Modification History
CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
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CHC41308 Certificate IV in Children’s Contact Services Work |
CHC41308 Certificate IV in Children’s Contact Services Work |
Updated unit codes and imported units. No change to qualification outcome. |
Description
This qualification covers workers who are employed in children's contact services and are responsible for the facilitation and/or changeover of contact visits and associated tasks as outlined in contact orders or defined by voluntary clients to the service. Work at this level would occur under the direction of a senior staff member, team leader or coordinator and have limited autonomy.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
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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 13 units of competency are required for this qualification, including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCAOD510B Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drugs issues
CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCOM302D Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
CHCCONS401C Facilitate changeover
CHCCONS402C Facilitate and monitor contact
CHCCONS403C Support families to develop relationships
CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCFAM503B Work with a child focused approach
CHCFAM518B Work with involuntary and mandated clients
Group A OHS electives - one unit must be selected
One of the following WHS units must be selected for this qualification
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking children's contact 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.
Group B 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 intended to facilitate selection. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector
CHCCS416B Assess and provide services for clients with complex needs
CHCDFV402C Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV408C Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence
CHCFAM504C Respond to and contain critical incidents
CHCFAM505B Operate in a family law environment
CHCORG303C Participate effectively in the work environment
CHCRF511A Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children
CHCRF624C Support parents in their parenting role (Note pre-requisite: CHCRF511A)
CHCTC301C Deliver a service consistent with the organisation’s mission and values
CHCTC302B Provide client-centred telephone counselling
CHCTC403B Provide telephone counselling in crisis situations
One only of the following units:
CHCCS514A Recognise and respond to individuals at risk
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CHCCS521A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
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CHCTC404A Provide competent suicide intervention in a telephone counselling context
HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support
Oral health
CHCOHC303B Use basic oral health screening tools
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
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues