Qualification Outline
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Graduate Certificate In Career Development Practice
Graduate Certificate In Career Development Practice
CHC70308
D332
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of career development services, including working independently as a professional career development practitioner or working within an organisation context.
Occupational titles include:
Career development practitioner
Workers at this level are making high level, independent, complex judgements in the context of providing guidance in career development. Their role involves the full responsibility and accountability for all aspects of their work.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThis qualification is suited to candidates who have significant experience working in career development or who have a qualification equivalent to this
It is recommended that candidates have:
- qualification at diploma level or higher in a discipline related to career development or counselling work
OR
- significant previous experience working in a job role involving the self directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some area and the exercise of independent judgement and decision making
PACKAGING RULES
Seven (7) units of competency are required for this qualification, including:
- four (4) core units
- three (3) elective units
Elective units may include:
- Relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- If necessary to address workplace requirements, up to two (2) units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages or other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on TGA or other public listing
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0807 | BSBLED708A | Conduct a career development session | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0806 | BSBLED707A | Establish career development services | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D2257 | CHCCDP701A | Manage quality in career development practice | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D8560 | CHCCS805B | Undertake professional reflection | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Relevant Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be completed from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYY3 | CHC81315 | Graduate Certificate In Career Development Practice | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
This qualification is suited to candidates who have significant experience working in career development or who have a qualification relevant to this work.
To gain entry into CHC70308 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice a candidate must have:
A qualification at diploma level or higher in a discipline related to career development or counselling work
OR
Significant previous experience working in a job role involving the self directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas and the exercise of independent judgement and decision making.
Focus on holistic assessment
This qualification has been packaged with high level core units of competency and a limited range of elective units.
Holistic assessment of core and elective components of this qualification is required in order to achieve an integrated outcome applicable to career development practice at this level.
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