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Course duration
Delivery
Face to Face
Entry Requirements
There are no academic requirements or pre-requisites for this qualification, however, the student must:- Be at least 18 years old;
- Undertake a pre-enrolment interview / initial skill assessment
- Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling
- Have moderate level of computer literacy
- Meet evidentiary requirements for country of origin
- Must have Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
Assessment
CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services will be presented in competency-based mode and the student’s competency will be assessed at all levels according to competencies and performance criteria. The training package for each competency specifies the conditions and method of assessment. Assessment methods range from completing set tasks and activities, class attendance and participation, completion of assignments / projects and practical demonstrations in a simulated or workplace environment.Important Information
This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field. If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.Course Structure
To complete this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in a total of 15 units. 7 of these units are core and there are 8 electives. The table below shows the content of our standard course, however other electives are available.CORE
- 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 client care
ELECTIVES
- CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
- CHCPOL001 Contribute to the review and development of policies
- CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
- CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
- CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
- Learn More Link https://training.gov.au/training/details/CHC42021
Work Placement
Students will attend the mandatory work placement after completing the face-to-face theory and simulated training. The placement will include both training and assessment. Australian Nursing and Training Services (ANTS) arranges work placements for students. All students must complete a minimum of 80 hours of work placement in an accredited residential care facility for either aged care, disability or home and community organisation to be deemed competent for this qualification. Along with your police check, we also recommend obtaining HLTAID011 Provide first aid prior to commencing your placement. If you choose the Disability or Home and Community specialisation you will also need to obtain a working with children check. Some facilities may also require you to provide Immunisation records/evidence, (COVID-19 & Flu Vaccines are required in all Accredited Residential Care Facilities, if you are not vaccinated the facility may not accept you)Career Outcomes
- Support Worker (Community Services)
- Welfare Support Worker
- Information and Referral Worker
- Welfare Rights Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Case worker (Community Services)
- Domestic violence worker
- Outreach Officer
- Community Legal Officers
Opportunities for Further Study
Successful completion of this program will allow participant to articulate into a number of qualifications including:- CHC50421 – Diploma of Youth Work
- CHC53215 – Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- CHC62015 – Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
- CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
Credit Transfer
Australian Nursing and Training Services has an obligation to recognise Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organisations.Want to know more?
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CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Service
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Student Stories
Lucy Biol Eaton
The thought of ‘going back to school orgoing to study again” is daunting for me as I finished my degree back home many years ago. But I am extremely glad that I took the course and chose ANTS to help me fulfill my goal and broaden my horizons. It truly gave me a valuable very rewarding and learning experience. It’s been absolutely amazing from the directions, teachers and the staff have given. Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to meet and learn from a cohortfull of driven individuals coming from different facilities and all walks of life.
John Napwanga
I would like to thank the whole ANTS team for making a great difference in my studies and life as a whole. Looking at my background to achieve what I want and reach the place that I am now, ANTS did a massive job in providing me with all the support and training for me to achieve my certificate III in health services assistance in acute care. ANTS has also helped me a lot by making the courses interesting by making everything to be real than theory. I would recommend everyone if you are looking for good training, ANTS is the plot best place. Thanks once again for stepping into my life for me to be somebody in the years to come god bless.
Rochelle Acosta
Thanks Australian Nursing And Training Services (ANTS) for helping me achieve my certificate III in individual support and home and community. The friendly staff, supportive environment, flexible course program, valuable work placement experience and accessible location Sutherland made studying possible. For mother like me looking for a place to acquire skills and kick start a new career, ANTS is the best place to be.
Shreejana Dangi
ANTS is one of the best platforms for those who are planning to do aged care courses. I finished my certificate III in individual support (ageing) from this institution. I got a nice job after finishing my placement at the same facility where I was posted. It is a full packaged service with experienced and qualified tutors, good learning environment, well equipped labs, and well managed classrooms.The staffs over here are so helpful, supportive, and motivative. Student from here has a higher chance of getting better job opportunities. So, I highly recommend everyone to join ANTS for your better career.
Sarah Elizabeth Nicholla
I have always dreamed about becoming a nurse and wanted to get my foot in the door to get a feel of what it would be like. I am so glad I signed up and completed my certificate III in Individual support with ANTS as it has inspired me to further develop my skills.
The teachers are really supportive and go out of their way to help in any way they can.
Studying with ANTS has allowed me to continue work while I study, and the environment is comfortable supportive and positive.
Pamela Ruth Onkundi
ANTS is a best place to study because of its friendly staff and qualified trainers. Both training and practical aspects were enjoyable and I learnt so much that helped me to go and offer services to our community. If you’re really interested in to develop skill that requires working in Aged care and disability industry, I strongly recommend you to join ANTS
