WHAT IS SKILLS RECOGNITION & RPL:
Skills Recognition and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows people like you to achieve this qualification without any classroom study, and usually within weeks.
In order to obtain this qualification so quickly, all you need to do is supply evidence which proves your experience in the units that make up the qualification. Our Skills Recognition & RPL Facilitators will assist you with this process. From there, we’ll work with our RTO partners so that you’ll receive your qualification in no time!
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DETAILS:
RPL Price: $1900
Who This Is For:
In order to achieve this qualification via Skills Recognition & RPL, you should be able to perform or have a strong knowledge of the skills listed in the course units below. You will need to be able to provide evidence of this knowledge, such as videos, photographs, work orders, your resume, letters of validation, and statements of attainment. The more evidence you can provide, the better your case. Feel free to read more about RPL and evidence suggestions here.
Why Get Qualified Australia:
We provide candidates with Skills Recognition & RPL services nationwide. You never need to visit our office, nor do you have to sit in a classroom. Our 100% money back guarantee ensures that, if we can’t get you qualified, you can get your money back. Please refer to our terms & conditions for more details. As Australia’s leading Skills Recognition & RPL Specialists, we offer hundreds of qualifications via dozens of our RTO partners..
How To Achieve This Qualification:
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 an easy process for you.
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Units of Competency:
You’ll need to show you’re experienced in the following units:18 units are required for award of this qualification including:
11 core units
7 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives of which one must be selected
- Group B electives of which one must be selected
- 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 TGA or other public listing
Core units
CHCCD514B Implement community development strategies
CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCOM504B Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
CHCCS500B Conduct complex assessment and referral
CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLD415A Confirm client developmental status
CHCLD514B Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
Group A electives - one unit must be selected
One of the following units must be selected
CHCAD504B Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAD603B Provide systems advocacy services
Group B electives - one unit must be selected
One of the following units must be selected
CHCCS502C Maintain legal and ethical work practices
CHCCS522B Address complex legal and ethical issues in professional practice*
CHCCSL508B Apply legal and ethical responsibilities in counselling practice
* Note pre-requisite CHCCS400C
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking community services work 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 C - elective recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
This qualification has been structured (through the Entry requirements) 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, the following elective is recommended:
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 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 specific workplace needs.
Domestic and family violence electives
CHCDFV402C Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV404C Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence
CHCDFV505C Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDFV509D Work with users of violence to effect change
CHCDFV510D Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
Settlement work electives
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCM402E Establish and monitor a case plan
CHCCS421B Undertake community sector work within own community
CHCCS607E Coordinate in-service assessment and response to address client needs
CHCSW401A Work effectively with forced migrants
CHCSW402B Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
Counselling and pastoral care electives
CHCCSL502A Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL503B Facilitate the counselling relationship
CHCCSL507B Support clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSL509A Reflect and improve upon counselling skills*
PUADEFCH001B Provide pastoral care
PUADEFCH002C Provide ethical and pastoral advice
* Note pre-requisites CHCCSL501A, CHCCSL503B, CHCCSL507B
Working with people with disabilities
CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS322A Support community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS400C Provide care and support
CHCDIS404C Design procedures for support
CHCDIS507C Design and adapt surroundings to group requirements
CHCDIS509E Maximise participation in work by people with disabilities
CHCDIS511A Coordinate services for people with disabilities
Working with children and young people
CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCS521B Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people
CHCYTH404E Support young people in crisis
CHCYTH506B Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCYTH608D Manage service response to young people in crisis
* Note pre-requisite: CHCYTH301E
Working with people with mental health issues
CHCCS521B Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
CHCMH408C Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues
CHCMH409A Facilitate consumer, family and carer participation in the recovery process
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMH504E Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues
Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCAOD408B Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues
CHCAOD409E Provide alcohol and/or other drug withdrawal services
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid*
* Note pre-requisite: HLTFA311A
Social housing electives
CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH428B Work effectively within the Australian housing system
CHCCH522B Undertake outreach work
Administration and coordination electives
CHCADMIN508B Manage limited budgets and financial accountabilities
CHCADMIN604B Manage the finances, accounts and resources of an organisation
CHCCD516B Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCINF505D Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCORG506E Coordinate the work environment
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
CHCPOL504B Develop and implement policy
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
Evidence and research based practice
CHCPOL403C Undertake research activities
CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice
Community development electives
CHCCD505E Develop community resources
CHCCD508D Support community action
CHCCD509C Support community leadership
CHCCD606C Establish and develop community organisations
CHCCD615A Develop and implement community development strategies
CHCPOL505B Manage research activities
Community education electives
CHCCD402B Develop and provide community education projects
CHCCED311A Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients
CHCCED511A Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs
CHCCS414A Provide education and support on parenting, health and well being
CHCPROM502B Implement health promotion and community intervention
Financial, language, literacy and numeracy 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
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
Oral health
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
Awarded By
RTO
Skills Generation (Code 41008)
The Spectrum Organization Association Inc (Code 2441)
Additional information
To gain entry into CHC50612Diploma of Community Services Work candidates must:
1. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units of competency from CHC40708 Certificate IV in Community Services Work:
CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
OR
2. Have sufficient relevant experience and knowledge of community work and/or community services to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
- The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
- A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required and including work with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
- The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.
Work application requirements
To be assessed as competent in this qualification, individual workers are required to undertake supervised work placements in a relevant community service delivery setting, involving, for example, direct client work or community education or development.
Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate's ability to work at this level.
Not Applicable
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Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals and addresses work in roles that usually involve service delivery, either direct client work and/or community education or development projects.
Workers at this level operate at an advanced skill level and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers.
Occupational titles may include:
- Assessor
- Family support worker
- Case coordinator
- Group facilitator / coordinator
- Case worker or manager
- Pastoral care counsellor
- Client service assessor
- Pastoral care manager
- Community services worker
- Program coordinator or manager
- Community worker
- Senior youth officer / chaplain
- Coordinator
- Social welfare worker
- Coordinator family services
- Support facilitator
- Early intervention worker
- Welfare worker











