Community Services Work Certificate III (NRT) - Armidale Campus
ObjectivesYou 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 requirementsThis course is for people who want to work in the community services industry.
Academic titleCommunity Services Work Certificate III (NRT) - Armidale Campus
Course descriptionThis 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