Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification addresses work in roles that usually involve service delivery, either direct client work and/or community education or development projects.
Workers at this level operate at an advanced skill level and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers.
Occupational titles may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC50608 Diploma of Community Services Work candidates must:
1. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units of competency from CHC40708 Certificate IV in Community Services Work :
CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
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2. Have sufficient relevant experience and knowledge of community work and/or community services to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
- The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
- A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required and including work with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
- The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.
Work application requirements
To be assessed as competent in this qualification, individual workers are required to undertake supervised work placements in a relevant community service delivery setting, involving, for example, direct client work or community education or development.
Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate's ability to work at this level.
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 18 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCCD514A Implement community development strategies
CHCCM503C Develop , facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCOM504A Develop , implement and promote effective workplace communication
CHCCS500A Conduct complex assessment and referral
CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLD415A Confirm client developmental status
CHCLD514A Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
Group A electives - one unit must be selected
One of the following units must be selected
CHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAD603A Provide systems advocacy services
Group B electives - one unit must be selected
One of the following units must be selected
CHCCS502B Maintain legal and ethical work practices
CHCCS522A Address complex legal and ethical issues in professional practice (Note pre -requisite CHCCS400B)
CHCCSL508A Apply legal and ethical responsibilities in counselling practice
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking community services 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 C - elective recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
This qualification has been structured (through the Entry requirements) to provide a specific focus on culturally diverse clients. Where work also 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 certain electives as required to address specific workplace needs.
Domestic and family violence electives
CHCDFV402C Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV404C Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence
CHCDFV505C Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDFV509C Work with users of violence to effect change
CHCDFV510C Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
Settlement work electives
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCM402D Establish and monitor a case plan
CHCCS421A Undertake community sector work within own community
CHCCS607D Coordinate in -service assessment and response to address client needs
CHCSW401A Work effectively with forced migrants
CHCSW402A Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
Counselling and pastoral care electives
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)
PUADEFCH001B Provide pastoral care
PUADEFCH002C Provide ethical and pastoral advice
Working with people with disabilities
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS322A Support community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS400C Provide care and support
CHCDIS404C Design procedures for support
CHCDIS507C Design and adapt surroundings to group requirements
CHCDIS509D Maximise participation in work by people with disabilities
CHCDIS511A Coordinate services for people with disabilities
Working with children and young people
CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCS521A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people
CHCYTH404D Support young people in crisis (Note pre -requisite : CHCYTH301E)
CHCYTH506A Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCYTH608C Manage service response to young people in crisis
Working with people with mental health issues
CHCCS521A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
CHCMH408B Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues
CHCMH409A Facilitate consumer , family and carer participation in the recovery process
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMH504D Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues
Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCAOD408A Assess needs of clients with alcohol and /or other drugs issues
CHCAOD409D Provide alcohol and /or other drug withdrawal services
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTFA402C Apply advanced first aid (Note pre -requisite : HLTFA301C)
Social housing electives
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH428A Work effectively within the Australian housing system
CHCCH522A Undertake outreach work
Administration and coordination electives
CHCADMIN508B Manage limited budgets and financial accountabilities
CHCADMIN604B Manage the finances , accounts and resources of an organisation
CHCCD516A Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCINF505C Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCORG506D Coordinate the work environment
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
CHCPOL504B Develop and implement policy
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
Evidence and research based practice
CHCPOL403B Undertake research activities
CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice
Community development electives
CHCCD505D Develop community resources
CHCCD508C Support community action
CHCCD509C Support community leadership
CHCCD606C Establish and develop community organisations
CHCCD615A Develop and implement community development strategies
CHCPOL505B Manage research activities
Community education electives
CHCCD402A Develop and provide community education projects
CHCCED311A Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients
CHCCED511A Develop , implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs
CHCCS414A Provide education and support on parenting , health and well being
CHCPROM502B Implement health promotion and community intervention
Financial , language , literacy and numeracy 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
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
Oral health
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
