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Course Location and Contact Information
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This national qualification covers workers who provide a range of services and interventions to clients. Work may take place in a range of contexts such as community-based organisations, residential services, youth and outreach services. The program aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in relation to community services operations, requirements, interventions and client issues. The Certificate IV provides broad opportunities for employment and is regarded by employers as a desirable (and sometimes mandatory) entry-level qualification.
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Graduates may be employed in the government and non government sector in a variety of community settings, in various positions including youth worker, community support worker, juvenile justice worker, support worker, residential worker and programs officer.
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Full-time: One year
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February.
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Prospective students are expected to have the literacy skills appropriate for both the demands of the training and the workplace. Applicants must be 20 years of age at the commencement of the course.
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Apply directly to the Health & Community Studies Department.
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| Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.
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Participants successfully completing this training may apply for entry into the Diploma of Community Welfare Work at TAFE institutes or related university courses.
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The Certificate IV in Community Services Work incorporates the following units from the Community Services Training Package:
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Competencies will be assessed in a variety of modes including:
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All materials are supplied by the Health and Community Studies Department at a maximum cost of $79 per student (price subject to change).
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As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate IV in Community Services Work.
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by: Suzy Sainovski, Communications Officer - Publications. Authorised by: Keith Hitchen, Head of Department, Health and Community Studies. Last modified: 26 February, 2008 www.nmit.vic.edu.au NMIT Disclaimer Privacy Contact NMIT Search |
