Modification History
CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
Comments |
CHC20208 Certificate II in Active Volunteering |
CHC20212 Certificate II in Active Volunteering |
Updated core WHS units |
Description
This qualification covers people working in a volunteer capacity and builds on the foundation skills required by all volunteers, to deliver competency outcomes including:
- Undertaking administrative tasks that involve basic operational knowledge, accessing and recording information and making choices between a limited range of options relevant to the job
- Acquiring strategies that will assist them as volunteers to communicate more effectively with clients and be able to apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems
- Engaging in safe work practices, and applying basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas relevant to the job
- Developing a defined range of skills that will assist them as volunteers to work effectively with colleagues (paid and volunteer) and take limited responsibility for their work output and learning.
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULES 9 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCADMIN201D Undertake basic administrative duties
CHCCOM201C Communicate with people accessing the services of the organisation
CHCORG202C Work with others
CHCVOL201B Be an effective volunteer
HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All volunteer workers 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.
Relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following list of relevant electives may facilitate selection.
CHCCH225A Prepare to work in social housing
CHCCS200D Deliver service to clients
CHCGROUP201C Support the activities of existing groups
CHCNET301D Participate in networks