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  • CHC42121
  • Certificate IV
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate IV in Community Development

This qualification covers helping deliver programs that build community capacity and support social change. It includes collaborative planning, working within a community development framework, participation and engagement strategies, developing community resources and building relationships through communication. Community workers with development experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CHC Community Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CHC42115 Certificate IV in Community Development (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Community workers in neighbourhood centres, social housing and organisations across the social, health, environment, arts, culture and recreation sectors who work as part of a team.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Community development worker
  • Community worker
  • Community education worker
  • Neighbourhood centre worker

Qualification structure

15 units must be completed: Up to 5 units from the electives listed below. Up to 2 units from the electives listed below or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

8 units
  1. CHCCDE017Support collaborative planning processes
  2. CHCCDE019Work within a community development framework
  3. CHCCDE020Implement participation and engagement strategies
  4. CHCCDE021Develop and support community resources
  5. CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
  6. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  7. CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
  8. HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

25 units
  1. CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  2. CHCADV002Provide advocacy and representation services
  3. CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  4. CHCCDE022Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
  5. CHCCDE023Develop and deliver community projects
  6. CHCCDE024Support community action
  7. CHCCDE026Develop and lead community engagement strategies to enhance participation
  8. CHCCDE032Deliver emergency relief services
  9. CHCCSM009Facilitate goal directed planning
  10. CHCCSM010Implement case management practice
  11. CHCDEV005Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
  12. CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  13. CHCDFV002Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence
  14. CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  15. CHCEDU001Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
  16. CHCEDU003Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients
  17. CHCEDU005Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
  18. CHCEDU006Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills
  19. CHCEDU009Provide parenting, health and well-being education
  20. CHCGRP002Plan and conduct group activities
  21. CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  22. CHCPRT026Support the rights and safety of children and young people
  23. CHCSET003Work with forced migrants
  24. CHCYTH023Work effectively with young people and their nominated carer or families
  25. HLTAHW006Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members

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

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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