This qualification can lead to work in many areas within community services covering a range of person-centred services to individuals and/or groups. Embrace a rewarding career in community services and help people in the community regain more control over their lives and future.
Undertaking formal studies to become a qualified community service worker will present a range of entry point employment opportunities in many community services fields including residential services, recreation programs, educational support services, advocacy, employment support services, respite services and community or neighbourhood houses.
– A laptop / computer
– The internet
– A scanner, or a scanner app downloaded on their smart phone
Please advise our Training Coordinator at your initial telephone or personal meeting if you require additional support in your learning. This will allow a support plan to be devised before you commence your course.
This qualification can be completed through a traineeship pathway. Please contact Nadia Louw at nadia@nbmc.nsw.edu.au or call 9970 1008 for further information. New entrant traineeship course cost is currently fee free.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
PLEASE NOTE: Work placement organisation may require the COVID-19 vaccination.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster. Any student who believes they may be eligible for RPL should discuss this with our Training Coordinator on enrolment.
From 1 January 2015 it is a requirement of the Federal Government that all students undertaking nationally recognised training will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This involves an easy online application. See USI Fact Sheet for information on how to apply for a USI go to the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Website for additional information. Please ensure when completing your enrolment information, that the details relating to your name are identical to those on the identification evidence (eg passport or driver’s licence) used when creating your USI, eg no abbreviations or nicknames should be used. Once created, it is important that you keep a record of your USI and access to your accredited training records in a safe place. You will need this information for any future enrolments into accredited training in Australia. Please contact the College on 9970 1000 if you require assistance.
Please note: If you do select the elective CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management there is 100 hrs of work placement required (for existing workers and employer approved) – your paid workplace hours may contribute to this requirement.
The Certificate IV in Community Services provides a pathway to a range of Diploma level qualifications in Community Services and a Bachelor Degree in Community Services or Social Science.
All NBMC Trainers/Assessors are current industry professionals with the required qualifications to deliver and assess this course. Trainers draw upon and share their own experiences in the industry to ensure that the training delivered to you is current and relevant. For information about individual trainers, please click on the trainer name in the class details below for the trainer’s bio
Enjoy smaller class sizes, a personalised relationship with your trainer, face-to face teaching sessions and qualifications that may include real life work experience, when you choose to study at Northern Beaches & Mosman College. (NBMC)
With classes available across the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore in Brookvale and Mosman, the College offers increasing numbers of accredited and vocational qualifications. Students include those looking to upskill, to change career direction and school leavers keen to step onto a career pathway. Courses on offer can lead directly to employment and/or go towards future learning opportunities.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government under the Smart & Skilled Training Program. To be eligible you must be
If you meet the above criteria, along with the Course Entry Requirements, you can apply to study this course at a subsidised price (includes course resources but students are responsible for the cost of obtaining a police check). Subsidised places are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
The fee amount you pay and the government contribution depends upon your eligibility. The courses are subsidised for all eligible participants with a further concession rate available for those in receipt of some Commonwealth benefits. Fee free scholarships may also be available for the following:
Terms and conditions of enrolment (including withdrawals, refunds and deferrals) under Smart and Skilled at NBMC are contained in the Smart and Skilled Student Information booklet and NBMC Student Handbook both of which are available at Smart and Skilled. Important information regarding all aspects of your enrolment at NBMC can also be found here.
For further information please contact the College on 9970 1000.
| Title | Fee |
| Exempt | $0 |
| Concession | $240 |
| If no prior post school qualification | $1990 |
| If a post school qualification has previously been completed | $2320 |
| Not eligible for Smart & Skilled | $8500 |
Payment options for this course are as follows:
*Enrolment instalment is payable on acceptance into the course.
Note: If not eligible for Smart and Skilled, payment will be by instalments of no more than $1500. Please contact the College for payment options.
Below are our available intakes to the CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services. Select the intake you wish to enrol into and complete the Online Enrolment Form
| Name | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Apply |
| 2025 Term 2: Tuesday - 10am to 1pm - Brookvale Campus | 06/05/2025 | 31/03/2026 | Click here |
| 2025 Term 2: Monday - 5.30pm to 8.30pm - Brookvale Campus | 19/05/2025 | 15/12/2025 | Click here |
Find out if you are eligible for Government Funding with our easy to using Funding Eligibility Calculator.
If you have any questions related to the CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services please enquire here. Alternatively you can email one of our course-cordinators here
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