Certificate IV in Career Development
This qualification covers helping people plan their careers and find, secure and keep suitable work. It includes career guidance interviews, using career and employment information, supporting people through career change, and building networks with employers and other services. Workers with career or employment services experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CHC Community Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CHC42112 Certificate IV in Career Development (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People working in career information, transition or employment services, or assisting career advisers in schools, education and training settings.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Career information officer
- Career development officer
- Transition support officer
- Employment consultant
Qualification structure
13 units in total. up to 5 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
8 units- CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCECD001Analyse and apply information that supports employment and career development
- CHCECD008Deliver services consistent with a career development framework
- CHCECD009Conduct career guidance interviews
- CHCECD010Provide support to people in career transition
- CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
- CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Elective units
14 units- CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
- CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCDIS014Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCEDS057Support students with additional needs in the classroom
- CHCEDU005Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
- CHCEDU006Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills
- CHCLLN001Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
- CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCPRP004Promote and represent the service
- TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
- TAEDEL411Facilitate vocational training
- TAEDEL412Facilitate workplace-based learning
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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