18 units are required for award of this qualification including:
11 core units
7 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives of which one must be selected
Group B electives of which one must 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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Core units
CHCCD514B Implement community development strategies
CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCOM504B Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
CHCCS500B Conduct complex assessment and referral
CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLD415A Confirm client developmental status
CHCLD514B Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
One of the following units be selected
CHCAD504B Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAD603B Provide systems advocacy services
One of the following units be selected
CHCCS502C Maintain legal and ethical work practices
CHCCS522B Address complex legal and ethical issues in professional practice
(Note pre-requisite CHCCS400C)
CHCCSL508B Apply legal and ethical responsibilities in counselling practice
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking community services 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 (through the Entry requirements) to provide a specific focus on culturally diverse clients. Where work also involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients or communities, the following elective is recommended:
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 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. Employers may specify certain electives as required to address specific workplace needs.
CHCDFV402C Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV404C Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence
CHCDFV505C Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDFV509D Work with users of violence to effect change
CHCDFV510D Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCM402E Establish and monitor a case plan
CHCCS421B Undertake community sector work within own community
CHCCS607E Coordinate in-service assessment and response to address client needs
CHCSW401A Work effectively with forced migrants
CHCSW402B Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCCSL502A Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL503B Facilitate the counselling relationship
CHCCSL507B Support clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSL509A Reflect and improve upon counselling skills (Note pre-requisites CHCCSL501A, CHCCSL503B, CHCCSL507B)
PUADEFCH001B Provide pastoral care
PUADEFCH002C Provide ethical and pastoral advice
CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS322A Support community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS400C Provide care and support
CHCDIS404C Design procedures for support
CHCDIS507C Design and adapt surroundings to group requirements
CHCDIS509E Maximise participation in work by people with disabilities
CHCDIS511A Coordinate services for people with disabilities
CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCS521B Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people
CHCYTH404E Support young people in crisis (Note pre-requisite: CHCYTH301E)
CHCYTH506B Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCYTH608D Manage service response to young people in crisis
CHCCS521B Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
CHCMH408C Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues
CHCMH409A Facilitate consumer, family and carer participation in the recovery process
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMH504E Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues
CHCAOD408B Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues
CHCAOD409E Provide alcohol and/or other drug withdrawal services
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite: HLTFA311A)
CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH428B Work effectively within the Australian housing system
CHCCH522B Undertake outreach work
CHCADMIN508B Manage limited budgets and financial accountabilities
CHCADMIN604B Manage the finances, accounts and resources of an organisation
CHCCD516B Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCINF505D Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCORG506E Coordinate the work environment
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
CHCPOL504B Develop and implement policy
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
CHCPOL403C Undertake research activities
CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice
CHCCD505E Develop community resources
CHCCD508D Support community action
CHCCD509C Support community leadership
CHCCD606C Establish and develop community organisations
CHCCD615A Develop and implement community development strategies
CHCPOL505B Manage research activities
CHCCD402B Develop and provide community education projects
CHCCED311A Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients
CHCCED511A Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs
CHCCS414A Provide education and support on parenting, health and well being
CHCPROM502B Implement health promotion and community intervention
CHCFLE301A Work with clients needing financial literacy education
CHCFLE302A Educate clients in fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCFLE303A Educate clients to understand debt and consumer credit
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
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