Certificate IV in Employment Services

CHC41115

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who provide employment services to both job seekers and employers. They use specialised knowledge to support individual job seekers in locating, securing and maintaining employment, and to assist employers in meeting their recruitment needs.

There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Boost (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    These traineeships are available:

    • Trainee Employment Consultant
    • Job Placement Consultant

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Analyse and apply information that supports employment and career development Core
Deliver and monitor contracted employment services Core
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships Core
Develop and monitor employment plans Core
Promote job seekers to employers Core
Respond to client needs Core
Use communication to build relationships Core
Work legally and ethically Core
Work with diverse people Core
Apply business risk management processes Elective
Assess co-existing needs Elective
Conduct career guidance interviews Elective
Coordinate complex case requirements Elective
Coordinate recruitment and onboarding Elective
Deliver employment services to employers Elective
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery Elective
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support Elective
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients Elective
Facilitate vocational training Elective
Facilitate workplace-based learning Elective
Maximise participation in work by people with disability Elective
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Elective
Promote products and services Elective
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs Elective
Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs Elective
Work with people with mental health issues Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate IV in Employment Services sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Recruitment Consultant

    ANZSCO 223112

    Match people looking for work with employers looking for staff.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Careers Counsellor

    ANZSCO 272111

    Careers Counsellors provide individuals and groups with information about career choices and assist individuals with self-development.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Disabilities Services Officer

    ANZSCO 411712

    Disabilities Services Officers work in a range of service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Human Resource Clerk

    ANZSCO 599411

    Maintain and update personnel records for an organisation.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Employment Services

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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