Certificate IV in Community Services

Admissions

Applicants require a minimum of completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

Non-school leavers without formal qualifications are welcome to apply.

Other requirements

The following additional criteria for entry apply to this course:

• All applicants must be a minimum of 17 years old at the commencement of the course.
• All students may be required to hold a current Working with Children Check throughout the duration of the program.
• All students may be required to hold a current Police Check throughout the duration of the program* (* If a candidate believes there would be a disclosable issue on their Police Check, a confidential conversation will be required prior to enrolment to determine suitability for work within the community services environment).
• All applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies. 
• Students will need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection, with adequate speed and sufficient data allowance. 
   

Informed Choices Statement

View the Informed Choices statement, which provides information about the inherent requirements of community services, specifically the essential physical and behavioural abilities needed to perform assessment tasks, professional placements and progress to a career in this field. This information is intended to assist you to choose whether you can successfully participate in and complete a course.

Credit transfer

Recognition of prior learning

Course structure

To be awarded this qualification, students will need to complete 15 units (seven core and eight elective units):

• Standard classroom delivery for full-time students includes on-campus classes.
• The course includes a mix of delivery methods including face-to-face class time, online work and project work.
• Assessment requires group work, actor simulation, role play, written assignments. 
• Students may be required to attend other campuses from time to time for events and other course engagements.