Certificate IV in Community Services
Certificate IV in Community Services
The Certificate IV in Community Services empowers you to build a rewarding career while making a difference in your community as a case or community services worker. You will learn skills that can be applied across different areas of community services, including alcohol and drugs, child protection, juvenile justice, mental…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Certificate IV in Community Services empowers you to build a rewarding career while making a difference in your community as a case or community services worker.
You will learn skills that can be applied across different areas of community services, including alcohol and drugs, child protection, juvenile justice, mental health and more. The topics are broad so you gain experience working with a range of clients – from young people to seniors – to help them achieve their goals.
At TAFE NSW you will study with teachers who are leaders in their field and have current industry expertise. You can also take advantage of our extensive partnerships, connecting you with positive workplace learning experiences.
?Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
Build caring and supportive relationships with people accessing services, their carers and family members
Engage in interventions
Plan and conduct group activities
Gain experience working within a community development strategic framework
Build your experience and get practical skills in:
Working with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Planning, delivery and implementation of services
Client goal setting and planning
Performing interventions
The critical analysis and reflection of your own practice
Develop the qualities you need to get ahead in this industry:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Resolve conflict and diffuse difficult situations
Explore the issues and interests of different communities
The key soft skills employers are looking for in this sector include interpersonal skills, communication, leadership and adaptability.
Investment in the global care economy is forecast to double, which could lead to a total of 475 million jobs by 2030 in areas such as:
Mental health
Education
Rehabilitation
Disaster relief
Medical support
Ageing support
REQUIREMENTS
Year 10 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 46 or equivalent
Or Completion of a TAFE NSW General English Program
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
With a reputation for providing high quality teaching and education, Technical and Further Education New South Wales (TAFE NSW) has over 40 locations across the state for international students to choose from. TAFE NSW is the biggest training and vocational education provider in Australia with over 3,800 international students studying at the institution each year. Located in picturesque New South Wales, with the world-renowned city of Sydney at its heart, students can study in a cosmopolitan and dynamic region.TAFE NSW offers students the opportunity to select from over 140 courses offered at various levels including certificate, diploma and degree. Further, students can pursue English language courses and pathway programmes that prepare them for enrolling in degree courses at Australian universities.Students at TAFE NSW benefit from highly qualified faculty and small class sizes that enable personalised attention. One-to-one training from academics is common place and contributes to the unique learning environment. TAFE NSW ensures that students are exposed to best practice and industry knowledge embedded in programmes, preparing them for the world of work after graduation.International students are well looked after with excellent support services and structures. This includes personal counselling, academic and career development, study skills programme and English language support. A comprehensive student orientation programme is also provided and students are encouraged to join the Student Association in order to have access to events and activities on campus. The International Students Office, with dedicated international student coordinators, looks after the welfare of international students, with everything from answering queries to helping students settle in to life on campus.RTO 90003HEPS PRV12049
