Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers workers who develop and facilitate programs for young people through a range of community based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.
This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and welfare agencies and workers will be:
- Responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation
- Largely self directed with fairly autonomous decision making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.
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 16 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCICS406A Support client self management
CHCYTH401B Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH402B Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH403B Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
Group A electives - one unit must be selected
One of the following units must be selected for this qualification.
CHCYTH404D Support young people in crisis (Note pre -requisite : CHCYTH301E)
CHCYTH407D Respond to critical situations
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking youth 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 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 following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Community service work electives
BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information
CHCCD401D Support community participation
CHCCM401D Undertake case management
CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
CHCLD315A Recognise stages of lifespan development
CHCNET404A Facilitate links with other services
CHCORG405D Maintain an effective work environment
CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people
First aid
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTFA302B Provide first aid in remote situation (Note pre -requisite : HLTFA301C)
HLTFA402C Apply advanced first aid (Note pre -requisite : HLTFA301C)
HLTFA403B Manage first aid in the workplace (Note pre -requisite : HLTFA402C)
Group and outreach work
CHCGROUP302D Support group activities
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGROUP410B Deliver a structured program
Social housing / homelessness
CHCCH301B Work effectively in social housing
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH522A Undertake outreach work
CHCCS419B Provide support services to clients
Responding to specific needs
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCCS521A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health
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CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCYTH511B Work effectively with young people and their families
Protective care and child protection
CHCCHILD404A Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCCHILD505B Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people
CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCPROT409D Provide primary residential care
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
Settlement work
CHCSW401A Work effectively with forced migrants
CHCSW402A Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
Alcohol and other drugs work
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD408A Assess needs of clients with alcohol and /or other drugs issues
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings
CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
Oral health
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support and encourage 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
