Skill set Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 9:32 AM AWST
23/07/2026 9:32 AM AWST
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Community Support Skill Set
Community Support Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
—
—
State Code
AF008
AF008
TGA Status
N/A
N/A
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
This skill set will provide new and existing workers the knowledge and skills to provide care and wellbeing support to individuals in a community setting. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to:
- follow, safe work practices, safe manual handling practices and infection control procedures
- communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers, and
- provide a first aid response to a casualty.
- follow, safe work practices, safe manual handling practices and infection control procedures
- communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers, and
- provide a first aid response to a casualty.
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Skillset Type
State
Original TGA Release Date
12/12/2022
Current Release Date
12/12/2022
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
12/12/2022
Transition Date
—
Nominal Hours
93
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 12/12/2022 | N/A | Approved |
Pathway Information
These units of competencies provide a training pathway to the following:
- 52890WA - Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing
- HLT20113- Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT26120- Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health
- CHC22015- Certificate II in Community Services
- HLT30113- Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT33015- Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- CHC33015- Certificate III in Individual Support
- CHC32015- Certificate III in Community Services
- 52890WA - Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing
- HLT20113- Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT26120- Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health
- CHC22015- Certificate II in Community Services
- HLT30113- Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT33015- Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- CHC33015- Certificate III in Individual Support
- CHC32015- Certificate III in Community Services
Licensing / Regulatory Information
These units of competencies provide a training pathway to the following:
- 52890WA - Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing
- HLT20113- Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT26120- Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health
- CHC22015- Certificate II in Community Services
- HLT30113- Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT33015- Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- CHC33015- Certificate III in Individual Support
- CHC32015- Certificate III in Community Services
- 52890WA - Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing
- HLT20113- Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT26120- Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health
- CHC22015- Certificate II in Community Services
- HLT30113- Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT33015- Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- CHC33015- Certificate III in Individual Support
- CHC32015- Certificate III in Community Services
Skill Set Entry Requirements
A Current Qualification Release or associated Course does not exist.
Target Group
- Pre-employment
- Entry Level
- Existing workers - upskill or reskill
- Target cohort includes individuals, particularly those located in regional and remote WA seeking to gain employment in the social assistance and/or caring sectors, or those already working in the sector that have not had access to formal/accredited training. The skill set comprises fundamental skills and knowledge that will develop community capacity in the provision of primary care and improve health outcomes amongst community members. The skill set will also create a scaffolding approach to learning for those seeking to pursue a career in the Social Assistance and Allied Health sector.
- Entry Level
- Existing workers - upskill or reskill
- Target cohort includes individuals, particularly those located in regional and remote WA seeking to gain employment in the social assistance and/or caring sectors, or those already working in the sector that have not had access to formal/accredited training. The skill set comprises fundamental skills and knowledge that will develop community capacity in the provision of primary care and improve health outcomes amongst community members. The skill set will also create a scaffolding approach to learning for those seeking to pursue a career in the Social Assistance and Allied Health sector.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the CHC Community Services and HLT Health Training Packages provide skills and knowledge to work in a community care environment, particularly in regional and/or remote WA.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC29 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WG739 | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
