CHC30612 Certificate III in Active Volunteering

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CHC30612 Certificate III in Active Volunteering

Modification History

CHC08 Version 3	CHC08 Version 4	Comments
CHC30608 Certificate III in Active Volunteering	CHC30612 Certificate III in Active Volunteering	updated core WHS units

Description

This qualification covers people working in a volunteer capacity and delivers competency outcomes which include:

Relevant theoretical knowledge related to working with clients and co-workers from culturally diverse backgrounds and to work within a legal and ethical framework

Ability to apply a range of well developed skills when communicating with clients and co-workers, engaging in safe work practices, and working effectively as part of a work group in the organisation/program

Ability to apply known solutions to a variety of predicable problems when working with clients and co-workers, engaging in safe work practices

Ability to perform processes that require a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgement is required when working with clients and co-workers

Ability to interpret available information using discretion and judgement when working with clients, delivering a service and also when working as part of the work group within the organisation/program

Ability to take responsibility for their own learning and work outputs when working as part of a work group within the organisation

Ability to take limited responsibility for the output of others within the work group.

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

PACKAGING RULES 10 units are required for award of this qualification including: 6 core units 4 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A elective which is recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Other relevant electives listed below Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing

Core units

CHCCOM302D	Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues

CHCCS400C	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCORG303C	Participate effectively in the work environment

CHCVOL201B	Be an effective volunteer

HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTWHS200A	Participate in WHS processes

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All volunteer workers 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 – elective recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice

This qualification has been structured 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, candidates are recommended to select the following unit:

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. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.

CHCCS401C	Facilitate responsible behaviour

CHCCS427B	Facilitate adult learning and development

SRSCOP001B	Prepare for public speaking

SISXIND405A	Conduct projects

TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction

The following grouping of electives is provided to guide selection relating to volunteering in a range of work areas.

Retail sales

SIRXCCS001A	Apply point-of-sale handling procedures

SIRXICT001A	Operate retail technology

SIRXIND001A	Work effectively in a retail environment

SIRXSLS001A	Sell products and services

Boards / committees

BSBATSIL510A	Appoint and work with the manager

BSBATSIL412A	Participate effectively as a board member

BSBGOV401A	Implement Board member responsibilities

Sport and recreation

SRXCAI004B	Plan a session or program for participants

SRXCAI005B	Conduct a sport and recreation session for participants

SRXCAI006B	Organise a sport and recreation program

Community Development

BSBMGT401A	Show leadership in the workplace

CHCCD412B	Work within a community development framework

CHCCD505E	Develop community resources

CHCGROUP302D	Support group activities

CHCNET301D	Participate in networks

CHCNET402B	Establish and maintain effective networks

CHCPOL301B	Participate in policy development

Customer service / administration

CHCADMIN302D	Provide administrative support

CHCCS412E	Deliver and develop client services

CHCINF302D	Maintain the organisation’s information systems

Community services

CHCAC316D	Provide food services

CHCAC318B	Work effectively with older people

CHCAD401D	Advocate for clients

CHCCH301C	Work effectively in social housing

CHCCHILD404B	Support the rights and safety of children and young people

CHCCS305C	Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)

CHCCS411C	Work effectively in the community sector

CHCDFV301A	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

CHCDIS301C	Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCHC311C	Work effectively in home and community care

CHCMH301C	Work effectively in mental health

CHCMH411A	Work with people with mental health issues

CHCTC301C	Deliver a service consistent with the organisation’s mission and values

CHCTC302B	Provide client-centred telephone counselling

CHCYTH301E	Work effectively with young people

HLTAP301B	Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

Financial literacy education 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

Language, literacy and numeracy support electives

CHCCS427B	Facilitate adult learning and development

CHCLLN401A	Support adult language and literacy learning and development

CHCLLN402A	Support adult numeracy learning and development