Study Type
Full TimeStart Dates
Rolling EnrolmentsDuration
24 Weekincluding placement
Location
Suite 1, Level 4,126 Church st
Parramatta NSW
About this course
CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services is a nationally recognised qualification preparing individuals to deliver person-centred support and advocacy to individuals, groups, and communities across various settings. Workers may operate independently or with limited supervision and may also lead or supervise others within defined service frameworks.
As a Community Services Worker, you’ll play a meaningful role in empowering others, making a real difference in people’s lives while contributing to the wellbeing of your community.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
Your Pathway to a Meaningful Career
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Deliver specialised care to older people in aged care.
Diploma of Community Services
Coordinate and manage services for individuals with complex needs.
Diploma of Nursing
Advance clinical nursing skills to deliver quality patient care.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Where Can This Qualification Take You?
Case Worker
Support individuals and families to access community services effectively.
Community Education Worker
Educate and empower communities through outreach programs and initiatives.
Family Support Worker
Assist families facing challenges to build strength and resilience.
Outreach Officer
Connect vulnerable people to essential services and community support.
Be 18 years of age or older.
Have completed Year 10 or higher (or equivalent education).
Possess basic English and numeracy skills (a Language, Literacy and Numeracy [LLN] assessment may be required).
Have basic digital literacy and access to a computer or tablet.
Be physically capable of performing care-related duties (including manual handling tasks).
Hold or be willing to obtain the following before work placement:
National Police Check
Working With Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
First Aid and CPR Certificates
- Up-to-date immunisations (as per NSW Health guidelines)
- 24 weeks total duration
- 20 hours per week, including:
- 16 hours of scheduled training and practical simulation/workshops
- 4 hours of self-paced learning through the Learning Management System (LMS)
- 120 hours of mandatory work placement, completed over 3 weeks
- Rolling enrolments available – students can commence throughout the year
| Total Cost | AUD$ 1,800 |
|---|---|
| 1st Instalment: | AUD$ 600.00 |
| 2nd Instalment: | AUD$ 600.00 |
| 3rd Instalment: | AUD$ 600.00 |
Note: All-inclusive pricing, no additional fees will be charged. This fee covers classroom training, online learning materials, simulated lab sessions, and work placement support.
After earning the Certificate IV in Community Services, you can pursue:
• Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• Diploma of Community Services
• Diploma of Nursing
• Bachelor of Nursing (tertiary level)
Core Units — 7
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | Core |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships | Core |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
Elective Units — 8
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Elective |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | Elective |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | Elective |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | Elective |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal & /or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Elective |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Elective |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | Elective |
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | Elective |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if you have relevant skills, knowledge, work experience, or previous study related to the course.
RPL may be granted through:
- Previous employment experience
- Formal or informal training
- Workplace learning
- Volunteer work or community experience
- Prior completed studies
Students may be required to provide:
- Resume/CV
- Job descriptions
- References or employer letters
- Certificates or transcripts
- Work samples or evidence of competency
All RPL applications are assessed individually by qualified trainers and assessors in accordance with BIC policies and training package requirements.
Credit Transfer
Credit Transfer (CT) is available for students who have successfully completed identical or equivalent nationally recognised units with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
To apply for Credit Transfer, students must provide:
- A certified copy of their Statement of Attainment or Qualification
- A USI transcript (if requested)
Where the unit code and title match the current course requirements, credit transfer will generally be granted without further assessment.
Students are encouraged to discuss RPL or Credit Transfer options with BIC prior to enrolment or during the orientation process.
All training sessions are conducted at our office located at Suite 1, level 4,126 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150, adjacent to the railway station.
- Case Worker (Community Services)
- Community Education Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Outreach Officer
- Provide person-centred support to individuals, families, and communities
- Assist clients to access community services and referral pathways
- Support client wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion
- Maintain accurate documentation and client confidentiality
- Work collaboratively within legal, ethical, and organisational guidelines
- Caring attitude
- Effective communicator
- Empathy
- Physical requirements like strength, mobility, hearing and good vision
- Mental Endurances
- Problem solving skills
- Respecting all cultures their values and beliefs
Delivery is a combination of methods to cover the theory and practice requirements. It includes:
- Face-to-face learning
- Online LMS
- Simulation-based training
- Self-paced learning
- Work placements
To earn this nationally recognised qualification, you must complete all units to a job-ready standard. Each unit includes the following assessment tasks:
- Knowledge tests with multiple choice questions, short answer questions, matching sentences, diagrams
- Case studies and projects
- Practical demonstrations observed and assessed in a simulated environment
- Clinical skills demonstration in the workplace, assessed by our facilitator
Ready to apply?
Contact us today to get enrolled in this course.
- RPL available
- Prior learning or experience in community care may shorten your course. Ask us about Recognition of Prior Learning.
- Pathways
- Cert IV in Ageing Support
- Cert IV in Disability Support
- Cert IV in Community Services
- Location
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Suite 1, Level 4,
126 Church st,
Parramatta NSW