Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers people who provide person-centred care that takes into account the pastoral care needs arising from people's experiences.
Work may take place in a range of contexts such as the client's workplace, hospitals, aged care facilities, schools and community environments. Pastoral care workers work with other practitioners in developing holistic approaches to care.
This qualification prepares pastoral care workers to:
- Provide pastoral care, advice and support
- Identify and assess client well being and needs
- Participate as a member of an inter-disciplinary team
- Provide basic ethical, moral and spiritual direction and pastoral counselling with referral to appropriate professionals where appropriate
- Provide pastoral care information.
The qualification aims to develop foundation skills involved in pastoral care work. The development of self-awareness and pastoral identity required to underpin effective work in pastoral care must be developed over time, through professionally supervised practice.
Pastoral care workers are required to be immersed in the practices of their organisation and to operate within a highly ethical and moral framework. Their role may include the ethical, moral and spiritual support of clients on a day-to-day basis.
Occupational titles 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
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PACKAGING RULES 13 units 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
CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCORG405D Maintain an effective work environment
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPAS401A Undertake pastoral care work
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
AND one of the following units :
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
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HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking pastoral care 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 - elective recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
This qualification has been structured to provide a specific focus on either Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or culturally diverse clients.
Where work involves a specific focus on both Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse clients or communities, candidates are recommended to select whichever of the following units not selected as core:
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. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs. The following grouping of electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements.
Pastoral care electives
PUADEFCH001B Provide pastoral care
PUADEFCH002C Provide ethical and pastoral advice
Working with older people
CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
Working with people with a disability
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS313A Support people with disabilities who are ageing
CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
Working with people with mental health issues
CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health
CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
Problem gambling electives
CHCGMB501A Work effectively in the problem gambling sector
CHCGMB502A Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGMB503A Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues
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
Social housing
CHCCH301B Work effectively in social housing
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH522A Undertake outreach work
Other electives
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCAD402D Support the interests , rights and needs of clients within duty of care requirements
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD406D Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCM401D Undertake case management
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCCS521A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCCSL502A Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL503A Facilitate the counselling relationship
CHCCSL507A Support clients in decision -making processes
CHCCSL509A Reflect and improve upon counselling skills (Note pre -requisites CHCCSL501A, CHCCSL503A, CHCCSL507A)
CHCCW301C Operate under a casework framework
CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being
CHCICS304B Work effectively with carers
CHCICS410A Support relationships with carers and families
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPA402B Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
CHCPOL403B Undertake research activities
CHCVOL201A Be an effective volunteer
CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people
HLTCOM509B Provide services for people with a life challenging illness
HLTCOM510B Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions
