Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who develop and facilitate programs for young people through a range of community-based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, wellbeing, developmental and protection needs of young people.
This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and youth sector agencies and workers are responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation. They are largely self-directed with autonomous decision making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
17 units must be completed:
- 15 core units
- 2 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 1 unit from the electives listed below
- up to 1 unit from the list below or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
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Core Units |
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CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
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CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCGRP002 |
Plan and conduct group activities |
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CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
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CHCMHS007 |
Work effectively in trauma informed care |
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CHCPRT025 |
Identify and report children and young people at risk |
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CHCYTH013 |
Engage respectfully with young people |
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CHCYTH014 |
Work effectively with young people in youth work context |
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CHCYTH015 |
Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
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CHCYTH016 |
Respond to critical situations |
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CHCYTH022 |
Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
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Elective Units |
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CHCAOD001 |
Work in an alcohol or other drugs context |
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CHCAOD004 |
Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCCCS003 |
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
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CHCCCS009 |
Facilitate responsible behaviour |
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CHCCCS016 |
Respond to client needs |
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CHCCCS031 |
Provide individualised support |
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CHCCCS037 |
Visit client residence |
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CHCCDE017 |
Support collaborative planning processes |
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CHCCDE019 |
Work within a community development framework |
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CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
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CHCCSM012 |
Coordinate complex case requirements |
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CHCDEV004 |
Confirm developmental status |
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CHCEDU004 |
Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs |
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CHCGRP001 |
Support group activities |
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CHCGRP004 |
Deliver structured programs |
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CHCLLN001 |
Respond to client language, literacy, and numeracy needs |
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CHCMHS005 |
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCMHS011 |
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
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CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
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CHCPRT026 |
Support the rights and safety of children and young people |
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CHCPRT028 |
Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people, and families |
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CHCPRT033 |
Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care |
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CHCSET003 |
Work with forced migrants |
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CHCSET004 |
Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia |
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CHCSOH013 |
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
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CHCSOH021 |
Work with clients within the social housing system |
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CHCYTH023 |
Work effectively with young people and their nominated carer or families |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53
