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C4363 - Certificate IV in Community Services
Plan: C4363 - Certificate IV in Community Services
Campus: City Campus
Program delivery and structure
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To be awarded the Certificate IV of Community Services you will need to complete 15 units of competency. Seven of the units/courses are core requirements of the national qualification. The other eight have been selected as electives by the Community Services Team at RMIT because of their relevance to the community services sector.
Learning and assessment will use a range of methods including:
- classes on the City Campus that are designed to provide maximum class interaction, discussion and development of ideas and skills
- specialist guest speakers to provide insights into current workplace practices
- extensive online resources and support of both the content areas and the study skills to support learning
- both group and individual opportunities for learning and assessment
- support for students to develop language, literacy and numeracy skills required to succeed in the program
- assessment that is designed to prepare you for work-ready performance and/or further study
The program will enable you to gain skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to workplace practices. Peer learning and networking will be fostered throughout the program through the use of an online learning system. Discussions and group work with other students will be a key part of your learning. The program also incorporates project based learning (both group and individual work).
Assessment occurs in each Unit in the program and incorporates a range of methods to assess performance and the application of the required knowledge and skills. Assessment tasks will include:
- research projects,
- individual and group presentations
- demonstration of practical skills in a range of formats including simulations
- case-studies
- written reflections
The approach to learning and assessment for this program will include both supervised and non-supervised forms of training delivery.
Supervised training is teacher directed learning and assessment activities. This includes:
Structured online learning activities where there is real time access to your teachers e.g. online lectures, teacher led discussions and online activities.
- Face-to-face learning e.g. tutorials, lectures, scheduled classes.
- Assessment tasks.
You will also need to work independently, this includes:
Independent study activities such as research, reading, practical and/or theoretical practice tests or assessments. Work placements which are not directly linked to an assessment of course competencies.
If you have a long-term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Coordinator or the Equitable Learning Service Unit (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services) if you would like to find out more.
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RMIT is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.
As a student enrolled in this RMIT program you will:
- undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
- interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
- complete these activities in real work contexts or simulations.
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