Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of community services workers who manage the development and delivery of programs that build the capacity of communities to influence and guide their own future through public social change processes.
At this level, workers have specialised skills with complexity in the range and choices of actions required. Workers generally have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers.
This work may be undertaken through organisations working across a range of social, environment, health, economic, arts and culture, and recreation sectors.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
14 units must be completed:
- 8 core units
- 6 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 3 units must be selected from the electives listed below
- up to 3 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
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Core Units |
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CHCCDE018 |
Develop and implement community programs |
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CHCCDE024 |
Support community action |
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CHCCDE025 |
Develop and support community leadership |
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CHCCDE026 |
Develop and lead community engagement strategies to enhance participation |
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CHCCDE027 |
Implement community development strategies |
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CHCCDE028 |
Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
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Elective Units |
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CHCADV001 |
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
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CHCADV002 |
Provide advocacy and representation services |
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CHCADV005 |
Provide systems advocacy services |
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CHCCCS004 |
Assess co-existing needs |
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CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
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CHCCCS038 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
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CHCCDE022 |
Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
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CHCCDE023 |
Develop and deliver community projects |
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CHCCDE029 |
Establish and develop community organisations or social enterprises |
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CHCCDE030 |
Facilitate the development of community capacity to manage place making |
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CHCCDE031 |
Develop and implement a community renewal plan |
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CHCCDE032 |
Deliver emergency relief services |
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CHCCOM004 |
Present information to stakeholder groups |
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CHCCSL001 |
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
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CHCCSL003 |
Facilitate the counselling relationship and process |
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CHCCSM009 |
Facilitate goal directed planning |
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CHCCSM010 |
Implement case management practice |
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CHCCSM012 |
Coordinate complex case requirements |
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCDIV003 |
Manage and promote diversity |
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CHCEDU001 |
Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies |
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CHCEDU002 |
Plan health promotion and community intervention |
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CHCEDU004 |
Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs |
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CHCEDU006 |
Improve clients’ fundamental financial literacy |
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CHCEDU007 |
Provide group education on consumer credit and debt |
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CHCEDU008 |
Share health information |
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CHCGRP002 |
Plan and conduct group activities |
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CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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CHCLEG003 |
Manage legal and ethical compliance |
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CHCMGT004 |
Secure and manage funding |
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CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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CHCPRT026 |
Support the rights and safety of children and young people |
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CHCSET003 |
Work with forced migrants |
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CHCYTH023 |
Work effectively with young people and their nominated carer or families |
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HLTAHW023 |
Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs |
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HLTAHW031 |
Provide information/strategies to enhance capacities of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to CHC52115 Diploma of Community Development.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53
