CHC42708 Certificate IV in Volunteer Program Coordination

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CHC42708 Certificate IV in Volunteer Program Coordination

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification addresses work involving the coordination of volunteers within a program or organisation. These workers may be employed in a range of industry sectors and in a complex, regularly changing context.

They require competencies to perform a broad range of tasks, including evaluating and improving current practices and providing leadership and guidance to others in organising their work activities.

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

It is recommended that participants in the qualification have some experience either as a volunteer or in a role involving supervision of volunteers.

Occupational titles may include:

Coordinator voluntary work	Manager, volunteers
Community development worker

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 electives which are 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 NTIS or other public listing

Core units

BSBWOR402A	Promote team effectiveness

CHCCOM403A	Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCCS400B	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCORG525D	Recruit and coordinate volunteers

HLTOHS401A	Maintain workplace OHS processes

TAEDEL402A	Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers coordinating volunteer programs 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 - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice

Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:

HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

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 list of electives is provided to facilitate selection. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.

BSBADM405B	Organise meetings

BSBFIA402A	Report on financial activity

BSBINM401A	Implement workplace information system

BSBINN301A	Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBMGT402A	Implement operational plan

BSBMGT403A	Implement continuous improvement

BSBMKG413A	Promote products and services

BSBOHS401B	Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS

BSBPMG510A	Manage projects

BSBREL402A	Build client relationships and business networks

BSBRSK401A	Identify risk and apply risk management processes

BSBWOR401A	Establish effective workplace relationships

BSBWOR404B	Develop work priorities

BSBWRT401A	Write complex documents

CHCMH411A	Work with people with mental health issues

CHCCS427A	Facilitate adult learning and development

PSPGOV411A	Deal with conflict

RTD3812A	Coordinate fundraising activities

SRCCRD005B	Apply the principles and issues of volunteering

SRXGOV004B	Work effectively with the Board of an organisation

TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction

TAEDES401A	Design and develop learning programs

TAEDES402A	Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs

Settlement work

CHCSW401A	Work effectively with forced migrants

CHCSW402A	Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia