CHC42015 Certificate IV Community Services

General Admission Requirements

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 11 pass or mature age
  • Clear Police and Working with Children Check
  • Full Drivers licence
  • Student must be prepared to provide certificate of COVID vaccination due to placement requirements.
  • Online students must be able to attend online workshops so they can participate in simulated practical assessments

Recommended entry requirements:

Suitable internet connectivity Suitable technology e.g computer, video capabilities Current or previous industry skills, knowledge and/or experience Limitations to entry: Suitability for the sector.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements are the components of a course or unit that demonstrates student ability, knowledge and skills in order to achieve the stated learning outcomes of the course or unit. In order for students to be deemed competent within a course or unit Inherent Requirements must be met by all students.

Where students may require reasonable adjustments to a course or unit as a result of disability or other impacts on study these actions must not undermine the academic integrity of the course, unit or learning outcome. TAFE Gippsland is committed to making reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment and placement.

Prospective students of the Certificate IV Community Services are required to review the following Inherent Requirements prior to proceeding with enrolment to ensure you are aware of any difficulties you may have to meet these requirements.

Communication (verbal / non-verbal)

Student has the ability to interact with fellow students, staff and clients in a practical setting in English in order to provide support and fulfil course requirements.

What is expected of student:

  • The ability to understand and respond to verbal communication.
  • Verbally communicate clear instructions and explanations.
  • The ability to respond to verbal instructions or communicate in a timely manner

Communication (written)

Student is able to produce written materials required for the classroom and practical setting.

What is expected of student:

  • Clear, concise, accurate and time efficient writing including the ability to produce hand writtennotes.
  • Recording information using computer based systems (typing).
  • Writing reports and assessments for classroom based activities.
  • Digital literacy skills in order to navigate TAFE Gippsland online Learning Management System.
  • Regular access to Student hub in order to be up to date with course information including classchanges.

Literacy

Student must demonstrate the required level of literacy in order to read, comprehend and retain course information and understand written instructions to perform tasks necessary to the practical environment.

What is expected of student:

  • The ability to read and understand information such as placement documents, organisationalprocedures, relevant policies, plans, client case notes and safety procedures.
  • Read and demonstrate an understanding of course materials such as class notes, text books.

Behaviour

Student must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to adhere to the ethical behaviour requirements in all course environments (pre enrolment, classroom based activities and placement).

What is expected of student:

  • Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information in the practical setting.
  • Ability to take responsibility for behaviour.
  • Act in a professional manner at all times such as behaving with responsibility and following safetyguidelines to reduce risk.

All students must comply with codes, guidelines and policies regarding appropriate behaviour in the sector and TAFE Gippsland. This ensures physical, psychological, emotional and wellbeing of individual and those being supported appropriately.

Mental wellness

Mental Wellness is the ability to recognise individual abilities and respond to normal stresses of life, study and work.

Student demonstrates the ability to moderate their own behaviour with behavioural stability in order to function in a diverse and challenging classroom and practical environment.

What is expected of student:

  • Responding appropriately to constructive feedback.
  • Managing own emotions and behaviour effectively when dealing with individuals in placementand classroom setting.
  • Manage multiple demands, complex demands including unpredictable situations.
  • Remain focused and engaged during all interactions with clients to ensure appropriate level ofsupport.
  • Manage personal emotions and behaviour when working with fellow students, staff and children.Including people who may be experiencing an increase in mental health condition symptoms orpsychosis.
  • The ability to reflect and critically evaluate your own mental wellness and the impact this canhave in Community Service practice.

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