CHC40708 Certificate IV in Community Services Work
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of services and interventions to clients, and/or who implement community 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.
The qualification:
• Defines knowledge and skills required by support workers and
case workers who work autonomously under the broad guidance of others
• Refers to specific knowledge of a client group and appropriate
intervention processes applied in residential and community settings.
On completion of this qualification the worker will be able to design and deliver programs that aim to enhance the well being of individuals and groups
PACKAGING RULES
14 units must be selected for this qualification including:
• 10 compulsory units
• 4 elective units
Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Option |
CHCCD412A |
Work within
a community development framework |
Core |
CHCCOM403A
|
Use
targeted communication skills to build relationships |
Core |
CHCCS400A
|
Work
within a relevant legal and ethical framework |
Core |
CHCCS422A
|
Respond
holistically to client issues and refer appropriately |
Core |
CHCCHILD401A |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
Core |
CHCCS411A
|
Work
effectively in the community sector |
Core |
CHCCS412D
|
Deliver
and develop client services |
Core |
CHCORG405C
|
Maintain
an effective work environment |
Core |
HLTOHS300A
|
Contribute
to OHS processes |
Core |
HLTHIR403B
|
Work
effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
Core |
CHCMH402A
|
Apply
understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes |
Elective |
HLTHIR404B
|
Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
people (recommended if work involves focusing on Aboriginal or
TSI clients) |
Elective |
CHCAOD402A
|
Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector |
Elective |
CHCDFV301A
|
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
Elective |
Occupational titles may include:
• Case worker
• Community services worker
• Community support worker
• Domestic violence worker
• Early intervention homelessness worker
• Family support worker
• Health education officer
• Outreach officer
• Support worker
• Welfare support worker
• Welfare worker
