Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES
16 units are required for award of this qualification including:
11 core units
5 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A WHS electives of which one unit must be selected for this qualification
Group B electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Group C elective which is recommended for special consideration
Other relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing
Core units
CHCAD504B Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCCM501A Coordinate complex case requirements (Note pre-requisite CHCCM404A)
CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCS503B Develop, implement and review services and programs to meet client needs
CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients
CHCDIS511A Coordinate services for people with disabilities
CHCINF505D Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCNET503D Develop new networks
CHCORG506E Coordinate the work environment
CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice
Group A WHS electives - one unit must be selected
One of the following WHS units must be selected for this qualification.
HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes
HLTWHS501A Manage workplace WHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers in the disability sector need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Group B electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or more of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
Group C - elective for special consideration
The following elective, whilst not required in all disability work, is highly recommended to be considered for inclusion in this qualification:
CHCICS404B Plan and provide advanced behaviour support
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Disability support
CHCCS413B Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder
CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS313A Support people with disabilities who are ageing
CHCDIS400C Provide care and support
CHCDIS404C Design procedures for support
CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance
CHCDIS408D Support people with disabilities as workers
CHCDIS409B Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs
CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIS507C Design and adapt surroundings to group requirements
CHCDIS509E Maximise participation in work by people with disabilities
CHCICS410A Support relationships with carers and families
Working with people with mental health issues
CHCMH405A Work collaboratively to support recovery process
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMH501A Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery
CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCAOD511C Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues
CHCAOD512B Develop and implement a behaviour response plan
CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
Medication and health professional support
CHCCS305C Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCCS424B Administer and monitor medications(Note pre-requisites CHCCS305C, HLTAP301B)
CHCCS425B Support health professional
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite HLTFA311A)
Counselling and client support
CHCCS310A Support inclusive practice in the workplace
CHCCS426B Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCCS506A Promote and respond to workplace diversity
CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCCSL502A Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL503B Facilitate the counselling relationship
CHCCSL507B Support clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSL509A Reflect and improve upon counselling skills (Note pre-requisites CHCCSL501A, CHCCSL503B, CHCCSL507B)
CHCDFV402C Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV505C Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
Team coordination and management
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
CHCORG611C Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
Palliative approach
CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPA402B Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
Outreach work
CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH522B Undertake outreach work
Organisation support electives
CHCCS427B Facilitate adult learning and development
CHCCS505B Provide supervision support to community sector workers
CHCNET501C Work effectively with other services and networks
CHCORG501B Facilitate workplace change and innovation
CHCPOL404A Undertake policy review
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
BSBWOR403A Manage stress in the workplace
Oral health
CHCOHC303B Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
CHCOHC406B Provide or assist with oral hygiene
CHCOHC407B Apply and manage use of basic oral health products