Modification History
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CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
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CHC42810 Certificate IV in Community Services (development and/or Humanitarian Assistance) |
CHC42812 Certificate IV in Community Services (development and/or Humanitarian Assistance) |
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Description
This qualification covers workers who provide services in a range of development and/or humanitarian assistance contexts. This work may take place in domestic or international contexts. The qualification is structured to:
- Define knowledge and skills required for work in development and/or humanitarian assistance.
- Address requirements for working autonomously under the broad guidance of others.
- Enable workers to incorporate a wide range of electives which may include areas of technical expertise and/or management skills.
This qualification may be appropriate for those entering the D&HA workforce, especially an in-country workforce. The qualification may also provide a means to recognise and/or develop the D&HA-specific skills and knowledge of those already in the workforce, as workers in-country or seeking deployment.
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 15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
At least 5 units must be selected from Groups A, B and C, where:
A wide range of additional elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCDHA401B Work effectively in the development and/or humanitarian assistance sector
CHCDHA402B Maintain well being in a field environment
CHCDHA404A Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking development and/or humanitarian assistance work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and with those who are indigenous to the country in which the assistance is being provided. This foundation is to be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification.
Relevant electives
At least 5 electives must be selected from Groups A, B and C below.
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The grouping of electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect work requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Group A – humanitarian assistance electives
One or more of these electives is recommended for work in humanitarian assistance – and additional or alternative electives may be selected from the development assistance and other groupings if appropriate.
CHCDHA403B Apply knowledge of humanitarian assistance project work
CHCDHA410B Adapt and apply technical knowledge in a development context
CHCDHA411A Conduct a rapid assessment in a humanitarian assistance context
CHCDHA412B Use a capacity building approach in development work
CHCDHA413A Prepare transition plans in a development and/or humanitarian assistance context
Group B – development assistance electives
One or more of these electives is recommended for work in development assistance – and additional or alternative electives may be selected from the humanitarian assistance and other groupings if appropriate.
CHCDHA405B Apply knowledge of development program work
CHCDHA410B Adapt and apply technical knowledge in a development context
CHCDHA412B Use a capacity building approach in development work
Group C – other electives specific to development and humanitarian assistance work
Finance
CHCDHA406A Secure development and/or humanitarian assistance funding
CHCDHA407A Address financial requirements of single donor in development and/or humanitarian assistance
CHCDHA408A Manage cash in development and/or humanitarian assistance contexts
CHCDHA409A Close out financial operations in development and/or humanitarian assistance contexts
Management
CHCDHA501B Manage work in the development and/or humanitarian assistance sector
CHCDHA502B Manage humanitarian assistance operations
CHCDHA504A Manage complex funding arrangements in development and/or humanitarian assistance
CHCDHA505B Develop and manage implementation plans
Program design, monitoring and evaluation
CHCDHA503A Design, monitor and evaluate development and/or humanitarian assistance programs
Other relevant electives
Additional electives relevant to this qualification are listed after details of the Diploma of Community Services (Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance).
