Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
These qualifications cover those workers who are advanced practitioners in the two specialised fields identified and who require a high level of knowledge and skills in their area of specialisation for application in the following contexts:
- Provide specialist services to clients with complex and diverse needs
- Act as a resource for other workers
- Provide practice supervision of staff including volunteers
- Work intensively with clients.
Workers at this level are making high level, independent, complex judgements in highly specialist contexts. Their role may also involve full responsibility and accountability for all aspects of work of self and others and functions including service planning, delivery and evaluation.
Occupational titles may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
These qualifications are suited to candidates who have significant experience working as a practitioner in a specialist area of work in the community sector, involving the exercise of independent judgement and decision making skills.
Candidates must specialise in one of the areas of specialisation identified - no generic qualification is available at this level.
It is recommended that candidates have:
- An undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in a discipline related to work in the community sector
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- Significant previous experience working in a community sector organisation, in a job role involving the self directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in the specialist area of practice and exercise of independent judgement and decision making.
Work application requirements
For award of this qualification, candidates must demonstrate application of high level skills and knowledge in the community sector work context, including investigative research and analysis and application of findings in a community sector work context relevant to their area of specialisation.
Focus on holistic assessment
This qualification has been packaged with three high level core units of competency (CHCPOL701B , CHCORG624D and CHCCS805B ) which have a broad focus and are designed to be assessed in conjunction with core knowledge and skills as required for high level practice in the specialist area.
Holistic assessment of core and elective components of each qualification is required in order to achieve an integrated outcome applicable to practice at this advanced and complex level.
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 10 units are required for award of this qualification including:
Electives must be selected in line with specialisation requirements identified below:
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Core units
CHCCS805B Undertake professional reflection
CHCORG701B Provide leadership as a practitioner in community services
CHCPOL701B Use research evidence to advance policy and practice
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in the community sector 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 A electives - must be selected for Statutory child protection specialisation
The following 3 units of competency are required for award of CHC70108 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory child protection ):
CHCPROT701A Conduct complex child protection risk assessment
CHCPROT702A Apply for and implement child protection orders
CHCPROT703A Facilitate incident prevention strategies in child protection work
Group A electives - must be selected for Client assessment and case management specialisation
The following 5 units of competency are required for award of CHC70208 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Client assessment and case management ):
CHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCCM701A Undertake advanced client assessments
CHCCM702A Implement goal directed care planning
CHCCM703A Apply effective case management practice
CHCCM705B Work effectively with carers and families in complex situations
Other relevant electives
Statutory child protection
CHCCM506B Undertake case management in a child protection framework
CHCCW604B Design and supervise family intervention strategies
CHCDFV402C Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV510C Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCDFV811B Respond to domestic and family violence in family work
CHCDFV812B Assist users of domestic and family violence to accept responsibility for their behaviour
CHCDFV813B Promote accountability of users of domestic and family violence and abuse
CHCDFV814B Establish change promoting relationship with users of domestic and family violence and abuse
CHCDFV815B Establish and maintain the safety of people who have experienced domestic and family violence
CHCDFV816B Undertake safety planning with people who have been subjected to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV817B Manage domestic and family violence and abuse screening and risk assessment processes
CHCFAM518B Work with involuntary and mandated clients
CHCFAM801B Develop an understanding of child inclusive practice
CHCFAM802B Work within a child inclusive framework (Note pre -requisite : CHCFAM801B)
CHCFAM806B Assist clients to develop parenting arrangements
CHCIC620C Manage complex behavioural situations
CHCPROT603A Plan and manage provision of out of home care
CHCYTH501A Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs
CHCYTH502A Work with young people to establish support networks
CHCYTH503A Undertake youth work in specific communities
CHCYTH504A Support young people to take collective action
Additional electives
BSBINM601A Manage knowledge and information
BSBLED705A Plan and implement a mentoring program
BSBLED706A Plan and implement a coaching strategy
BSBREL701A Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships
CHCAOD510A Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and /or other drugs issues
CHCCM605C Develop practice standards
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS522A Address complex legal and ethical issues in professional practice (Note pre -requisite CHCCS400B)
CHCCSL502A Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL506A Apply counselling therapies to address a range of client issues (Note pre -requisite CHCCSL502A)
CHCORG609D Manage projects and strategies
CHCORG611B Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCORG619C Manage quality of organisation's service delivery outcomes
CHCORG620C Promote and represent the service
CHCORG621C Act as a resource to other services
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
CHCPOL606B Coordinate policy development
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTFA402C Apply advanced first aid (Note pre -requisite : HLTFA301C)
HLTFA403B Manage first aid in the workplace (Note pre -requisite : HLTFA402C)
HLTOHS501A Manage workplace OHS processes
