sectors and services designed to support the community in multiple ways.

Find out more

Career opportunities

Community Services Worker
Volunteer Coordinator
Case Worker
Family Support Worker

Save course

Share course

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Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

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CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Locations, dates & times

Information Session

Want to find out more about the Community Services Industry?

Career opportunities

Information Session

Want to find out more about the Community Services Industry?

Career opportunities

We’re here to help…

CHC42021
Certificate IV in Community Services