If you already have industry experience, then utilising Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to turn your existing skills into a nationally recognised qualification is an ideal way of achieving industry accreditation while broadening your career opportunities.
As this is not a course, you do not need to complete the units listed below. Instead, you simply need to prove that you’re competent in the units shown. Our Facilitators will help make this process as easy and smooth as possible for you.
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| RPL Cost | Traditional study cost | Your savings |
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| $1,400 | $5,000 | $3,600 |
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PACKAGING RULES 13 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
C HCADMIN305F Work within the administration protocols of the organisation
CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework
CHCCOM302D Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
CHCCS308B Provide first point of contact
CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector
CHCNET301D Participate in networks
CHCORG303C Participate effectively in the work environment
AND one only of the following units:
CHCWHS312A Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work
OR
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in community services 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. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
CHC30108 Certificate III in Community Services Work enables selection of specific electives recommended for further work in community services or community development.
Group A - electives recommended for community services work
The following units of competency are recommended for community services work:
CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
Group B - electives recommended for community development work
The following units of competency are recommended for community development work:
CHCCD401E Support community participation
CHCCD404E Develop and implement community programs
CHCCS414A Provide education and support on parenting, health and well being
Other relevant electives
BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD406E Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCAOD407E Provide needle and syringe services
CHCCD307D Support community resources
CHCCD401E Support community participation
CHCCD402B Develop and provide community education projects
CHCCD404E Develop and implement community programs
CHCCD413E Work within specific communities
CHCCHILD404B Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCCS419C Provide support services to clients
CHCCW301C Operate under a casework framework
CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCGROUP302D Support group activities
CHCINF302D Maintain the organisation's information systems
CHCINF408C Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors
CHCMH301C Work effectively in mental health
or
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people
CHCYTH401B Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH402C Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situation (Note pre-requisite: HLTFA301C)
HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite: HLTFA301C)
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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Skills Generation - Provider Code 41008
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