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Certificate IV in Community Development

CHC42121
Care & communityCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
15Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
Dec 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC42121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Neighbourhood Centre WorkerNeighbourhood Centre ManagerCommunity WorkerCommunity Development Worker for Social HousingCommunity Education Worker
Industries
Community Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CHC42121 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 15 units: 8 core plus 7 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCADV002Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCDE017Support collaborative planning processes
CHCCDE019Work within a community development framework
CHCCDE020Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCDE021Develop and support community resources
CHCCDE022Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCDE023Develop and deliver community projects
CHCCDE024Support community action
CHCCDE026Develop and lead community engagement strategies to enhance participation
CHCCDE032Deliver emergency relief services
CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
CHCCSM009Facilitate goal directed planning
CHCCSM010Implement case management practice
CHCDEV005Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV002Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU001Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
CHCEDU003Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients
CHCEDU005Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
CHCEDU006Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCEDU009Provide parenting, health and well-being education
CHCGRP002Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRT026Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCSET003Work with forced migrants
CHCYTH023Work effectively with young people and their nominated carer or families
HLTAHW006Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CHC42121 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

3 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Canberra Institute of TechnologyBased in ACT · Registered since 1993→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE SABased in SA · Registered since 2014→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.