Course

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Description

The CHC42021 – Certificate IV in Community Services qualification is designed for individuals seeking to work as community service workers who deliver and support person-centred services to individuals and groups. Graduates will be equipped to provide support, advocacy, or interventions to individuals, groups, or communities across a range of services. At this level, workers may operate autonomously with limited responsibility within established parameters and may supervise others. Work may take place in various community service, case work, or case management contexts.

TGA Links: https://training.gov.au/training/details/CHC42021

Course Structure

A total number of 15 units must be completed for this qualification including:

• 7 core units
• 8 elective units

Entry Requirements

• Students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
• International students applying for this course must provide evidence of meeting one of the following English language proficiency requirements: A minimum of
  • IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 5.5
  • PTE Academic: Overall score of 42
  • TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 46

*Note: English test results must be no more than two (2) years old at the time of application.

• Students must have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent or possess an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification delivered and assessed in English within Australia.
• Applicants will be required to demonstrate their Language, Literacy & Numeracy proficiency and digital literacy undertaken during an initial interview at the time of admission and undertake a Language, Literacy & Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) assessment. Where gaps are identified, ALC is committed to providing appropriate and reasonable LLND support strategies to assist students in achieving the required competency levels. This may include advice about external support services or tailored in-house assistance. 
• Have the physical capacity to perform practical demonstrations

Delivery Mode

This qualification employs a Blended Delivery approach, integrating both face-to-face and synchronous online learning components.

• On-Campus Sessions: Students will engage in traditional classroom training held at the College.
• Virtual Classrooms: Learning is complemented by live, interactive online sessions conducted via a web-hosted platform (e.g., Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, Zoom). This ensures real-time engagement with instructors and peers from a flexible location.

*Note for Student Visa Holders: To comply with visa requirements, student visa holders must attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Assessment Methodologies

At Australian Leap College, we use a comprehensive and diverse range of assessment methodologies to thoroughly and effectively evaluate your competency. Each unit of competency is assessed through a combination of two or more distinct methods and techniques designed to gather strong evidence of your acquired skills and knowledge. For this course, assessment methods include

• Written Questions
• Presentation
• Project
• Observation
• Questioning and Discussions
• Case Study
• Practical Activities,

This varied approach ensures all aspects of your learning are effectively measured and recognised.

Available Intakes: 13 July, 12 October 2026