Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 5:18 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Community Development

Certificate IV in Community Development

Qualification
National Code:
CHC42121
State Code:
BII7
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2022
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
605
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 08/12/2022 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of community services workers who assist in the delivery of programs that contribute to the development of community capacity through public social change processes.

At this level, work takes place within a professional team under the guidance of others, to support development within the community. Work may be undertaken in organisations working across a range of social, health, environment, economic, arts and culture and recreation sectors.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units must be completed:
- eight (8) core units
- seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- up to five (5) units from the electives listed below
- up to two (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.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEL74 CHCCDE021 Develop and support community resources 40 Unit of competency
OEK77 CHCCDE020 Implement participation and engagement strategies 80 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
OEJ53 CHCCDE017 Support collaborative planning processes 45 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
OEM05 CHCCDE019 Work within a community development framework 70 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least five (5) units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEK97 CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services 90 Unit of competency
OEK78 CHCCDE032 Deliver emergency relief services 40 Unit of competency
OEL31 CHCCDE023 Develop and deliver community projects 35 Unit of competency
OEK80 CHCCDE026 Develop and lead community engagement strategies to enhance participation 75 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
WG657 HLTAHW006 Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members 60 Unit of competency
OEL49 CHCCSM009 Facilitate goal directed planning 60 Unit of competency
OEH25 CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 125 Unit of competency
AVC96 CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients 55 Unit of competency
OEK28 CHCCSM010 Implement case management practice 60 Unit of competency
AVB98 CHCEDU006 Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills 40 Unit of competency
AWA79 CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities 60 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVC95 CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services 45 Unit of competency
AVC03 CHCEDU001 Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies 45 Unit of competency
AWB06 CHCEDU009 Provide parenting, health and well-being education 70 Unit of competency
AVC02 CHCEDU003 Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients 40 Unit of competency
AWB34 CHCDFV002 Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence 65 Unit of competency
AWB33 CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence 45 Unit of competency
OEL29 CHCCDE024 Support community action 30 Unit of competency
OEK79 CHCPRT026 Support the rights and safety of children and young people 25 Unit of competency
OEM07 CHCYTH023 Work effectively with young people and their nominated carer or families 40 Unit of competency
OEJ51 CHCCDE022 Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities 30 Unit of competency
AVB99 CHCEDU005 Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs 40 Unit of competency
OEK15 CHCSET003 Work with forced migrants 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWL1 CHC42115 Certificate IV in Community Development Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information