Modification History
Release 1. CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing supersedes and is not equivalent to CHC42215 Certificate IV in Social Housing.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals delivering housing support services and supports to tenants, applicants and the community in the social housing and homelessness sector.
They may be public housing specialist staff or people undertaking similar roles in the community housing sector. They work with vulnerable people who may be experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Workers at this level may work under limited supervision in an administrative or assisting capacity.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
15 units must be completed:
- 8 core units
- 7 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 3 units from the electives units listed below
- up to 4 units from the electives listed below, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Housing. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging for each specialisation:
- All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Housing (Homelessness Support Work).
- Three Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Housing (Social Housing).
- All Group A electives and three Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Housing (Social Housing and Homelessness Support Work).
- All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
|
CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
|
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
|
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
|
CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
|
CHCSOH013 |
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
|
CHCSOH024 |
Support sustainable tenancies |
|
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Group A electives – HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT WORK (all units)
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
CHCADV002 |
Provide advocacy and representation services |
|
CHCCSM005 |
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
|
CHCMHS007 |
Work effectively in trauma informed care |
Group B electives – SOCIAL HOUSING (3 units)
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
CHCADV004 |
Represent organisation in a court or tribunal |
|
CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
|
CHCSOH014 |
Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services |
|
CHCSOH015 |
Manage housing application and allocation processes |
|
CHCSOH016 |
Manage tenancy rent and rental arrears |
|
CHCSOH017 |
Manage vacant properties |
|
CHCSOH018 |
Respond to property maintenance enquiries |
|
CHCSOH019 |
Manage head lease |
|
CHCSOH021 |
Work with clients within the social housing system |
|
CPPREP3105 |
Assist with property inspection |
|
CPPREP4231 |
Manage commercial property maintenance |
Other electives
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
BSBATSIC511 |
Plan and conduct a community meeting |
|
BSBINS201 |
Process and maintain workplace information |
|
CHCADV001 |
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
|
CHCADV003 |
Represent clients in court |
|
CHCAOD001 |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
|
CHCCCS004 |
Assess co-existing needs |
|
CHCCCS014 |
Provide brief interventions |
|
CHCCCS020 |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
|
CHCCCS027 |
Visit client residence |
|
CHCEDU005 |
Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs |
|
CHCEDU006 |
Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills |
|
CHCGRP002 |
Plan and conduct group activities |
|
CHCLEG002 |
Interpret and use legal information |
|
CHCLLN001 |
Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs |
|
CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
|
CHCMHS005 |
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
|
CHCPOL001 |
Contribute to the review and development of policies |
|
CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
|
CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
|
CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
|
CHCPRT002 |
Support the rights and safety of children and young people |
|
CHCPRT003 |
Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people |
|
CHCSET001 |
Work with forced migrants |
|
CHCSET002 |
Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia |
|
CPPDSM4028 |
Identify and analyse risks and opportunities in the property industry |
|
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
|
HLTWHS006 |
Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
|
PSPETH001 |
Uphold the values and principles of public service |
|
PSPGEN026 |
Provide input to change processes |
|
PSPGEN043 |
Apply government processes |
|
PSPLEG001 |
Comply with legislation in the public sector |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing supersedes and is not equivalent to CHC42215 Certificate IV in Social Housing.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53
