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Prepare for work in the community sector

Prepare for work in the community sector

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCS211A
State Code
D2320
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2009
Field of Education
090515 - Welfare Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2009
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required by those people who may be undertaking preliminary training to enter the community services industryIt requires the ability to access industry information and applicable legislative guidelines as well as knowledge of identifying and accessing future learning opportunities
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and apply industry information
  • 1.1 Identify current issues that impact on the work area/organisation and differentmodels of work in community services
  • 1.2 Access a range of legislation and procedural requirements relevant to employment in the community services industry
  • 1.3 Identify key community services industry organisations able to provide information and assist individuals and enterprise
  • 1.4 Identify various roles and demonstrate an understanding of rightsand responsibilities of employee and employer
  • 1.5 Demonstrate commitment to comply with applicable legislative and procedural requirements through own conduct and/or ethics
2. Demonstrate commitment to values and philosophiesunderpinning work in the sector
  • 2.1 Demonstrate in work undertaken, consideration and understanding of the underpinning values and philosophy of the sector
  • 2.2 Demonstrate a commitment to access and equity principles in work in the sector
  • 2.3 Identify personal values and attitudes and take into account when implementing work activities
3. Identify future career opportunities
  • 3.1 Identify key industry sectors and occupations
  • 3.2 Identify possible career directions in the community services industry or organisation and discuss with appropriate persons
  • 3.3 Take into account personal values and attitudes regarding work and business when planning future work/career directions
  • 3.4 Assess current skills and knowledge against a checklist of target competencies
  • 3.5 Identify opportunities for additional skills in consultation with appropriate persons
4. Work in a team
  • 4.1 Display courteous and helpful manner at all times
  • 4.2 Complete allocated tasks as required
  • 4.3 Seek assistance when difficulties arise
  • 4.4 Use questioning to clarify instructions or responsibilities
  • 4.5 Identify and display non discriminatory attitudes
  • 4.6 Identify work and personal priorities and demonstrate a balance achieved between competing priorities
  • 4.7 Apply time management strategies to work duties
  • 4.8 Observe appropriate dress and behaviour in the workplace
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3055 CHCCS201A Prepare for work in the community services industry Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC840 CHCCS211B Prepare for work in the community sector Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D266 CHC20108 Certificate II in Community Services Qualification