Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Telephone Counselling Skills
Certificate IV in Telephone Counselling Skills
CHC41002
S331
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 09/09/2007 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
12 Units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 10 Compulsory units
- 2 Elective units
COMPULSORY
Complete 10 of the compulsory units listed below
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3280 | CHCTC1A | Deliver a service consistent with the organisation's mission and values | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3209 | CHCORG1B | Follow the organisation's policies, procedures and programs | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S3221 | CHCORG3B | Participate in the work environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S3196 | CHCOHS301A | Participate in workplace safety procedures | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C3526 | BSBCMN206A | Process and maintain workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S3283 | CHCTC4A | Provide competent suicide intervention over the telephone | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S3282 | CHCTC3A | Provide counselling in crisis situations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S2965 | CHCADMIN1B | Undertake basic administrative duties | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S3281 | CHCTC2A | Undertake telephone counselling | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S3048 | CHCCOM3C | Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
2.
ELECTIVES
Select 2 electives from the list below
OR
other Community Services units,
OR
units relevant to work undertaken in Community Services,
OR
a combination of the above.
See the Community Services Training Package (CHC02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3024 | CHCCHILD1C | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3875 | CHCAOD1C | Introduction to alcohol and other drugs work | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3187 | CHCMH1B | Orientation to mental health work | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S3106 | CHCDFV8B | Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence | 55 | Unit of competency |
| S3092 | CHCDFV1B | Recognise and respond to domestic and family violence | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S3063 | CHCCS402A | Respond holistically to client issues | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S3066 | CHCCS405A | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3194 | CHCNET4A | Work with other services | 55 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D299 | CHC42208 | Certificate IV in Telephone Counselling Skills | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. For further information on this qualification please contact Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by the Challenger TAFE on 10 September 2003.
4. This qualification was last edited by Challenger TAFE on 7 December 2003.