Community Services Work Certificate III (NRT) - Armidale Campus - Armidale - New South Wales - Armidale community services - Chcchild1c study - I3777

You will develop introductory skills in community services work and knowledge of a range of community services. You will learn about communication skills, counselling, group work, advocacy, community development, and other strategies relevant to the community services industry.

This course is for people who want to work in the community services industry.

Community Services Work Certificate III (NRT) - Armidale Campus

This qualification is competency based and meets the requirements of the
CHC02 training package qualification Certificate III in Community Services
(CHC30802).
 
The training package requires completion of thirteen (13) units of
competency:  

·   Eleven (11) are compulsory units of competency.
·   Two (2) are elective units of competency.
 
TAFE NSW, on industry recommendation has added the unit of competency
CHCCHILD1C, Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of
harm, to the compulsory group. The unit has been taken from the
qualification "Group 1" additional compulsory list. The unit could be one
of two chosen from among a group of six (6) units as set out in the
training package rules.  

Industry also strongly endorsed that learners still have the opportunity to
complete two elective units of competency. Therefore the TAFE qualification
requires completion of fourteen (14) units of competency:
 
·   Twelve (12) are compulsory units of competency.
·   Two (2) are elective units of competency.
 
Learners must complete the units specified in the course structure.
 
Group 1
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Group 1 contains ten (10) of the twelve (12) compulsory units of the TAFE
NSW Certificate III in Community Services Work, including the additional
compulsory unit CHCCHILD1C, added to the compulsory group from
recommendations of the Industry Reference Group and TAFE Training Package
Implementation group.  

Group 1, Subgroup 1
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Group, Subgroup 1 contains nine (9) of the compulsory units, including the
additional unit, CHCCHILD1C Identify and respond to children and young
people at risk of harm.
 
The Workplace Learning Module, 4454Y, which contributes to workplace
learning and assessment, is also included in this group. This module is
not mapped to units of competency and has been included in the compulsory
group to:  

·   ensure that the on-the-job requirements of this course - a minimum of
60 hours of workplace learning and assessment - are met.
·   enable the assessor to validate that all workplace learning activities
the compulsory training package requirements have been undertaken.
·   enable the teacher to manage learner participation in workplace
activities in line with TAFE NSW's policy.
 
Group 1, Subgroup 2
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This group contains two (2) units, one of which must be chosen to count
towards completion of the compulsory group.
 
Learners select either CHCOHS301A, Participate in workplace safety
procedures or CHCOHS302A, Participate in safety procedures for direct care
 
Group 2 - Generic units of competency
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This group contains seven (7) units of competency. Two units from this
group must be chosen to contribute towards completion of the compulsory
group.  

Group 2, Subgroup 1
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This group contains five (5) units of competency, two of which may be
chosen to contribute towards completion of the compulsory group. At least
one unit of competency must be chosen from this subgroup.
 
Group 2, Subgroup 2
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This subgroup contains two (2) units of competency, only one of which may
be chosen to count towards completion of the compulsory group. This group
is optional.
 
Group 3 - Elective Units
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This group, together with Group 4, contains the elective units. Learners
must complete either Group 3 or Group 4. If Group 3 is selected, learners
must choose one of the subgroups, from subgroup 1 through to subgroup 7
and complete two (2) electives from the chosen subgroup.
 
Group 3, Subgroup 1: Alcohol & other drugs elective units
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This group contains four (4) alcohol & other drugs elective units of
competency, two (2) of which may be chosen to contribute towards course
completion.  

Group 3, Subgroup 2: Youth Work elective units
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This group contains five (5) Youth Work elective units of competency, two
(2) of which may be chosen to contribute towards course completion.
 
Group 3, Subgroup 3: Residential Care elective units
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This group contains two (2) Residential Care elective units of competency,
of which may be chosen to contribute towards course completion.
 
Group 3, Subgroup 4: Disability Work elective units
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This group contains three (3) Disability Work elective units of
competency, two (2) of which may be chosen to contribute towards course
completion.  

Group 3, Subgroup 5: Aged Care Work elective units
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This group contains five (5) Aged Care Work elective units of competency,
two (2) of which may be chosen to contribute towards course completion.
 
Group 3, Subgroup 6: Mental Health Work elective units
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This group contains two (2) Mental Health Work elective units of
competency, both of which may be chosen to contribute towards course
completion.  

Group 3, Subgroup 7: General elective units
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This group contains ten (10) general elective units of competency, two (2)
which may be chosen to contribute towards course completion.
 
Included in the subgroup are the first aid elective units HLTFA301B,
HLTFA402B and HLTFA403A. HLTFA301B is required prerequisite study for
HLTFA402B. HLTFA403A has no prerequisite.
 
Included also in this subgroup are two (2) recognition modules to enable
learners to gain recognition of previous relevant unit of competence study
completion.
 
Group 4 - Domestic and Family Violence elective units
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This group contains the domestic violence electives. Learners must complete
either this group or Group 3. If this group is selected, learners need to
complete two (2) electives, one from each of the following subgroups.
 
Group 4, Subgroup 1 - Domestic and Family Violence elective unit CHCDFV2B
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This group contains the prerequisite unit, CHCDFV2B, Manage own
professional development in responding to domestic and family violence,
which must be completed prior to or in conjunction with the domestic and
family violence units in Group 4, Subgroup 2.
 
This unit is not included in the list of electives of the Certificate III,
is in the CHC50702, Diploma of Community Welfare Work. The unit fulfils the
requirements of CHC30802, Certificate III in Community Services Work to
count as an elective because it is a Community Service Training Package
unit at a higher level.
 
Group 4, Subgroup 2 - Domestic and Family Violence elective units
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This group contains three (3) domestic and family violence elective units,
of which may be chosen to contribute towards course completion.
 
Group 999
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This is an enrichment group. The group contains modules to support student
skills development if required. The group does not count towards course
completion.
 
Learner Support
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Learners who may require additional support will be able to co-enrol in the
Learner Support course 9999. This course provides support for language,
literacy and numeracy needs. There is no additional enrolment fee for this
course.
 
Minimum Workplace Component
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A minimum of 60 hours of workplace learning and assessment must be
undertaken to satisfy industry requirements.
 
Course Elective Completion:
Group 3 or 4 must be completed

Group 1 COMPULSORY MODULES

All subgroups must be completed

Subgroup 1

All module/units must be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
4454Y     Workplace learning - community services     5     
CHCADMIN5C     Work within the administration protocols of the organisation     30     
CHCCD12D     Apply a community development framework     100     
CHCCHILD1C     Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm     18     
CHCCOM2B     Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues     40     
CHCCS301A     Work within a legal and ethical framework.     60     
CHCCS401A     Facilitate co-operative behaviour     40     
CHCCS402A     Respond holistically to client issues     100     
CHCINF2B     Maintain organisation's information systems     40     
CHCORG3B     Participate in the work environment     30     

Subgroup 2

Only 1 module/unit must be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
CHCOHS301A     Participate in workplace safety procedures     20     
CHCOHS302A     Participate in safety procedures for direct care work     30     

Group 2 MODULES DELIVERING GENERIC UNITS OF COMPETENCE

All subgroups must be completed

At least 2 module/units must be completed

Subgroup 1 GENERIC UNITS OF COMPETENCE

At least 1 module/unit must be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
CHCAD1C     Advocate for clients     50     
CHCCS8A     Provide first point of contact     40     
CHCGROUP2C     Support group activities     30     
CHCINF8B     Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors     60     
CHCNET1C     Participate in networks     30     

Subgroup 2 DELIVERS EITHER HLTCSD306B OR CHCDIS15A/B

No more than 1 module/unit may be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
CHCDIS15B     Provide behaviour support     60     
HLTCSD306B     Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour     16     

Group 3 (Optional) ELECTIVE MODULES

1 subgroup must be completed

Subgroup 1 ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS ELECTIVE UNITS

At least 2 module/units must be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
CHCAOD2C     Orientation to the alcohol and other drugs sector     85     
CHCAOD6B     Work with clients who are intoxicated     50     
CHCAOD7C     Provide needle and syringe services     70     
CHCCS9A     Provide support services to clients     42     

Subgroup 2 YOUTH WORK ELECTIVE UNITS

At least 2 module/units must be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
CHCYTH1C     Work effectively with young people     120     
CHCYTH2C     Provide care and protection for young people     60     
CHCYTH3C     Support young people to address their circumstances     80     
CHCYTH5C     Support youth programs     110     
CHCYTH7C     Respond to critical situations     120     

Subgroup 3 RESIDENTIAL CARE ELECTIVE UNITS

At least 2 module/units must be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
CHCCHILD2C     Support the rights and safety of children within duty of care requirements     30     
CHCPROT9C     Provide primary residential care     27     

Subgroup 4 DISABILITY WORK ELECTIVE UNITS

At least 2 module/units must be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
CHCDIS1C     Orientation to disability work     90     
CHCDIS2C     Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities     90     
CHCDIS3C     Provide services to people with disabilities     80     

Subgroup 5 AGED CARE WORK ELECTIVE UNITS

At least 2 module/units must be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
CHCAC17A     Support the older person to maintain their independence     20     
CHCAC1C     Provide support to an older person     36     
CHCAC2C     Provide personal care     100     
CHCAC3C     Orientation to aged care work     40     
CHCINF8B     Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors     60     

Subgroup 6 MENTAL HEALTH WORK ELECTIVE UNITS

At least 2 module/units must be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
CHCCS9A     Provide support services to clients     42     
CHCMH1B     Orientation to mental health work     70     

Subgroup 7 GENERAL ELECTIVE UNITS

At least 2 module/units must be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
4454W     Recognition - community services unit     1     
4454X     Recognition - community services unit     1     
BSBCMN206A     Process and maintain workplace information     20     
CHCCD1B     Support community participation     54     
CHCCED301A     Facilitate provisions of information to clients in the area of sexual and reproductive health.     60     
CHCCS405A     Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers     40     
CHCORG25B     Recruit and co-ordinate volunteers     70     
CHCTC1A     Deliver a service consistent with the organisations mission and values     55     
HLTFA301B     Apply first aid     15     
HLTFA402B     Apply advanced first aid     24     
HLTFA403A     Manage first aid in the workplace     8     
HLTHIR404B     Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people     25     

Group 4 (Optional) DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE MODULES

Subgroup 1 must be completed

At least 2 module/units must be completed

Subgroup 1 DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE PREREQUISITE UNIT CHCDFV2B

All module/units must be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
CHCDFV2B     Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence     48     
HLTCOM406B     Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate     30     
HLTCOM408B     Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively     30     

Subgroup 2 DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE ELECTIVE UNITS

You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
CHCDFV1B     Recognise and respond to domestic and family violence     40     
CHCDFV3B     Provide crisis intervention and support to those experiencing domestic and family violence     40     
CHCDFV8B     Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence     40     

Group 999 ENRICHMENT

You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards course completion

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs
1851G     Industry orientation     18     
4330T     Introductory concepts in adult education     21     
4960A     Focus on skills     40     
4995B     Foundation skills for community serv. 1     39     
8967BS     Learning support (mentor system)     72     
8967ZR     Learning how to learn     20