Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Community Services (Protective Care)

Certificate IV in Community Services (Protective Care)

Qualification
National Code:
CHC41802
State Code:
S288
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
09/09/2007
Approved Date
05/12/2003
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
455
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2007
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 09/09/2007 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

15 Units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 8 Compulsory units
-7 Elective units

COMPULSORY

Complete 8 of the compulsory units listed below

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3062 CHCCS401A Facilitate co-operative behaviour 35 Unit of competency
S3024 CHCCHILD1C Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm 30 Unit of competency
S3028 CHCCHILD5A Orientation to child protection and out of home care for children and young people 50 Unit of competency
S3196 CHCOHS301A Participate in workplace safety procedures 25 Unit of competency
S3256 CHCPROT9C Provide primary /residential care 50 Unit of competency
S3048 CHCCOM3C Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships 40 Unit of competency
S3066 CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
S3058 CHCCS301A Work within a legal and ethical framework. 40 Unit of competency
2.

ELECTIVES

Select 7 electives from the list below

OR

other Community Services units,

OR

units relevant to work undertaken in Community Services,

OR

a combination of the above.

See the Community Services Training Package (CHC02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.

Select either

CHCCHILD2C

OR

CHCYTH6C

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3040 CHCCN20B Advocate for the rights and needs of children and young people 20 Unit of competency
S3044 CHCCN5C Care for babies 60 Unit of competency
S3041 CHCCN2C Care for children 60 Unit of competency
S3229 CHCPOL2A Contribute to policy development 30 Unit of competency
S3240 CHCPR3C Develop an understanding of children's interests and developmental needs 20 Unit of competency
S3884 CHCCN1D Ensure children's health and safety 30 Unit of competency
S3162 CHCIC10C Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour 40 Unit of competency
S3145 CHCFC2C Foster and enhance children's development 40 Unit of competency
S3165 CHCIC1C Interact effectively with children 70 Unit of competency
S3222 CHCORG5B Maintain an effective work environment 30 Unit of competency
S3169 CHCINF2B Maintain organisation's information systems 20 Unit of competency
S3900 CHCPROT3D Manage provision of out of home care 45 Unit of competency
S3172 CHCINF5B Meet statutory and organisational information requirements 85 Unit of competency
S3164 CHCIC12C Plan for the inclusion of children with additional needs 30 Unit of competency
S3026 CHCCHILD3A Promote the safety, well-being and welfare of children, young people and their families 20 Unit of competency
S2966 CHCADMIN2B Provide administrative support 20 Unit of competency
S3290 CHCYTH6C Provide appropriate services for young people 50 Unit of competency
S3286 CHCYTH2C Provide care and protection for young people 45 Unit of competency
S3067 CHCCS406A Provide education and support on health, wellbeing and parenting 55 Unit of competency
S3081 CHCCS9A Provide support services to clients 50 Unit of competency
S3063 CHCCS402A Respond holistically to client issues 50 Unit of competency
S3291 CHCYTH7C Respond to critical situations 45 Unit of competency
S3885 CHCCN4D Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies 25 Unit of competency
S3142 CHCFC11C Stimulate children's development 40 Unit of competency
S3025 CHCCHILD2C Support the rights and safety of children within duty of care requirements 20 Unit of competency
S3288 CHCYTH4C Support young people in crisis 40 Unit of competency
S3031 CHCCM1C Undertake case management 30 Unit of competency
C9289 HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 30 Unit of competency
S3905 CHCRF1C Work effectively with families to care for the child 25 Unit of competency
S2977 CHCAOD6B Work with clients who are intoxicated 35 Unit of competency
S3194 CHCNET4A Work with other services 55 Unit of competency
S3880 CHCCD13C Work within specific communities 45 Unit of competency
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CHC41802 taken from the Community Services Training Package CHC02 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. CHC41802 is endorsed until 31 December 2005.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. For further information on this qualification please contact Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by the Challenger TAFE on 5 September 2003.

4. This qualification was last edited by Challenger TAFE on 21 November 2003.

5. Update to course outline included HLTHIR404B unit in Group 2, 14/11/2008.
Entry Requirements
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