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17 units are required for award of this qualification including:
11 core units
6 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A WHS electives of which one unit be selected
Group B electives of which one unit be selected
Group C electives of which three units are required for rural financial counselling as specified below
Group D 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 TGA or other public listing
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CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCD404E Develop and implement community programs
CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector
CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework
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)
CHCFIN501A Identify and apply technical information to assist clients with financial issues
CHCFIN502A Facilitate the financial counselling process
CHCFIN503A Develop and use financial counselling tools and techniques
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One of the following WHS units be selected for this qualification
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes
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One of the following units be selected for this qualification
CHCLEG411A Use relevant legislation in response to client needs
CHCCS522B Address complex legal and ethical issues in professional practice (Note pre-requisite CHCCS400C)
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CHCFIN504B and two other electives from the list below are required for work in rural financial counselling.
CHCFIN504B Work effectively in rural financial counselling (Note pre-requisites: CHCFIN501A, CHCFIN502A, CHCFIN503A)
AHCAGB501A Develop climatic risk management strategies
AHCBUS506A Develop and review a business plan
AHCAGB503A Plan and monitor production processes
AHCBUS508A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
All workers undertaking financial counselling 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.
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Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or more of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
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 that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
CHCAD603B Provide systems advocacy services
CHCCOM504B Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCMH301C Work effectively in mental health
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CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCM401D Undertake case management
CHCCM402E Establish and monitor a case plan
CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCH301C Work effectively in social housing
CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH428B Work effectively within the Australian housing system
CHCCH522B Undertake outreach work
CHCGMB501A Work effectively in the problem gambling sector
CHCGMB502A Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGMB503A Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues
CHCSW401A Work effectively with forced migrants
CHCSW402B Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
