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Certificate IV in Community Services Work


TAFE SA Intake 2012
Duration 12 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National Code CHC40708
TAFE SA Code MYH
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Example Career Profile Counsellor and Community Worker
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Campus Delivery Locations

   Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study
Mode
Study
Load
Scheduled Student
Group
  Gilles Plains 740027 Applications Closed On Campus FT Day & Evening Award
  Gilles Plains 740028 Applications Closed On Campus PT Day & Evening Award
  Noarlunga 715317 Applications Closed On Campus PT Day & Evening Award
  Noarlunga 715321 Applications Closed On Campus FT Day & Evening Award
! Port Adelaide 753312 Applications Closed On & Off Campus FT Day Only Award
  Port Pirie 728012 Applications Closed External FT & PT   Award
! At this campus the course is only offered full time for 6 months and the majority of the course is studied at Bower Place in the City. For further information please contact Community Services & Health on 8303 2648.
^ At this campus the course is only offered full time for 6 months and the majority of the course is studied at Bower Place in the City. For further information please contact Community Services & Health on 8303 2648.
q This course is highly competitive.

Course Notes

Applies to all Student Groups

  • A satisfactory police check will be required at the expense of the student prior to commencing a vocational work placement or gaining employment. All students are required to complete vocational placements (unless currently employed in an appropriate setting) and be assessed in the workplace. Most organisations also require Child Safe Environments and Senior First Aid Certificates.

Expected Employment Outcome Example

This qualification applies to workers who provide a wide range of services and interventions to clients, and/or who implement community based education and interventions. Work may take place in a range of contexts such as community based organisations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services and workers may have supervisory responsibilities.
Occupational titles may include: case worker, community services worker, outreach officer, support worker.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Skills Covered

Certificate IV in Community Services Work
10 core units: 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; plus 4 electives.

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Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

Note: more information on selection

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

Certificate IV in Community Services Work (CHC40708)

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Application Selection

Award - SATAC application process

  • Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
  • Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Fees

In July 2012 the South Australian Government will be introducing the Skills For All policy initiative. Skills For All may impact the eligibility and funding arrangements for government subsidised vocational education and training in South Australia. As a direct result of this initiative, TAFE SA will reassess all student fees prior to Semester 2, 2012. This may result in some student fees decreasing whilst others may increase.

TAFE SA will advise students of new fees as soon as they are available. Information on Skills For All is available at http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/.

TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information

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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online