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Certificate IV in Community Services

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you aspire to work in social welfare or community development at a more advanced level?

Enrol in a Nationally Recognised Qualification in Community Services to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact in the community services sector!

Nationally Accredited Qualification

Classroom Based Training

Industry Growth: Very High

Government Funding Available*

Multiple Convenient Campus Locations

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Future Growth: Very Strong

Number of employed Welfare Support Workers grew by 5,500 over the last year.

Source: jobsandskills.gov.au

Improved Work Status: 75%

Percentage of graduates of this course who are employed or have continued with further study.

Source: yourcareer.gov.au

Average Weekly Pay: $1,577

Average weekly full-time earnings for Community Care Workers

Source: indeed.com

What Our Students Are Saying

"Friendly environment, very informative and detailed, the course is easy to understand and course leader/ class instructor is very helpful and easy to understand and is able to explain things in a way that is easy to comprehend."

– Taysha

"I have enjoyed doing my Certificate III in Community Services and being a student of IST as an older woman. The staff are helpful, the facility is comfortable, and the Lecturer was excellent. I recommend it to anyone who wishes more study in their life."

– Krizza

"Out of the training facilities I’ve been to, these guys have been the best! They’ve been friendly, helpful, and understanding! Keep up the good work guys! Will definitely look at doing some other courses through them."

– Brooke

"I found the process of obtaining my qualification with IST to be professional and comprehensive. Thanks very much to the trainers for sharing their years of expertise with me. My deepest thanks to the reception and admin staff who made my journey that much more bearable by being organized, diligent, and on top of your game."

– Keith

Detailed Information About the Course

Entry Requirements

There are no academic entry requirements for these qualifications. Students are required to provide their Unique Student Identifier (USI) which we can assist with, photo identification and meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements.

Course Overview

The Certificate IV in Community Services is designed for those looking to advance in community service roles. This qualification equips you to support person-centred services to individuals and groups. As a community service worker, you will provide advocacy or interventions in a variety of settings.

With this qualification, you may work autonomously within established guidelines and have the potential to supervise others. This course prepares you for diverse roles in community service and case management environments.

Training Delivery Mode

This course is predominantly classroom based. Training is delivered through our Registered Training Organisation: Industry Skills Training RTO ID 40486.

Recommended Course Structure

A total of 15 units are required to complete the Certificate IV in Community Services; seven (7) core and eight (8) elective units. Unit selection may vary dependent on delivery method and location. Call us today for more information.

Core units

CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients health or community services
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units

CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Eligibility For Government Funding

Students are able to access mainstream training under the government subsidised Jobs & Skills WA Program. You are eligible for a subsidised training place if you have left school, your primary place of residence is in Western Australia and you are:

an Australian citizen: or
a permanent visa holder or holder of visa subclass 309, 444, 785, 790 or 820;
a dependant or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457 or 482;
a Bridging Visa E holder (subclasses 050 and 051) and you have made a valid application for a visa subclass 785 or 790;
a citizen of Ukraine or Afghanistan who holds a visa subclass 449, with additional eligibility for Ukrainian citizens holding visa subclass 786; or
holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work, and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.

Please contact us today to discuss the full eligibility requirements & for more information.

Why Industry Skills Training?

CLASSES COMMENCE MONTHLY

We have classes beginning regularly so you can start whenever it suits you.

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

We work closely with industry & government authorities to provide a suite of courses that are based on current industry standards

FOCUS ON FUTURE

We offer certificates in a number of vital & emerging industries of the next decade

PATHWAYS TO UNIVERSITY

A new career or pathway to further study at university, starts with a single step.

Advance your career in Community Services

Note: Classes are at our Perth Metro campuses; we cannot accept enrolments from International Student Visa holders (Subclass 500).