CHC41215 Certificate IV in Career Development

The CHC41215 Certificate IV in Career Development is a nationally-accredited qualification that is ideal for professionals who provide a range of transition services to individuals and groups including employers.

It involves the application of a career development framework to assist clients to gain knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours that underpin a self-directed approach to life, learning and work. 

Relevant roles include human resources, school career guidance and private career counsellors. Individuals who complete this program will be eligible for associate membership of professional associations affiliated with the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA).

It may be coupled with the CHC41115 Certificate IV in Employment Services to achieve a dual qualification.

Entry requirements:
There are no pre-requisites for entry into the CHC41215 Certificate IV in Career Development, the course is designed wherever possible to draw upon workplace experiences for both the learning and assessment activities.

Recommended units:
The Certificate IV in Career Development consists of thirteen units of competency, eight compulsory core units and five electives.  Courses can be tailored to suit your working environment through a wide range of electives. Typical course contents for school based practitioners and employment service practitioners can be found below. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.’

Core units
CHCCOM002: Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people
CHCECD001: Analyse and apply information that supports employment & career development
CHCLEG001: Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP001: Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCECD008: Deliver services consistent with a career development framework
CHCECD009: Conduct career guidance interviews
CHCECD010: Provide support to people in career transition

Career development work role elective units
BSBPEF401: Manage personal health & wellbeing
BSBPEF402: Develop personal work priorities
CHCCCS016: Respond to client needs
CHCCSL002: Apply specialist interpersonal & counselling interview skills
CHCPRP003: Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Employment services/careers work role elective units
CHCCS016: Respond to client needs
CHCECD002: Deliver and monitor contracted employment services
CHCECD003: Promote job seekers to employers
CHCECD006: Develop and monitor employment plans CHCLLN001: Respond to client language, literacy & numeracy needs

Course Fees

Online Only: $ 2,340
Individual Coaching: $ 4,290
RPL: $ 2,340

Funding Information 

While CHC41215 Certificate IV in Career Development is not a funded qualification in WA, there is an opportunity to access new worker traineeships in the aligned qualification CHC41115 Certificate IV in Employment Services and achieve a dual qualification. To find out more information please click on the following link or contact Betterlink Group on 08 9353 3089 - Traineeships in Employment Services