15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
10 core units
5 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives from which one unit be selected
Group B WHS electives from which one unit be selected
Group C elective which is recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Other 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 3 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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CHCCD401E Support community participation
CHCCD404E Develop and implement community programs
CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework
CHCCD413E Work within specific communities
CHCCD505E Develop community resources
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector
CHCINF407D Meet information needs of the community
CHCORG405E Maintain an effective work environment
One of the following units be selected for this qualification
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
One of the following WHS units be selected for this qualification
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking community development work 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.
This qualification has been structured to provide a specific focus on either Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or culturally diverse clients. Where work involves a specific focus on both Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse clients or communities, candidates are recommended to select whichever of the following units is not selected from Group A.
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following list of electives is provided to facilitate selection. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
BSBATSIC412A Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation
BSBATSIC511A Plan and conduct a community meeting
CHCAD504B Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAD603B Provide systems advocacy services
CHCCD402B Develop and provide community education projects
CHCCD420B Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCD508D Support community action
CHCCD514B Implement community development strategies
CHCCED311A Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients
CHCCHILD404B Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCCS421B Undertake community sector work within own community
CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS503B Develop, implement and review services and programs to meet client needs
CHCCS506A Promote and respond to workplace diversity
CHCGROUP302D Support group activities
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCNET402B Establish and maintain effective networks
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
CHCPOL403C Undertake research activities
The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups.
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCMH301C Work effectively in mental health
CHCMH402B Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPROT429A Work collaboratively to maintain a child safe environment
CHCCH301C Work effectively in social housing
CHCCH410B Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services
CHCCS416B Assess and provide services for clients with complex needs
CHCCH301C Work effectively in social housing
CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCS416B Assess and provide services for clients with complex needs
CHCSW401A Work effectively with forced migrants
CHCSW402B Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care