14 units are required for award of this qualification including:
7 core units
7 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives which are 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, 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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CHCADMIN508B Manage limited budgets and financial accountabilities
CHCCOM504B Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
CHCCS502C Maintain legal and ethical work practices
CHCCS505B Provide supervision support to community sector workers
CHCCS513C Maintain an effective community sector work environment
CHCINF505D Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes
All workers undertaking work in the community sector 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 list of electives is provided to facilitate selection. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCAD402D Support the interests, rights and needs of clients within duty of care requirements
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS426B Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCCS427B Facilitate adult learning and development
CHCCS503B Develop, implement and review services and programs to meet client needs
CHCCS512C Develop a service delivery strategy
CHCES502C Research and report on labour market information
CHCES511B Manage contracted employment services
CHCHC401C Coordinate and monitor home based support
CHCICS409A Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people
CHCINF407D Meet information needs of the community
CHCINF408C Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sector
CHCNET501C Work effectively with other services and networks
CHCNET503D Develop new networks
CHCORG405E Maintain an effective work environment
CHCORG406C Supervise work
CHCORG423C Maintain quality service delivery
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCORG501B Facilitate workplace change and innovation
CHCORG506E Coordinate the work environment
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
CHCORG607D Manage workplace issues
CHCORG610B Manage change in a community sector organisation
CHCORG611C Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCPA402B Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
CHCSD512C Act as a resource to workers
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite HLTFA311A)
SRXGOV004B Work effectively with the Board of an organisation
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
BSBWOR403A Manage stress in the workplace
The following grouping of electives is provided to guide selection relating to identified areas of work. Electives may be selected from one or more groups.
CHCCS503B Develop, implement and review services and programs to meet client needs
CHCCD516B Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
CHCORG423C Maintain quality service delivery
CHCAD504B Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
CHCORG611C Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
SISCCRD302A Recruit and manage volunteers
CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCAC507E Plan and monitor service delivery plans
CHCINF408C Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors
CHCAL523D Manage home based care administration requirements
CHCSD512C Act as a resource to workers
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CHCPR510B Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children
CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCHILD505B Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people
CHCYTH401B Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH402C Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH506B Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCCD401E Support community participation
CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework
CHCCD516B Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS507C Design and adapt surroundings to group requirements
CHCMH301C Work effectively in mental health
CHCMH402B Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCES311B Work effectively in employment services
CHCES415A Monitor and improve contracted employment services
CHCES511B Manage contracted employment services
CHCSW401A Work effectively with forced migrants
CHCSW402B Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCCH301C Work effectively in social housing
CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness