This qualification reflects the role of the entry level for the community services workers who support individuals through the provision of person centred services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support of individual in community settings or support the implementation of specific community- based programs.
Entry-level employment for community services workers.
Certificate IV in Community Services and the Diploma of Community Services.
Both Swan Hill and Mildura offer students the opportunity to can complete the Certificate III as a on the job traineeship. Duration is dependent on the student's progression through the units. 12-18 month's duration. Enrolment can occur at any stage of the year. Classroom based delivery is only offered at the Swan Hill campus.
Obtain a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate and Working with Children Check that must be supplied prior to enrolment. Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals.
2 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CHCCCS016 | Respond to client needs | 60 | $40.00 |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 30 | $40.00 |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 | $40.00 |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 | $40.00 |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | 25 | $40.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | 100 | $40.00 |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | 50 | $40.00 |
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context | 80 | $40.00 |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | 80 | $40.00 |
| CHCCCS005 | Conduct individual assessments | 45 | $40.00 |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour | 40 | $40.00 |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support | 30 | $40.00 |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support | 55 | $40.00 |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | 45 | $40.00 |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | 80 | $40.00 |
| CHCCCS028 | Provide client-centred support to people in crisis | 70 | $40.00 |
| CHCCDE001 | Support participative planning processes | 50 | $40.00 |
| CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework | 65 | $40.00 |
| CHCCDE004 | Implement participation and engagement strategies | 85 | $40.00 |
| CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact | 35 | $40.00 |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | 50 | $40.00 |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | 100 | $40.00 |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 | $40.00 |
| CHCEDU009 | Provide parenting, health and well-being education | 75 | $40.00 |
| CHCGRP001 | Support group activities | 20 | $40.00 |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | 80 | $40.00 |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | 80 | $40.00 |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | 40 | $40.00 |
| CHCSOH001 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness | 85 | $40.00 |
| CHCVOL001 | Be an effective volunteer | 25 | $40.00 |
| CHCYTH003 | Support young people to create opportunities in their lives | 45 | $40.00 |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 18 | $25.00 |
| 2019 | |
| Government Subsidised | $2,933 |
| Concession | $965 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $1,144 |
| RPL Concession | $229 |
| RPL Self-funded | $1,716 |
| Self-Funded | $3,505 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2019 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Flexible/Online, Full Year |
| 2019 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Part Time, Full Year, Trainee |
| 2019 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Full Year, Trainee |
