Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Community Development

Certificate IV in Community Development

Qualification
National Code:
CHC42115
State Code:
AWL1
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
06/08/2015
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
605
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of community services workers who assist in the delivery of programs that contribute to the development of 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.

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

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)
- eight (8) core units
- seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- up to seven (7) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

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
AVC45 CHCCDE005 Develop and support relevant community resources 30 Unit of competency
AVC46 CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies 45 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
AVC49 CHCCDE001 Support participative planning processes 35 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
AVC47 CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to seven (7) units may be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL69 BSBRES401 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
WG743 CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services 90 Unit of competency
AVC34 CHCCDE016 Deliver emergency relief services 40 Unit of competency
AVC41 CHCCDE010 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
AVC43 CHCCDE007 Develop and provide community projects 35 Unit of competency
WG657 HLTAHW006 Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members 60 Unit of competency
D5548 PUAEMR016A Facilitate community involvement in recovery 25 Unit of competency
AVC91 CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people 50 Unit of competency
AVC13 CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability 85 Unit of competency
AVC96 CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients 55 Unit of competency
AVB98 CHCEDU006 Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills 40 Unit of competency
WA874 TAEDEL404A Mentor in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
AUH79 BSBATSIC511 Plan and conduct a community meeting 60 Unit of competency
AWA79 CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities 60 Unit of competency
WA871 TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning 30 Unit of competency
WA872 TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 25 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
AUH24 BSBATSIW417 Select and use technology 50 Unit of competency
AVC42 CHCCDE008 Support community action 30 Unit of competency
WG803 CHCPRT002 Support the rights and safety of children and young people 25 Unit of competency
WG836 CHCYTH011 Work effectively with young people and their families 40 Unit of competency
D5494 PUAEMR018A Work in an emergency management context 25 Unit of competency
AVC44 CHCCDE006 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
AVB36 CHCSET001 Work with forced migrants 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D285 CHC40808 Certificate IV in Community Development Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BII7 CHC42121 Certificate IV in Community Development Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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