Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES
13 units are required for award of this qualification including:
7 core units
6 elective units
A 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 TGA or other public listing

Core units
CHCCS502C Maintain legal and ethical work practices
CHCCS506A Promote and respond to workplace diversity
CHCEDS501A Identify and respond to student development needs
CHCEDS502B Foster and support an effective learning environment
CHCEDS503A Support the development of literacy skills
CHCEDS514B Support learning and implementation of responsible behaviour
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking education support 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 more 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
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity

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 that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.

Education work
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
CHCADMIN508B Manage limited budgets and financial accountabilities
CHCEDS507A Research an education issue
CHCEDS508B Assist in leading a small team in an education environment
CHCEDS509A Support students with multiple disabilities
CHCFC502A Foster physical development in early childhood
CHCFC505A Foster cognitive development in early childhood
CHCFC506A Foster children's language and communication development
CHCFC508A Foster children's aesthetic and creative development
CHCFC512A Foster physical development in middle childhood
CHCIC510A Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCIC512A Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs
CHCPR510B Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children
CHCCS427B Facilitate adult learning and development
TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

Education support work - youth focus
CHCYTH401B Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH502A Work with young people to establish support networks
CHCYTH505E Support youth programs

Education support work - diversity
CHCEDS505A Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

Education support work - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
CHCCS421B Undertake community sector work within own community
CHCEDS403B Promote and implement Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture programs
CHCEDS404A Liaise with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community re education program
CHCEDS505A Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students

Education support work - disability
CHCEDS506A Assist in implementing education plans for students with disabilities

Literacy and numeracy electives
CHCEDS408A Support students' mathematics learning for numeracy
CHCEDS409A Support students' literacy learning
CHCEDS503A Support the development of literacy skills
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