Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
This qualification covers workers who are employed in a range of family and relationship education services across a broad range of agencies. Most work is undertaken with clients face to face, often with more than one client or couple at a time. This work usually involves the delivery of existing programs with clearly identified information, education and skill development outcomes. Some work can be undertaken on a more individual or couple basis and can contain aspects of case management and outreach work.
Work at this level is in prevention and early intervention. Workers at this level do not undertake clinical or complex therapeutic interventions. The role is that of education and skill development, not counselling.
Key skills and knowledge for this work include the ability to work effectively in the area of family and relationship work, effective communication skills, conflict management and group facilitation and program planning and delivery.
Practitioners working with specific client groups also need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively with those specific groups. Client groups may include but are not limited to men, women, couples, parents, young people, children and families. Client groups are highly diverse, especially in relation to cultural backgrounds and family structures. A broad understanding of family and family arrangements is fundamental to this work.
Examples of relationship education programs include programs on communication and relationships for school age children, sessions with couples intending to marry, education and skills training in relationships and parenting for groups and relationship enrichment programs for couples.
Workers in this area are required to deliver services to clients with a wide range of personal and relationship issues and need to be able to distinguish between clients who are appropriate for education programs and those needing critical intervention and /or referral. These workers need to respond appropriately to clients involved in, for example, domestic/ family violence, abuse, gambling, alcohol and other drugs and mental health issues.
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 14 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCFAM406B Engage and resource clients to improve their interpersonal relationships
CHCFAM407B Work effectively in relationship work
CHCFAM408B Undertake relationship and family work in the context of the agency and sector
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in relationship education 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 elective - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients or communities, the following elective is recommended:
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 grouping of electives below is intended to facilitate selection. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify certain electives as required to address specific workplace needs.
Work practice electives
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCS407C Operate referral procedures
CHCCS427B Facilitate adult learning and development
CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCFAM417B Identify and use strengths-based practice
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCNET404B Facilitate links with other services
Working with groups
CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCFAM416B Implement harm reduction strategies (Note pre-requisites: CHCFAM406B, CHCFAM407B, CHCGROUP403D, CHCDFV301A)
CHCGROUP408B Facilitate and review a psycho-educational group
CHCGROUP410B Deliver a structured program
Working cross-culturally
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
AHCCCF411A Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity
Working effectively in an organisation
CHCINF302D Maintain the organisation's information systems
CHCORG405E Maintain an effective work environment
Working with individuals and couples
CHCFAM409B Work with men
CHCFAM411B Engage fathers into family based programs (Note pre-requisites: CHCFAM407B, CHCGROUP403D)
CHCFAM412B Work with women
CHCFAM413B Facilitate couple processes within group work
CHCFAM414B Use tools for exploring relationships
Working with families
CHCCHILD404B Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCCS404B Facilitate family intervention strategies
CHCCS414A Provide education and support on parenting, health and well being
CHCFAM421B Work with parents of very young children
CHCFAM503B Work with a child focused approach
CHCRF402B Provide intervention support to children and families
CHCRF511A Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children
CHCRF624C Support parents in their parenting role (Note pre-requisite: CHCRF511A)
CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people
CHCYTH403B Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
CHCYTH511B Work effectively with young people and their families