Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
Release 3 Supersedes and is equivalent to CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care release 2. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency. |
Release 2 |
This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 3.0. Units of competency updated (see mapping at www.cshisc.com.au). Equivalent outcome. |
Release 1 |
This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to core units. Change in packaging rules. Minimum work requirement of 100 hours. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of chaplains and/or pastoral and spiritual care workers who provide ongoing ethical, moral and spiritual support to clients using a person-centred approach.
Workers operate within the guidelines and practices of their organisation and within the professional and ethical standards of their relevant association. The development of self-awareness and identity underpin effective work in pastoral and spiritual care and are developed over time, through professionally supervised practice and mentoring.
Work may take place in a range of contexts, including schools, community outreach and local churches in a paid or volunteer capacity. Work in these roles may also require commissioning from a recognised religious institution.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
National school chaplaincy regulations or legislation may apply to this qualification.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 13
- 9 core units
- 4 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 2 units from the electives listed below
- up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
CHCCCS016 |
Respond to client needs |
CHCCCS017 |
Provide loss and grief support |
CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
CHCPAS001 |
Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care |
CHCPAS002 |
Provide pastoral and spiritual care |
CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Elective units
CHCADV001 |
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
CHCAGE001 |
Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
CHCAOD001 |
Work in an alcohol and/or other drugs context |
CHCCCS001 |
Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
CHCCCS003 |
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
CHCCCS004 |
Assess co-existing needs |
CHCCCS018 |
Provide suicide bereavement support |
CHCCCS023 |
Support independence and wellbeing |
CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
CHCCSL001 |
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
CHCCSL003 |
Facilitate the counselling relationship and process |
CHCCSL007 |
Support counselling clients in decision-making processes |
CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family |
CHCDIS004 |
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies |
CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCGMB001 |
Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues |
CHCMHS011 |
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
CHCPAL001 |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
CHCPAL002 |
Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach |
CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
CHCSET001 |
Work with forced migrants |
CHCSOH001 |
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
CHCVOL001 |
Be an effective volunteer |
CHCYTH001 |
Engage respectfully with young people |
CHCYTH002 |
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
CHCYTH003 |
Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53