GOTAFE
Certificate IV in Community Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Unlock the power to make a positive impact in your community! This course equips students with the essential knowledge and skills to support vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals in the community. With the Certificate IV in Community Services, graduates will become sought-after in the Community Services sector, ready to excel in diverse in a range of settings.
Students will learn to design and deliver person-centred community services to individuals and groups, as well as vital techniques to provide unwavering support, effective advocacy, and life-changing interventions across a wide range of services.
Delivery mode
GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 152-200 Fryers Street, Shepparton
- 218 Tone Road, Wangaratta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
GOTAFE entry requirements
Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
Undertake a Pre-training Review to document previous work experience and qualifications and assess suitability for the course.
Industry requirements
- National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes.
- WWWC (Working with Children’s Check for volunteer) with at least 1 year before expiry.
- NDIS Credentials (NDIS Screening).
Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Community Services will prepare you for the following roles.
Case Manager
A Case Manager, also known in some circles as a case worker, plays a huge role in helping clients and patients get the support they need. In genera...
Case Worker
A Case Worker provides support to individuals and families facing social, emotional, and financial challenges. You might work in healthcare, social...
Community Advocate
A Community Advocate supports individuals and groups in accessing services and resources within their communities. You might work with non-profits...
Community Care Worker
Community Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care and group homes. They provide children and adu...
Community Development Worker
A community development worker focuses on how to best enhance the public offerings of the neighbourhood or other community in which they work. Thes...
Community Health Liaison
A Community Health Liaison connects individuals with healthcare services and resources. You may work with healthcare providers or non-profits, focu...
Community Support Worker
Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Youth Worker
A Youth Worker supports children and young people who are going through a challenging time. You might provide guidance with issues such as homeless...
About GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
