Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Career Development

Certificate IV in Career Development

Qualification
National Code:
CHC42108
State Code:
D298
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2011
Approved Date
09/09/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
770
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/03/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers workers who provide a range of programs and services to individuals and groups of clients and employers to support them in planning their career and/or locating, securing and maintaining suitable employment.

Workers at this level:
Need an understanding of access and equity issues including cultural diversity, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and disability issues and to work with local communities in the provision of services
May have limited supervisory responsibilities (e.g. in employment services context).

Work at this level may include, for example:
Work in career information and transition services
Assisting in career adviser roles in education, training, school or transition work environments.

Occupational titles may include, for example:
Career information officer
Career and transition services coordinator

This qualification may also be appropriate for workers already holding a relevant professional or vocational qualification for application in areas such as:
School career advice and VET in Schools work
Human resources, education and training and industry specialisation.
In addition, a recommended skill set is identified for such individuals as an introduction to career development work.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
16 units of competency are required for this qualification, including:
- 11 core units
- 5 elective units

A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives which are required for work in career development at this level
- Group B elective which is recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- Other relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing
1. Core Units

All eleven (11) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2255 CHCCDP403B Analyse and apply education and training information 30 Unit of competency
D2254 CHCCDP402B Assist clients to plan and access career pathways 90 Unit of competency
D2480 CHCES411A Collect, analyse and apply labour market information 25 Unit of competency
D2234 CHCCAR501B Conduct career guidance interview 70 Unit of competency
D8381 HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes 30 Unit of competency
D2253 CHCCDP401B Deliver service consistent with a career development framework 70 Unit of competency
D2619 CHCNET404A Facilitate links with other services 55 Unit of competency
D8590 CHCORG405D Maintain an effective work environment 40 Unit of competency
D2332 CHCCS407B Operate referral procedures 20 Unit of competency
D8557 CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector 50 Unit of competency
D8281 HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Two (2) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2313 CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
D8556 CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework 50 Unit of competency
3. Other Elective Units

Three (3) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2481 CHCES413A Develop and monitor employment plans with clients 40 Unit of competency
D2411 CHCDIS509D Maximise participation in work by people with disabilities 45 Unit of competency
D2406 CHCDIS408C Support people with disabilities as workers 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D237 CHC42407 Certificate IV in Career Development Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J026 CHC42112 Certificate IV in Career Development Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CHC42108 taken from the Community Services Training Package CHC08 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600 or Email: sales@atpl.net.au

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by VET Teaching and Learning Directorate, 9/9/2009.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information