11 units are required for award of this qualification including:
5 core units
6 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing
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Some industry sectors have identified certain electives recommended for specific areas of work
These electives are included in the table below
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CHCCS211B
Prepare for work in the community sector
CHCCOM201C
Communicate with people accessing the services of the organisation
CHCORG201C
Follow policies, procedures and programs of the organisation
CHCORG202C
Work with others
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HLTWHS200A
Participate in WHS processes
CHCWHS312A
Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work
All workers undertaking work in community services need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. Relevant electives are listed below. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Electives recommended for specific areas of work are shown in the following table.
Elective groups shown in this table are recommended, but not necessarily required for work in the areas identified on the right
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CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
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CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability
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CHCADMIN201D Undertake basic administrative duties
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CHCCN301C Ensure the health and safety of children
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CHCCOM201C Communicate with people accessing the services of the organisation
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CHCCOM302D Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
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CHCCS200D Deliver service to clients
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CHCCS308B Provide first point of contact
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CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour
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CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector
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CHCCS421B Undertake community sector work within own community
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CHCER301B Deliver emergency relief services
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CHCFC301A Support the development of children
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CHCIC201B Communicate with children
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CHCPR301C Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
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CHCRF301E Work effectively with families to care for the child
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CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people
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HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
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HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
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CHCAC316D
Provide food services
CHCAC317A
Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCAC318B
Work effectively with older people
CHCAOD201D
Prepare for alcohol and other drugs work
CHCCD307D
Support community resources
CHCCH225A
Prepare to work in social housing
CHCCS405C
Identify and address specific client needs
CHCDIS220B
Prepare for disability work
CHCGROUP201C
Support the activities of existing groups
CHCGROUP302D
Support group activities
CHCMH301C
Work effectively in mental health
CHCRH401C
Work effectively in the leisure and health industry
HLTCPR211A
Perform CPR
HLTCSD203D
Prepare and maintain beds
HLTCSD208D
Transport clients
HLTCSD307D
Care for the home environment of clients
HLTFA311A
Apply first aid
HLTFS201D
Distribute meals and refreshments to clients
HLTFS204D
Provide ward or unit based food preparation and distribution services
HLTFS205D
Perform kitchenware washing
HLTFS207C
Follow basic food safety practices
HLTFS309C
Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
HLTFS310C
Apply and monitor food safety requirements
HLTFS208D
Transport food
HLTFS302D
Prepare foods suitable for a range of food service settings
HLTGM201D
Perform routine servicing of plant, equipment and machinery
HLTGM202C
Use hand and power tools
HLTGM203D
Perform minor general maintenance
HLTMS201D
Collect and manage linen stock at user-location
HLTMS206D
Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
HLTMS208D
Handle waste in a health care environment