Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Community Services Work

Diploma of Community Services Work

Qualification
National Code:
CHC50608
State Code:
D310
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
25/03/2011
Approved Date
15/07/2009
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
980
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/03/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification addresses work in roles that usually involve service delivery, either direct client work and/or community education or development projects.

Workers at this level operate at an advanced skill level and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers.

Occupational titles may include:
Assessor
Family support worker
Case coordinator
Group facilitator / coordinator
Case worker or manager
Pastoral care counsellor
Client service assessor
Pastoral care manager
Community services worker
Program coordinator or manager
Community worker
Senior youth officer / chaplain
Coordinator
Social welfare worker
Coordinator family services
Support facilitator
Early intervention worker
Welfare worker

Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To gain entry into this qualification a candidate must:
1. be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the compulsory units of competency from CHC40708 Certificate IV in Community Service Work:
- CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
- HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
OR
2. have sufficient relevant experience and knowledge community work and/or community service to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
- the application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
- a wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
- the exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance

PACKAGING RULES
18 units are required for award of this qualification including:
- 11 core units
1. Entry Requirement Units

To gain entry into this qualification, candidates must have completed 2 units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8557 CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector 50 Unit of competency
D8281 HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
2. Core Units

All eleven (11) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2588 CHCLD514A Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services 70 Unit of competency
D2347 CHCCS500A Conduct complex assessment and referral 60 Unit of competency
D2587 CHCLD415A Confirm client developmental status 50 Unit of competency
D8381 HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes 30 Unit of competency
D2297 CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management 75 Unit of competency
D2314 CHCCOM504A Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication 45 Unit of competency
D2245 CHCCD514A Implement community development strategies 55 Unit of competency
D2543 CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities 50 Unit of competency
D2630 CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
D2377 CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients 75 Unit of competency
D2362 CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework 50 Unit of competency
3. Group A Elective Units

One (1) of the following units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2211 CHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation services 45 Unit of competency
D2214 CHCAD603A Provide systems advocacy services 75 Unit of competency
4. Group B Elective Units

One (1) of the following units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2357 CHCCS522A Address complex legal and ethical issues in professional practice 70 Unit of competency
D2369 CHCCSL508A Apply legal and ethical responsibilities in counselling practice 60 Unit of competency
D2348 CHCCS502A Maintain legal and ethical work practices 70 Unit of competency
5. Group C Elective Units

One (1) unit to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2664 CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice 40 Unit of competency
D2665 CHCPOL504B Develop and implement policy 75 Unit of competency
D8545 CHCADMIN604B Manage the finances, accounts and resources of an organisation 95 Unit of competency
D2662 CHCPOL403B Undertake research activities 30 Unit of competency
D8283 HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 30 Unit of competency
6. Other Elective Units

Four (4) units to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2664 CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice 40 Unit of competency
D2665 CHCPOL504B Develop and implement policy 75 Unit of competency
D8545 CHCADMIN604B Manage the finances, accounts and resources of an organisation 95 Unit of competency
D2662 CHCPOL403B Undertake research activities 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S294 CHC50702 Diploma of Community Welfare Work Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J037 CHC50612 Diploma of Community Services Work Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CHC50608 taken from the Community Services Training Package CHC08 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
1. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available on the national training website NTIS or the future training.gov.au.
2. This model training program was entered into STARS by VETT&L, Department of Education and Training on 15/7/2009.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC50608Diploma of Community Services Work candidates must:
1. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units of competency from CHC40708 Certificate IV in Community Services Work:
CHCCS411BWork effectively in the community sector
HLTHIR403CWork effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
OR
2. Have sufficient relevant experience and knowledge of community work and/or community services to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required and including work with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.
Work application requirements
To be assessed as competent in this qualification, individual workers are required to undertake supervised work placements in a relevant community service delivery setting, involving, for example, direct client work or community education or development.

Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate's ability to work at this level.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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