- On Campus
- Online
Course Overview
Intakes
2025 Intake
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 21/07/2025 | Traralgon | Monday, Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm |
About this course
The call for skilled community workers who can support the increasing number of vulnerable Australians needing community services such as housing, finance, mental health and family supports, is greater than ever.
Delivered on campus two days per week, this course will give you the skills to design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and/or groups, providing support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services.
Entry into this course requires meeting certain minimum inherent requirements, which will be discussed during the pre-training review process.
Do you have a passion for working within your community? If the answer is yes then the Certificate IV in Community Services is for you. This course is the ideal qualification for anyone looking to start a career in the community/welfare sector. It allows you to work in areas such as:
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to apply for roles in:
- Residential care
- Youth work
- Housing and homelessness
- Emergency relief
- Advocacy
- Community health.
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.
Watch below to find out more on studying with us
This is Susanne, one of our Community Services students
Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2024. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.
Career Opportunities
Case worker
Health education officer
Community services worker
Outreach officer
Community support worker
Support worker
Welfare support worker
Homelessness worker
Welfare worker
Family support worker
Opportunities for Further Study
Diploma of Community Services
Diploma of Mental Health
Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Skills or Knowledge gained
Intake and assessment
Rapport building
Communication
Case note writing
Safe work practices
Group work
Referral
Team work
Self-management
Planning and organising
Working with at risk individuals and groups
Interventions
Working with diverse people
Family violence
AOD
Mental health
Life span development
Child Abuse
Homelessness
Disability
Crisis work
Legislation and compliance
Policies and procedures
Roles and responsibilities
Networking
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes
Mandatory entry requirements:
Applicants must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test as well as a Pre-Training Review to determine whether they are suitable for this course.
Applicants then must undertake an interview and also meet the below requirements:
Year 12 pass or mature age
Clear Police and Working with Children Check
Full Drivers licence
Online students must be able to attend online workshops so they can participate in simulated practical assessments
Recommended entry Requirements:
It is recommended that students have good digital literacy skills and be confident using the Microsoft Office suite.
Students are required to have access to suitable technology e.g lap top and internet.
Limitations to course Entry:
Suitability for the sector.
Minimum Industry Requirement
- Working with children check
- Police check
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2025
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Community Services.
Work Placement - 2025
Does this course require placement?: No
Course Overview
Intakes
2025 Intake
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 21/07/2025 | Off campus | Monday, Wednesday 5:30pm-8:00pm |
About this course
The call for skilled community workers who can support the increasing number of vulnerable Australians needing community services such as housing, finance, mental health and family supports, is even greater than ever.
If you have a passion to work in your community then the Certificate IV in Community Services is for you.
Delivered completely online, this course will give you the skills to design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and/or groups, providing support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services.
Do you have a passion for working within your community? If the answer is yes then the Certificate IV in Community Services is for you. This course is the ideal qualification for anyone looking to start a career in the community/welfare sector. It allows you to work in areas such as:
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to apply for roles in:
- Residential care
- Youth work
- Housing and homelessness
- Emergency relief
- Advocacy
- Community health.
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.
Watch below to find out more on studying with us
This is Susanne, one of our Community Services students
Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2024. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.
Career Opportunities
Case worker
Health education officer
Community services worker
Outreach officer
Community support worker
Support worker
Welfare support worker
Homelessness worker
Welfare worker
Family support worker
Opportunities for Further Study
Diploma of Community Services
Diploma of Mental Health
Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Skills or Knowledge gained
Intake and assessment
Rapport building
Communication
Case note writing
Safe work practices
Group work
Referral
Team work
Self-management
Planning and organising
Working with at risk individuals and groups
Interventions
Working with diverse people
Family violence
AOD
Mental health
Life span development
Child Abuse
Homelessness
Disability
Crisis work
Legislation and compliance
Policies and procedures
Roles and responsibilities
Networking
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes
Mandatory entry requirements:
Applicants must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test as well as a Pre-Training Review to determine whether they are suitable for this course.
Applicants then must undertake an interview and also meet the below requirements:
Year 12 pass or mature age
Clear Police and Working with Children Check
Full Drivers licence
Online students must be able to attend online workshops so they can participate in simulated practical assessments
Recommended entry Requirements:
It is recommended that students have good digital literacy skills and be confident using the Microsoft Office suite.
Students are required to have access to suitable technology e.g lap top and internet.
Limitations to course Entry:
Suitability for the sector.
Minimum Industry Requirement
- Working with children check
- Police check
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2025
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Community Services.
Work Placement - 2025
Does this course require placement?: No
Further Information - 2025
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $1,339.20 | $6,696.00 | $13,671.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Total | $1,489.20 | $6,846.00 | $13,821.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Important information
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.
Further Information - 2025
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $1,339.20 | $6,696.00 | $13,671.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,339.20 | $6,696.00 | $13,671.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Important information
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.