This qualification covers workers who develop and facilitate programs for young people through a range of community based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.

This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and welfare agencies and workers will be:

Responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation

Largely self directed with fairly autonomous decision making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.

Occupational titles may include:

Core units

CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework

CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately

CHCICS406B Support client self management

CHCYTH401B Engage respectfully with young people

CHCYTH402C Work effectively with young people in the youth work context

CHCYTH403C Support young people to create opportunities in their lives

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

Group A electives - one unit must be selected

One of the following units must be selected for this qualification.

CHCYTH404E Support young people in crisis (Note pre-requisite: CHCYTH301E )

CHCYTH407E Respond to critical situations

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking youth work 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 elective - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice

Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients or communities, the following elective is recommended:

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

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.

Community service work electives

BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information

CHCCD401E Support community participation

CHCCM401D Undertake case management

CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector

CHCLD315A Recognise stages of lifespan development

CHCNET404B Facilitate links with other services

CHCORG405E Maintain an effective work environment

CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people

First aid

HLTFA311A Apply first aid

HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situation (Note pre-requisite: HLTFA311A )

HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite: HLTFA311A )

HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace (Note pre-requisite: HLTFA412A )

Group and outreach work

CHCGROUP302D Support group activities

CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities

CHCGROUP410B Deliver a structured program

Social housing / homelessness

CHCCH301C Work effectively in social housing

CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness

CHCCH522B Undertake outreach work

CHCCS419C Provide support services to clients

Responding to specific needs

CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector

CHCCS521B Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide

CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively

CHCMH301C Work effectively in mental health or CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues

CHCYTH511B Work effectively with young people and their families

Protective care and child protection

CHCCHILD404B Support the rights and safety of children and young people

CHCCHILD505B Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people

CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour

CHCPROT409E Provide primary residential care

Problem gambling electives

CHCGMB501A Work effectively in the problem gambling sector

CHCGMB502A Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues

CHCGMB503A Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues

Financial literacy education electives

CHCFLE301A Work with clients needing financial literacy education

CHCFLE302A Educate clients in fundamental financial literacy skills

CHCFLE303A Educate clients to understand debt and consumer credit

Settlement work

CHCSW401A Work effectively with forced migrants

CHCSW402B Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia

Alcohol and other drugs work

CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector

CHCAOD408B Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues

CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs

CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings

CHCMH402B Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes

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

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries