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Qualification details

CHC30508 - Certificate III in Social Housing (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to CHC30512 - Certificate III in Social HousingUpdated in V4 Updated core WHS unit. Equivalent vocational outcome. 06/May/2012
Supersedes CHC30702 - Certificate III in Social Housing 24/Mar/2011

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 25/Mar/2011

Units of competency

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PSPETHC301B - Uphold the values and principles of public serviceUphold the values and principles of public serviceSupersededN/A
HLTOHS300B - Contribute to OHS processesContribute to OHS processesSupersededN/A
HLTHIR404D - Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peopleWork effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peopleSupersededN/A
CHCLLN403A - Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectivelyIdentify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectivelySupersededN/A
CHCCH426B - Support client participation in the organisationSupport client participation in the organisationDeletedN/A
CHCMH411A - Work with people with mental health issuesWork with people with mental health issuesSupersededN/A
CHCCS410A - Facilitate client participation in the organisation and its managementFacilitate client participation in the organisation and its managementDeletedN/A
CHCNET404A - Facilitate links with other servicesFacilitate links with other servicesSupersededN/A
CHCCS421A - Undertake community sector work within own communityUndertake community sector work within own communitySupersededN/A
CHCCS422A - Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriatelyRespond holistically to client issues and refer appropriatelySupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 411711 Community Worker 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 59 Other Advanced Clerical And Service Workers 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0905 Human Welfare Studies And Services 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Social Housing 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Aboriginal Housing Worker,Volunteer Tenant Manager,Neighbourhood Renewal Worker,Housing Assistant 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 411711 Community Worker 02/Feb/2009 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 59 Other Advanced Clerical And Service Workers 02/Feb/2009 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0905 Human Welfare Studies And Services 02/Feb/2009 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 02/Feb/2009 
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Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification applies to staff who work under direct supervision in an administrative and/or assisting capacity in delivering housing support services in the social housing sector, including support to tenants and residents, applicants and the community, including clients who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Occupational titles  may include:

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander housing worker
  • Housing assistant
  • Administration officer
  • Neighbourhood renewal worker
  • Administrative assistant
  • Tenant administration worker
  • Administrative support worker
  • Tenant
  • Clerical worker
  • Volunteer tenant manager

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 

12 units are required for award of this qualification including:

  • 7 core units
  • 5 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, up to 2 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 NTIS or other public listing

Core units 

CHCADMIN302D Provide administrative support 

CHCCH301B Work effectively in social housing 

CHCCOM302C Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues 

CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework 

CHCINF302C Maintain the organisation's information systems 

CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment 

HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes 

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice 

All workers undertaking social housing 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.

Group A  - electives recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice 

Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both 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 

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.

BSBATSIC403B Maintain and protect culture 

CHCCH317A Respond to property maintenance enquiries 

CHCCH413A Manage tenancy rent , charges and rental arrears 

CHCCH419B Manage property maintenance implementation 

CHCCH426B Support client participation in the organisation 

CHCCS311C Deliver and monitor services to clients 

CHCCS410A Facilitate client participation in the organisation and its management 

CHCCS419B Provide support services to clients 

CHCCS421A Undertake community sector work within own community 

CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately 

CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence 

CHCGROUP201C Support the activities of existing groups 

CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively 

CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues 

CHCNET301D Participate in networks 

CHCNET404A Facilitate links with other services 

CHCPOL301B Participate in policy development 

CPPDSM3014A Undertake property inspection 

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers 

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people 

PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service 

PSPGOV201B Work in a public sector environment 

PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector 

Financial literacy education electives 

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