Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Community Services (Mental Health Work - non clinical)
Certificate III in Community Services (Mental Health Work - non clinical)
Qualification
National Code:
CHC30899
CHC30899
State Code:
C044
C044
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Archived
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
15/01/1999
Approved Date
02/07/1999
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
395
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/1999
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/01/1999 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1. CORE
Unit C0132 (CHCCS1A) is a requirement for this qualification however, unit C0244 is considered to contain the same competencies as C0132 (CHCCS1A).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0128 | CHCCOM2A | Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues | 45 | Unit of competency |
| C0132 | CHCCS1A | Deliver and monitor service to clients | 55 | Unit of competency |
| C0157 | CHCORG4A | Follow the organisation's occupational health and safety policies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0242 | CHCMH1A | Orientation to work in the mental health sector | 45 | Unit of competency |
| C0151 | CHCNET1A | Participate in networks | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0175 | CHCP&R1A | Participate in policy development | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0156 | CHCORG3A | Participate in the work environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C0145 | CHCINF1A | Process and provide information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0103 | CHCADMIN2A | Provide administrative support | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0243 | CHCMH2A | Provide first point of contact | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. ELECTIVES
To meet the requirements of the Training Package qualification, competence must be demonstrated in all Core Requirements and three of the elective or optional Units of Competence listed in Groups 2 and 3.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0244 | CHCMH3A | Provide support | 45 | Unit of competency |
| C0143 | CHCGROUP2A | Support group activities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0246 | CHCMH5A | Work with other services | 55 | Unit of competency |
3. ELECTIVES
GROUP 3
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0100 | CHCAD1A | Advocate for clients | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0190 | CHCAOD1A | Introduction to the alcohol and other drugs sector | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0191 | CHCAOD2A | Orientation to the alcohol and other drugs sector | 65 | Unit of competency |
| C0101 | CHCAD2A | Support the interests, rights and needs of clients within duty of care requirements | 55 | Unit of competency |
| C0195 | CHCAOD6A | Work with clients who are intoxicated | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7021 | 12761ACT | Certificate III in Community Services (Mental Health Studies) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S278 | CHC30802 | Certificate III in Community Services Work | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES
This training program is a representation of the qualification CHC30899 taken
from the Community Services
Training Package CHC99, which should be consulted for full descriptions of
requirements.
CHC99 is accredited until 12/01/2001.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training
Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training
Package available from Australian
Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by the Central Metropolitan
College of TAFE.
This training program is a representation of the qualification CHC30899 taken
from the Community Services
Training Package CHC99, which should be consulted for full descriptions of
requirements.
CHC99 is accredited until 12/01/2001.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training
Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training
Package available from Australian
Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by the Central Metropolitan
College of TAFE.