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CHC42021 - Certificate IV in Community Services

Preston

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LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Attend a course information session (recommended)
  • Attend a group interview session (mandatory)
  • Undertake the required language, literacy and numeracy assessment

The purpose of the interview is to follow up on the Information Session, Pre-Training Review and LLN assessment, and to ensure that you have a good understanding of the course content (sensitivity to potential client groups, equal opportunity, empowerment, advocacy, industry that you have selected and if there are any areas where you may require support to reach your learning goals.)

Prior to attending an interview for the Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42021, please access and read the following media release from the Victorian Council of Social Services (VCOSS):

As part of the enrolment process, you will be required to attend a pre-training review with an Enrolment Centre Advisor.

In your pre-training review, you and your Enrolment Centre Advisor will discuss:

  • Your literacy, numeracy and digital literacy capability. This may be established through an assessment and/or other evidence provided during the enrolment process.
  • Your goals and the suitability of the course.
  • Any additional support you might need to complete the course.

INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS