Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification applies to workers employed in roles that provide non-therapeutic supports, interventions, information and referral and education and skills training to individuals, couples, and to families. The role is primarily that of education and skills development including affective, cognitive and psychomotor learning outcomes.
The life skills programs delivered by these workers are designed to help people learn how to enhance their relationships with intimate partners, spouses, parents, children, siblings, colleagues or friends. Specific client groups can be men, women, parents, couples, children, young people and families. Clients may face specific issues such as separation and mental health, alcohol and other drugs issues. Programs deal with issues across the life cycle.
Client groups are highly diverse, especially in relation to cultural backgrounds and family structures. A broad understanding of family and family arrangements is fundamental to this work.
Workers at this level may be delivering existing programs but are also able to develop new programs including developing and delivering community education and community development programs. The role is not a counselling one. Workers at this level require effective communication skills, conflict management, and program development, delivery and review. They may also require skills for more complex group facilitation and psycho-education. Additionally they may require a greater depth of skills and knowledge to work with specific client groups.
This qualification may also be appropriate for workers who have a responsibility for managing the delivery of relationship education services. These workers would need to undertake appropriate management units from the identified management electives.
These services are being provided in a number of different ways by a wide range of service providers within the health, human services and education sectors. Workers in these roles may work with limited supervision and utilise elements of counselling/dispute resolution skills and knowledge incidentally when working with families. However, primary functions do not involve clinical or therapeutic higher level knowledge or skills application.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC51908 Diploma of Relationship Education it is recommended that candidates have sufficient relevant work experience to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
- The self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas
- The exercise of independent judgement and decision-making
- The application of a relevant technical and other skills.
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 20 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
2 electives from Groups A and B as listed below:
A wide range of additional elective units is available, including:
NOTE : Candidates seeking a pathway to the Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Counselling OR Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution are encouraged to confirm pre-requisite unit requirements when selecting electives |
Core units
CHCCD402A Develop and provide community education projects
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCFAM406B Engage and resource clients to improve their interpersonal relationships
CHCFAM407B Work effectively in relationship work
CHCFAM408B Undertake relationship and family work in the context of the agency and sector
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities
CHCINF407D Meet information needs of the community
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTOHS401A Maintain workplace OHS processes
TAEDEL401A Plan , organise and deliver group -based learning
TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in relationship education 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.
Relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules.
Group A - Management electives
At least ONE management elective MUST be selected from the following four electives considered particularly relevant to managing the delivery of relationship education services:
CHCCD404D Develop and implement community programs
CHCCS503A Develop , implement and review services and programs to meet client needs
CHCFAM523B Manage training and development activities for relationship practitioners (Note pre -requisites : CHCFAM406B, CHCFAM407B, CHCFAM408B)
CHCORG611B Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
For job roles involving management and coordination of relationship education services, it is proposed that a significant number of the above electives are selected.
Group B - Community work , group work and psycho-education electives
At least ONE community work , group work or psycho-education elective MUST be selected
a ) Community work electives
CHCCD307C Support community resources
CHCCD505D Develop community resources
CHCCD514A Implement community development strategies
CHCCS410A Facilitate client participation in the organisation and its management
b ) Group work and psycho -education electives
CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCFAM416B Implement harm reduction strategies (Note pre -requisites : CHCFAM406B, CHCFAM407B, CHCGROUP403D, CHCDFV301A)
CHCGROUP408B Facilitate and review a psycho -educational group
CHCGROUP410B Deliver a structured program
CHCGROUP504B Assess group members and their social systems
CHCGROUP509B Manage disclosures and disruptions in groups
Group C 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
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 workplace needs.
Other management and coordination electives
BSBRSK501A Manage risk
CHCADMIN604B Manage the finances , accounts and resources of an organisation
CHCCD619B Establish and maintain community , government and business partnerships
CHCORG423B Maintain quality service delivery
CHCORG506D Coordinate the work environment
CHCORG607C Manage workplace issues
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
Work practice electives
CHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAD603A Provide systems advocacy services
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCM503C Develop , facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS407B Operate referral procedures
CHCCS416A Assess and provide services for clients with complex needs
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS427A Facilitate adult learning and development
CHCCS601B Work with clients with unique needs
CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCCSL507A Support clients in decision -making processes
CHCFAM417B Identify and use strengths -based practice
CHCFAM520B Use strengths -based practice in supervision
CHCFAM522B Assist clients to develop emotional regulation (Note pre -requisites : CHCFAM406B, CHCFAM407B, CHCGROUP403D, CHCDFV301A)
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCNET404A Facilitate links with other services
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
Working with people experiencing domestic and family violence
CHCDFV402C Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV403C Provide crisis intervention and support to those experiencing domestic and family violence
CHCDFV404C Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence
CHCDFV406C Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCDFV407C Provide domestic and family violence support in non -English speaking background communities
Working cross-culturally
CHCCD413D Work within specific communities
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
RTD4802A Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity
Working effectively in an organisation
CHCINF302C Maintain the organisation's information systems
CHCORG405D Maintain an effective work environment
Working with men and fathers
CHCFAM409B Work with men
CHCFAM411B Engage fathers into family based programs (Note pre -requisites : CHCFAM407B, CHCGROUP403D)
CHCFAM510B Work with separated fathers (Note pre -requisites : CHCFAM407B, CHCGROUP403D)
Working with women and mothers
CHCFAM412B Work with women
Working with couples
CHCFAM413B Facilitate couple processes within group work
CHCFAM414B Use tools for exploring relationships
Electives for working with families
CHCCHILD404A Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCCHILD504B Assess risk of harm to children and young people
CHCCS404B Facilitate family intervention strategies
CHCCS414A Provide education and support on parenting , health and well being
CHCFAM421B Work with parents of very young children
CHCFAM503B Work with a child focused approach
CHCFAM515B Work holistically with families (Note pre -requisites : CHCFAM406B, CHCFAM407B
CHCPR303D Develop understanding of children's interests and developmental needs
CHCRF402B Provide intervention support to children and families
CHCRF511A Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children
CHCRF624C Support parents in their parenting role (Note pre -requisite : CHCRF511A)
CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people
CHCYTH403B Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
CHCYTH511B Work effectively with young people and their families
