Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Community Services (Mental Health Work - non clinical)
Diploma of Community Services (Mental Health Work - non clinical)
Qualification
National Code:
CHC50899
CHC50899
State Code:
C046
C046
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Archived
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
15/01/1999
Approved Date
15/01/1999
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
665
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/1999
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/01/1999 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1. CORE
Units C0242 (CHCMH1A), C0245 (CHCMH4A), C0246 (CHCMH5A) and C0100 (CHCAD1A) will have already been completed as part of Certificate IV qualification and therefore are NOT included in the nominal hours for this qualification.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0134 | CHCCS3A | Coordinate the provision of services and programs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C0159 | CHCORG6A | Coordinate the work environment | 95 | Unit of competency |
| C0178 | CHCP&R4A | Develop and implement policy | 75 | Unit of competency |
| C0153 | CHCNET3A | Develop new networks | 55 | Unit of competency |
| C0130 | CHCCOM4A | Develop, implement and promote effective communication techniques | 45 | Unit of competency |
| C0170 | CHCORG17A | Implement and monitor occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs | 45 | Unit of competency |
| C0149 | CHCINF5A | Meet statutory and organisational information requirements | 85 | Unit of competency |
| C0242 | CHCMH1A | Orientation to work in the mental health sector | 45 | Unit of competency |
| C0245 | CHCMH4A | Provide services | 85 | Unit of competency |
| C0246 | CHCMH5A | Work with other services | 55 | Unit of competency |
2. ELECTIVES
Reference should be made to the actual training package for use of electives. The following are those recommended in the WA Implementation Kit.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0100 | CHCAD1A | Advocate for clients | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0162 | CHCORG9A | Manage projects and strategies | 85 | Unit of competency |
| C0144 | CHCGROUP3A | Plan and conduct group activities | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C0121 | CHCCD16A | Undertake systems advocacy | 75 | Unit of competency |
| C0247 | CHCMH6A | Undertake systems advocacy | 95 | Unit of competency |
| C0141 | CHCCWI3A | Work with clients intensively | 75 | Unit of competency |
3. ELECTIVE
OPTIONAL
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0090 | BSZ407A | Deliver training sessions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C0089 | BSZ406A | Plan a series of training sessions | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0088 | BSZ405A | Plan and promote a training program | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C0091 | BSZ408A | Review training | 15 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S299 | CHC51602 | Diploma of Community Services Management | Qualification |
| S294 | CHC50702 | Diploma of Community Welfare Work | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This is a training program that leads to the completion of the Community
Services
Training Package CHC99, qualification CHC50899.
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees who perform a
range of tasks in the industry sector and may involve some multi-skilling.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training
Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training
Package available from Australian
Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by the Central Metropolitan
College of TAFE on 29/11/99.
4. The model training programs provided for Diplomas vary from 615 - 745
hours.
Services
Training Package CHC99, qualification CHC50899.
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees who perform a
range of tasks in the industry sector and may involve some multi-skilling.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training
Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training
Package available from Australian
Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by the Central Metropolitan
College of TAFE on 29/11/99.
4. The model training programs provided for Diplomas vary from 615 - 745
hours.
Entry Requirements
No information
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