Accredited course Outline
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Certificate IV in Community Advocacy (Women's Services)
Certificate IV in Community Advocacy (Women's Services)
Accredited course
National Code:
12880WA
12880WA
State Code:
9708
9708
TGA Status:
Draft
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/01/1998
Field of Education
120199 - General Education Programmes, N.e.c.
AQF Level
Certificate IV in
Nominal Hours
430
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)
Accredited Date
19/02/1998
Expiry Date
31/12/2001
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
To provide students with skills and knowledge to be effective community advocates.
To equip students with professional ethics and values appropriate to the provision of advocacy to women in the community.
To provide students with a theoretical framework to practice community advocacy with women.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65312 | Anti-discrimination Law | 10 | Module | |
| 65305 | Children and the Law | 10 | Module | |
| 65306 | Credit and Finance | 10 | Module | |
| 65302 | Effective Support and Referral | 60 | Module | |
| 65308 | Employment and Industrial Issues | 15 | Module | |
| 65307 | Family and De-facto Law | 10 | Module | |
| 65315 | Fieldwork Placement | 180 | Module | |
| 65314 | Health Law | 10 | Module | |
| 65309 | Income Support in Australia | 10 | Module | |
| 65311 | Landlord and Tenant Law | 10 | Module | |
| 65303 | Legal Systems and Processes | 20 | Module | |
| 65304 | Professional Practice | 10 | Module | |
| 65313 | Reviewing Government Decisions | 10 | Module | |
| 65301 | Theory and Underlying Principles | 50 | Module | |
| 65310 | Women and Crime | 10 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C036 | CHC40699 | Certificate IV in Community Services (Community Work) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of Training and Employment on behalf of the Crown.
2. The proponent for this course is jointly CMC and Challenger TAFE Colleges on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code (see above).
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment.
4. THIS COURSE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY C036 CERTIFICATE IV IN COMMUNITY SERVICES (COMMUNITY WORK). WHEN USING C036 TO REPLACE THIS COURSE THE UNIT C0101 CHCAD2A SUPPORT THE INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND NEEDS WITHIN DUTY OF CARE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED AS AN OPTION AND DELIVERED WITH THE SPECIAL (COMMUNITY ADVOCACY) RESOURCES DEVELOPED BY CENTRAL TAFE (refer to Central TAFE Program Manager for details). THE SPECIAL RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THE UNIT (C0101) CHCAD2A, INCLUDE ALL THE UNDERPINNING LEGAL/LAW KNOWLEDGE FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND WILL REQUIRE APPROXIMATELY AN ADDITIONAL 30 HOURS OF DELIVERY FOR THAT UNIT (85 hours instead of 55 hours).
THE CERTIFICATE AWARDED TO THE GRADUATE MAY THEN BE NOTATED TO STATE THE GRADUATE RECEIVED THE CERTIFICATE IV IN COMMUNITY SERVICES (COMMUNITY WORK) FOCUSSING IN COMMUNITY ADVOCACY.
2. The proponent for this course is jointly CMC and Challenger TAFE Colleges on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code (see above).
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment.
4. THIS COURSE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY C036 CERTIFICATE IV IN COMMUNITY SERVICES (COMMUNITY WORK). WHEN USING C036 TO REPLACE THIS COURSE THE UNIT C0101 CHCAD2A SUPPORT THE INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND NEEDS WITHIN DUTY OF CARE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED AS AN OPTION AND DELIVERED WITH THE SPECIAL (COMMUNITY ADVOCACY) RESOURCES DEVELOPED BY CENTRAL TAFE (refer to Central TAFE Program Manager for details). THE SPECIAL RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THE UNIT (C0101) CHCAD2A, INCLUDE ALL THE UNDERPINNING LEGAL/LAW KNOWLEDGE FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND WILL REQUIRE APPROXIMATELY AN ADDITIONAL 30 HOURS OF DELIVERY FOR THAT UNIT (85 hours instead of 55 hours).
THE CERTIFICATE AWARDED TO THE GRADUATE MAY THEN BE NOTATED TO STATE THE GRADUATE RECEIVED THE CERTIFICATE IV IN COMMUNITY SERVICES (COMMUNITY WORK) FOCUSSING IN COMMUNITY ADVOCACY.