Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES
11 units are required for award of this qualification including:
7 core units
4 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A WHS electives from which one unit must be selected
Group B electives of which at least two must be selected for this qualification
Group C 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, a unit 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 TGA or other public listing

Core units
CHCCHILD404B Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCCS308B Provide first point of contact
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCORG303C Participate effectively in the work environment
CHCTC301C Deliver a service consistent with the organisation’s mission and values
CHCTC302B Provide client-centred telephone counselling
CHCCOM302D Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues

Group A WHS electives - one unit must be selected
One of the following WHS units must be selected for this qualification
HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

Group B electives - at least 2 units to be selected
At least TWO (2) elective units must be selected from:
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCAOD201D Prepare for alcohol and other drugs work
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCCH301C Work effectively in social housing
CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCMH301C Work effectively in mental health
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking counselling 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 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
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively

Problem gambling electives
CHCGMB501A Work effectively in the problem gambling sector
CHCGMB502A Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGMB503A Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues

In addition, ONE (1) unit may be selected from the Community Services Training Package or other relevant National Training Package units available at this or higher levels.