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They are not qualified to offer legal advice.","occupation":"Community Legal Officers","occupationId":478},{"description":"Phone Advice Workers provide free telephone information and advice regarding rights and responsibilities in the areas of tenancy or work related matters.","occupation":"Phone Advice Worker","occupationId":1568},{"description":"Community Education Workers assist community groups to identify their needs, participate in decision-making and help to develop appropriate services and facilities.","occupation":"Community Education Worker","occupationId":472}]},"title":"Certificate IV in Community Services","trainingPackageDeveloper":{"name":"HumanAbility","organisationId":"fec7c7a5-b863-4b1d-be4c-c1024a8ebf6d","webAddresses":["http://www.humanability.com.au/"]},"type":"qualification","usageRecommendation":"current","usageRecommendationLabel":"Current"}