CHC51908 Diploma of Relationship Education

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CHC51908 Diploma of Relationship Education

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:

Coordinator relationship education services	Family support worker
Family/parent educator	Marriage and family educator
Family/parent facilitator	Men's service officer
Family relationships support worker	Relationship educator
Fathers worker

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

PACKAGING RULES 20 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 12 core units 8 elective units 2 electives from Groups A and B as listed below: 1 unit MUST be selected from Group A Management electives 1 unit MUST be selected from Group B Community work, group work and psycho-education electives A wide range of additional elective units is available, including: Group C 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 3 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 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