Packaging Rules

20 units must be completed:

  • 12 core units
  • 8 elective units, consisting of:
    • at least 6 units from amongst the electives listed in Group A, B, C, D or E
    • up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Packaging for each specialisation:

  • at least 4 Group A electives must be selected for the award of Diploma of Community Services(Case Management)
  • at least 3 Group B electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Community Services (Social Housing)
  • at least 3 Group C electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Community Services (Child, Youth and Family Welfare)
  • at least 3 Group D electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Community Services (Responding to Family Violence)

Refer to the qualification page for details.

CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management
CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
CHCCCS004 Coming SoonAssess coexisting needs
CHCDFV001 Coming SoonRecognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCMGT005 Coming SoonFacilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
Group C – Child, Youth and Family Welfare
CHCMHS013Coming SoonImplement trauma informed care
CHCPRT025Coming SoonIdentify and report children and young people at risk
CHCPRT027Coming SoonWork collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
Group D – Responding to Family Violence
CHCCCS033Identify and report abuse
CHCMHS007Coming SoonWork effectively in trauma informed care
CHCPOL003Coming SoonResearch and apply evidence to practice
Group E - General Electives
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCSL001Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL002Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCDIS019Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCADV002Coming SoonProvide advocacy and representation services
CHCCCS003Coming SoonIncrease the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCDE027Coming SoonImplement community development strategies
CHCCOM003Coming SoonDevelop workplace communication strategies
CHCCSL003Coming SoonFacilitate the counselling relationship and process
CHCCSL007Coming SoonSupport counselling clients in decision making processes
CHCDIS017Coming SoonFacilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIV003Coming SoonManage and promote diversity
CHCFAM003Coming SoonSupport people to improve relationships
CHCMGT003Coming SoonLead the work team
CHCMHS003Coming SoonProvide recovery oriented mental health services
CHCMHS004Coming SoonWork collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS005Coming SoonProvide services to people with coexisting mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues