Certificate IV in Community Services

When you study with genU Training, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services.

Study requirements

Students will need to demonstrate that they have the appropriate:

• Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills
• Communication, documentation and research skills
• Physical capacity for manual handling (this is relevant to disability and aged care courses)
• Access to a laptop or desktop computer, with basic digital literacy skills

Students undertaking blended and/or online training will require intermediate computer skills such as internet browsing, email, word processing, and presentation software.

Workstation setup

You will need a quiet space for study that has stable internet connection. You will also need:

• Web camera, microphone and speakers
• Smartphone
• Earbuds or headphones
• Zoom video conferencing software.

Please note: You will need to turn your camera and microphone on, as required when using video conferencing.

Important information

This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that some individuals may find distressing. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.

What you’ll learn

Develop the confidence to work independently or in a supervisory role, leading people and teams. You’ll gain the ability to design and deliver person-centered services, allowing you to provide support, advocacy, and interventions in various community service, case work, or case management settings.

Where your skills can take you:

• Community Health Worker
• Family Support Worker
• Migrant Community Worker
• Tenants Advisory Worker
• Welfare Rights Worker

What you can study next:

• CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
• CHC52121 Diploma of Community Development

Student tuition fees are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. In addition to tuition fees, there may also be other charges such as material or amenities fees. A genU Training staff member can help you determine your course fees. A statement of fees detailing all course charges will be provided prior to enrolment.

For full details of genU Training’s course fees please visit our Fees page.

Fees – Victoria

Fees – South Australia

This training is supported by the Government of South Australia. Eligibility criteria apply, to check your eligibility visit www.skills.sa.gov.au.

Fees – Tasmania

This training is subsidised by the Department of State Growth, Tasmania.

Jobseekers are defined as people who are out of work, people who are underemployed, and those looking to upskill or gain new skills outside their current employment.

On-campus (day): Face-to-face classes in a classroom setting, one day per week from 9:30am to 4:00pm.

Virtual (day): Mix of real-time online instructor-led sessions via video conferencing and guided activities through the Learning Management System (eLearning), one day per week from 9:30am to 4:00pm.

Virtual (night): Like virtual day classes but in the evening, one night per week from 5:30pm to 9:00pm, with additional practical demonstration sessions scheduled between 3:00pm and 9:00pm.

Please select your preferred course location and date from the list below.

Click the Apply button and complete the online application. Once we receive your application, our Customer Enquiries Team will contact you to progress your application and advise of next steps. You can find out more about the application process.

If you need support to complete your application, we are happy to help. Simply call 1300 582 687 or contact us online.