Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Community Safety Services

Certificate III in Community Safety Services

Qualification
National Code:
CHC35021
State Code:
BHE2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
10/11/2021
Approved Date
21/03/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
478
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
05/09/2025
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 05/09/2025 Current Approved
1.00 10/11/2021 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community safety services settings in remote and other communities.
These services may include safety patrols, outreach services, community liaison and support roles or community networking programs in relation to specific initiatives.
At this level, work takes place under the general direction of others and supervision may be direct or indirect. Workers in community safety services roles contribute to the safety and wellbeing of their communities.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
 
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units must be completed:

- Five (5) core units
- Seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- at least four (4) units from the electives from the list below
- the remaining three (3) units from the electives listed below, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package, or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
ODP29 CHCCSS001 Work effectively in Community Safety Services 70 Unit of competency
OAQ30 BSBXTW301 Work in a team 35 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be chosen from the elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC29 CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 50 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
OEK12 CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people 50 Unit of competency
OEH38 CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse 65 Unit of competency
OEL86 CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk 45 Unit of competency
ODQ16 TLIC0023 Operate four wheel drive vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AVC62 CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions 45 Unit of competency
AWB31 CHCDFV004 Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities 55 Unit of competency
OCD28 HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site 25 Unit of competency
AVC58 CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations 40 Unit of competency
AVC57 CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 15 Unit of competency
AWA80 CHCGRP001 Support group activities 25 Unit of competency
OCE34 BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace 45 Unit of competency
OEK79 CHCPRT026 Support the rights and safety of children and young people 25 Unit of competency
OEK09 CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives 35 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
AVJ66 TLIE2007 Use communications systems 20 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC83 CHCAOD002 Work with clients who are intoxicated 45 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
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