CHC41215 Certificate IV in Career Development

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, every applicant will need to complete an online Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to commencement of this course

It is recommended that applicants are currently employed in career development or a related field or have access to an industry relevant workplace to complete assessments and research tasks. If applicants are not currently employed, they may independently source short-term industry experience in a relevant workplace setting. Alternatively, the use of simulated assessment environments relevant to real-life career industry workplaces may be used to complete assessments and research tasks.

It is recommended that all applicants have confidence in using a computer and online tools as well as access to a laptop or home computer with reliable internet, displaying such digital skills as:

• Digital foundation skills – the fundamentals of being able to use digital technologies, such as using a browser, connecting to the internet, using our LMS, having basic skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), using Zoom or MS Teams, and keeping passwords secure.
• Communicating – sending emails securely, using attachments, and participating through our student LMS portal.
• Handling information and content – using search engines, being aware that not all online content is reliable, accessing content across devices.
• Transacting – filling in online forms for their course.
• Problem-solving – finding solutions to problems using FAQs/tutorials/chat.
• Being safe and legal online – understanding best practice, updating, and keeping passwords secure, and taking precautions against viruses.