Community Services Work Certificate III (NRT) - Armidale Campus

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Community Services Work Certificate III (NRT) - Armidale Campus

  • Objectives 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.
  • Entry requirements This course is for people who want to work in the community services industry.
  • Academic title Community Services Work Certificate III (NRT) - Armidale Campus
  • Course description 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     
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