Course Overview

This nationally recognised qualification covers people who provide a range of programs and services to individuals and groups of clients and employers to support them in planning their career and/or locating, securing and maintaining suitable employment.

Typically at this level, people will require an understanding of access and equity issues including cultural diversity and may have limited supervision responsibilities in an employment service context. Roles such as working in career information and transition services or assisting in career adviser roles in education, training, school or transition work environments are widely available.

This course may also be appropriate for workers already holding a relevant professional or vocational qualification for application in areas such as School Career Advice, VET in schools work, Human Resources, Education and Training and Industry specialisation.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Career Development.

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Employment Prospects

A wide range of opportunities exist across the private and public sector for people with broad career advice and planning skills, which can be used to support clients with the planning of their career and securing suitable employment.

Entry Requirements

Best suit a person who is currently in a workplace or have access to a workplace for this course.

Pre-Requisites

Best suit a person who has current experience and skills as a Career Advisor and who can provide sufficient evidence to support this claim, or those that have a Certificate III course in an equivalent study area.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Practical demonstrations, practical working experiences,  documents/folio, journals and or diary notes, interviews, case studies, audio taped interviews. 

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

To gain this qualification, 16 units of competency are to be achieved. There are thirteen [13] compulsory units and three [3] elective units.

Compulsory Units

Unit Code	Unit Name
CHCCDP401B	Deliver service consistent with a career development framework
CHCCDP402B	Assist clients to plan and access career pathways
CHCES411A	Collect, analyse and apply labour market
CHCCDP403B	Analyse and apply education and training information
CHCCAR501B	Conduct a career guidance interview
CHCCOM403A	Use target communication skills to build relationships
CHCNET404A	Facilitate links with other services
CHCCS400A	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCC407B	Operate referral procedures
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to OHS procedures
HLTHIR403B	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCORG405C	Maintain an effective work environment
CHCC411A	Work effectively within the community sector

Possible elective units

Unit Code	Unit Name
CHCAD401D	Advocate for clients
CHCCDP501B	Liaise with employers to promote flexible work arrangements
CHCES311A	Work effectively in employment services
CHCORG529A	Provide coaching and motivation
CHCNET402A	Establish and maintain effective networks
CHCCM401D	Undertake case management
CHCES415A	Monitor and improve contracted employment services
CHCEDS310A	Support learning for students with disabilities
BSBMKG609A	Develop a marketing plan