Get the skills and knowledge needed to start a rewarding career supporting people in the community as an outreach officer, welfare support worker, case worker, or similar roles supporting the community.
With this course; you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to start your career in community support as an outreach officer, welfare support worker, case worker, or a range of other areas within this field.
You'll gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the community services sector; promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing; responding to critical situations including children at risk; assisting collective action; and also learn about working with cultural diversity; ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.
Completion of this qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
This course is fee-free! No course fees apply!
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
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A job that offers the reward of helping your community!
When you complete the Certificate IV in Community Services Work, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to start your career in community support as an outreach officer, welfare support worker, or case worker.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the community services sector; promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing; responding to critical situations including children at risk; assisting collective action; and also learn about working with cultural diversity; ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.
Get qualified as a community support worker
Begin your career in community services and gain job ready skills to become a community support worker.
The Community Services industry assists individual clients, families and communities who are vulnerable or at risk. This job focuses on improving the quality of life of people who need support.
You will learn how to build relationships with clients, carers and their families, assess social emotional and physical wellbeing of others and methods of providing individualised support, information and advice to people in crisis.
Ideal students will have a determination and drive for helping others as well as patience, tolerance, and a passion for social justice.
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It’s time to take your community services career to new heights. Support clients with a range of complex care needs by applying skills in intervention, case management, client-centred care and advocacy.
Throughout this Qualification, you will learn how to design and deliver accessible programs that enhance community participation and are in line with the legal and ethical requirements of the community services sector. This course focuses on equipping students with skills in advanced communication, group work, training, community provision and program development.A career in Community Services can change and impact lives by helping people that need it most. This course will give you job ready skills to be qualified for a role supporting the community as an outreach officer, welfare support worker or case worker.
The Community Services industry assists individual clients, families and entire communities who are vulnerable or at risk and is about improving the quality of life of people who need support.
Be guided by our expert team of professional lecturers as you learn how to build relationships with clients, carers and their families, assess social emotional and physical wellbeing of others and methods of providing individualised support, information and advice to people in crisis. You’ll need to have determination and drive for helping others as well as patience, tolerance, a positive attitude, ability to take initiative and at times, deal with conflict.
Qualified welfare support workers are in-demand and can work in a range of settings including government departments, local councils, hospitals, or non-government welfare agencies.
Take the first step into your rewarding career in Community Services.
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This qualification reflects the role of community service workers who design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and/or groups. Workers may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services.
At this level, workers may be autonomous with limited responsibility within established parameters and may be required to supervise and lead other workers in projects or teams. Work may take place in a range of community service, case work or case management contexts.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Certificate IV in Community Services reflects the role of community service workers who deliver and support person-centred services to individuals and groups. Workers may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual persons, groups or communities across a range of services. At this level, workers may be autonomous with limited responsibility within established parameters and may supervise others. Work may take place in a range of community service, case work or case management contexts. Contact us today to find out more! 1300 757 296 www.ist.edu.au
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This qualification reflects the role of community service workers who design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and/or groups. You may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services. Completing a Certificate IV in Community Services provides you the pathway to take the next step in your career and really hone those skills to make a difference in what you do. Speak to us today to find out how this course can help you!
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The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.