Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Social Housing

Certificate III in Social Housing

Qualification
National Code:
CHC30512
State Code:
J007
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
07/05/2012
Approved Date
09/08/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
420
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/05/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification applies to staff who work under direct supervision in an administrative and/or assisting capacity in delivering housing support services in the social housing sector, including support to tenants and residents, applicants and the community, including clients who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Occupational titles may include:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander housing worker
Housing assistant
Administration officer
Neighbourhood renewal worker
Administrative assistant
Tenant administration worker
Administrative support worker
Tenant
Clerical worker
Volunteer tenant manager

Schedule
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULES
12 units are required for award of this qualification including:
7 core units
5 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A 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, up to 2 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
CHCADMIN302D Provide administrative support
CHCCH301C Work effectively in social housing
CHCCOM302D Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCINF302D Maintain the organisation’s information systems
CHCORG303C Participate effectively in the work environment
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking social housing 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 A - 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
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following list of electives is provided to facilitate selection. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.

BSBATSIC412A Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation
CHCCH317A Respond to property maintenance enquiries
CHCCH413A Manage tenancy rent, charges and rental arrears
CHCCH419C Manage property maintenance implementation
CHCCH426B Support client participation in the organisation
CHCCS311D Deliver and monitor services to clients
CHCCS410A Facilitate client participation in the organisation and its management
CHCCS419C Provide support services to clients
CHCCS421B Undertake community sector work within own community
CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCGROUP201C Support the activities of existing groups
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCNET301D Participate in networks
CHCNET404B Facilitate links with other services
CHCPOL301B Participate in policy development
CPPDSM3014A Undertake property inspection
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV201B Work in a public sector environment
PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector
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
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC834 CHCCOM302D Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues 45 Unit of competency
WD312 HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes 30 Unit of competency
WC931 CHCINF302D Maintain the organisation's information systems 20 Unit of competency
WC953 CHCORG303C Participate effectively in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
D8541 CHCADMIN302D Provide administrative support 20 Unit of competency
WC816 CHCCH301C Work effectively in social housing 35 Unit of competency
WC843 CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework 50 Unit of competency
2. Group A Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice

One (1) or both units, but not mandatory is recommended to be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8283 HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 30 Unit of competency
D8281 HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
3. Other Relevant Units

Up to five (5) units may be completed from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8060 PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector 30 Unit of competency
WC842 CHCCS311D Deliver and monitor services to clients 55 Unit of competency
D2534 CHCFLE302A Educate clients in fundamental financial literacy skills 40 Unit of competency
D2535 CHCFLE303A Educate clients to understand debt and consumer credit 40 Unit of competency
D2334 CHCCS410A Facilitate client participation in the organisation and its management 40 Unit of competency
WC947 CHCNET404B Facilitate links with other services 55 Unit of competency
WB990 CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively 35 Unit of competency
D4837 BSBATSIC412A Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation 60 Unit of competency
WC818 CHCCH419C Manage property maintenance implementation 30 Unit of competency
D2272 CHCCH413A Manage tenancy rent, charges and rental arrears 45 Unit of competency
D2617 CHCNET301D Participate in networks 20 Unit of competency
D2660 CHCPOL301B Participate in policy development 15 Unit of competency
WC852 CHCCS419C Provide support services to clients 50 Unit of competency
D2379 CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence 45 Unit of competency
WC854 CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately 60 Unit of competency
D2268 CHCCH317A Respond to property maintenance enquiries 25 Unit of competency
D2279 CHCCH426B Support client participation in the organisation 30 Unit of competency
D2541 CHCGROUP201C Support the activities of existing groups 10 Unit of competency
WC853 CHCCS421B Undertake community sector work within own community 40 Unit of competency
D1240 CPPDSM3014A Undertake property inspection 25 Unit of competency
C7985 PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service 40 Unit of competency
D8283 HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 30 Unit of competency
D8281 HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
C7990 PSPGOV201B Work in a public sector environment 40 Unit of competency
D2533 CHCFLE301A Work with clients needing financial literacy education 40 Unit of competency
WB992 CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D272 CHC30508 Certificate III in Social Housing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information