Wodonga TAFE
10 months
Develop essential skills to work as a community service worker supporting individuals and groups experiencing disadvantage. This Certificate IV teaches person-centred service delivery, advocacy, and case management across various community service contexts.
Applicants must be over 17 years of age. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Working with Children's Check and National Police Check. Younger students are encouraged to apply for the Certificate II in Community Services as a pathway opportunity. Applicants with relevant industry experience may apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL), determined on a case-by-case basis.
The course covers 16 compulsory units including: Facilitating client interests and rights, assessing co-existing needs, recognising and responding to crisis situations, identifying and reporting abuse, developing and delivering community projects, communication and relationship building, recognising domestic and family violence, working with diverse people, promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, planning group activities, working legally and ethically, supporting people with mental health issues, developing collaborative partnerships, and following safe work practices for direct client care.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) offering nationally recognised AQF qualifications. The course provides practical, hands-on learning with field placement opportunities and team-based projects that benefit local community initiatives. Graduates can progress to the Diploma of Community Services with credit recognition and potential university pathways.
Graduates can pursue careers as Community Support Workers, Domestic Violence Workers, Case Workers, Outreach Officers, Aboriginal Intake and Referral Workers, Homelessness Workers, Community Education Workers, Welfare Support Workers, Court Support Workers, Information and Referral Workers, Health Education Officers, Community Legal Officers, Welfare Rights Workers, Tenant Advice and Advocacy Workers, Family Support Workers, and Phone Advice Workers. The qualification provides a pathway to the Diploma of Community Services and potential university-level study.
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