VCE VET Community Services Program Extract Incorporating CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (partial completion) January 2018 This program is for implementation from January 2018.
Modification history Version Status Release Date Comments 3.0 Current January 2018 Amended to include explicitly CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering 2.0 Superseded January 2016 Modified due to Release 3.0 of CHC Training Package in December 2015 Amended to include Program 2: CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (partial completion) Addition of sample programs for Program 1 1.0 Superseded November 2015 Original Program Authorised and published by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority Level 1, 2 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000 ISBN: 978-1-925676-53-2 Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority 2017 No part of this publication may be reproduced except as specified under the Copyright Act 1968 or by permission from the VCAA. For more information go to: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/pages/aboutus/policies/policy-copyright.aspx The VCAA provides the only official, up-to-date versions of VCAA publications. Details of updates can be found on the VCAA website: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au This publication may contain copyright material belonging to a third party. Every effort has been made to contact all copyright owners. If you believe that material in this publication is an infringement of your copyright, please email the Copyright Officer: vcaa.copyright@edumail.vic.gov.au Copyright in materials appearing at any sites linked to this document rests with the copyright owner/s of those materials, subject to the Copyright Act. The VCAA recommends you refer to copyright statements at linked sites before using such materials. The VCAA logo is a registered trademark of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
Contents Introduction... 1 Program development... 1 Program Information... 1 Transition arrangements... 1 Arrangements for continuing students... 1 Students commencing in 2018 and beyond... 1 VCE VET Program details... 2 Aims... 2 Completion requirements for the qualification... 2 Program structures... 4 Program duration... 5 Sequence... 5 Study score... 6 Duplication... 6 Structured Workplace Learning... 7 VCE VET Community Services program structure... 8 Program 1: CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering... 8 Program 2: CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services (incorporating CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services)... 9 Program 3: CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Partical Completion)... 12
Introduction Program development This revision to the VCE VET Community Services program is a consequence of the CHC08 Community Services Training Package being superseded by Release 3 of the CHC Community Services Training Package in December 2015. VCE VET Community Services offers three distinct programs: Program 1: CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering Program 2: CHC30115 Certificate III in Community Services (incorporating Certificate II) Program 3: CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (partial completion) For the VCE VET Community Services program, the identified sets of competencies have been grouped to form Units 1 and 2 and a Units 3 and 4 sequence for recognition purposes. The recognition status of VCE VET programs and the requirements of assessment for study score purposes are outlined in this extract. Program Information This program extract must be read in conjunction with the VCAA VET Program Guide and nationally endorsed training package. Transition arrangements Arrangements for continuing students Students enrolled in the VFE version of CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering in 2017 or earlier, will be able continue their enrolment in 2018. No new students may enroll in CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering VFE in 2018 and beyond. Students commencing in 2018 and beyond All students commencing a VCE VET Community Services program in 2018 and beyond must comply with the requirements outlined in this extract. VCAA Page 1
VCE VET Program details Aims The VCE VET Community Services program aims to: provide participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies that will enhance their employment prospects within a broad range of Community Services related industries enable participants to gain a recognised credential and to make an informed choice of vocation or career path. Completion requirements for the qualification The VCE VET Community Services Programs must be read in conjunction with the nationally endorsed CHC Community Services Training Package, which is available on Training.gov.au: <training.gov.au/training/details/chc>. CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services For the award of CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services, students must achieve nine units of competency: five core units of competency four elective units of competency which must include: at least two units from the electives listed in the qualification up to two units from the elective units listed in the qualification or any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Please note: The CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services is incorporated in the CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services on VASS. Students must be enrolled in to the VES version of CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services on VASS if undertaking the CHC22015. CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering For the award of CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering, students must achieve seven units of competency: four core units of competency three elective units of competency which must include: up to three units from the elective units listed in the qualification or any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. VCAA Page 2
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services For the award of CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services, students must achieve twelve units of competency: five core units of competency seven elective units of competency which must include: at least five units from the electives listed in the qualification up to two units from the elective units listed in the qualification or from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. CHC33013 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care For the award of CHC33013 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, students must achieve 18 units of competency: 15 core units 3 elective units at least one must be selected from the electives listed in the qualification up to two units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses these units must be relevant to the work outcome All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. VCAA Page 3
Program structures VCE VET Community Services offers four distinct programs. Each of the VCE VET Community Services programs have different completion requirments and VCE VET unit entitlements. These programs and their VCE VET unit entitlements are outlined below. Program 1: CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering Units 1 and 2: Units 1 and 2 comprises 7 units of competency: four compulsory units and three elective units. On successful completion of Units 1 and 2, students will be eligible for: the award of CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering recognition of up to two VCE units at Units 1 and 2 level. Program 2: CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services Units 1 and 2: Units 1 and 2 comprises 9 units of competency: five compulsory units and four elective units. On successful completion of Units 1 and 2, students will be eligible for: the award of CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services or a statement of attainment towards the completion of CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services recognition of up to three VCE units at Units 1 and 2 level. Units 3 and 4: It is recommended that students complete Units 1 and 2 with a minimum of 9 units of competency (five compulsory and four electives) prior to undertaking Units 3 and 4. Units 3 and 4 comprises three compulsory units of competency selected from CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services. On successful completion of Units 3 and 4, students will be eligible for: a statement of attainment towards the completion of CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services a VCE Units 3 and 4 sequence. Program 3: CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (partial completion) The units of competency in this program will form Units 1 4 for VCE recognition purposes. Credit will accrue on the basis of 90 nominal hours per VCE unit in the following sequence: Unit 1, 2, 3, 4, 3, 4. On successful completion of Program 3, students will be eligible for: a statement of attainment towards the completion of CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care recognition of up to two units of credit at Units 1 and 2 and two Unit 3 and 4 sequences. VCAA Page 4
Program duration The VCE VET Community Services program has a minimum nominal hour duration of: Program Qualification Nominal hours Program 1: Units 1 and 2 CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering 180 Program 2: Units 1 and 2 CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services (incorporating CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services) Units 3 and 4 CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services 210 Program 3: Units 1-4 CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (partial completion) 192 540 Program 1 CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering may be completed over one year. Program 2 CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services may be completed over two or three years. All UoCs for the CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services are contained in this program. To access a study score, the scored Units 3 and 4 sequence must be delivered and assessed in a single enrolment year. Program 3 CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care involves a nominal duration of a minimum of 818 nominal hours. The VCAA recommends the delivery of approximately 180 hours per year for VCE and VCAL students. It is important to note that students will only partially complete the certificate in a two or three-year program. Training providers may wish to investigate alternative delivery modes if they require their students to complete the qualification. These may include longer delivery times each week for a two-year program, adding a third year to the program or undertaking block training to enhance regular fixed duration training. The nominal hours attached to each unit of competency are calculated by the Victorian Department of Education and Training, as an indicator of the training time required to become competent. They are a guide only, and the actual duration of the training is affected by students readiness to be assessed for the particular unit of competency. It is important to note that the allocation of nominal hours for each unit of competency is intended to cover both delivery and assessment. Sequence A range of delivery sequences is possible; however, the selected delivery schedule should take into account the linkages between the units of competency. VCAA Page 5
Study score From 2017, a study score will be available for Program 2 in the revised VCE VET Community Services program. To be eligible for a study score, students must: satisfactorily achieve all the units of competency designated as the scored Units 3 and 4 sequence be assessed in accordance with the tools and procedures specified in the VCE VET Assessment Guide. The VCE VET Community Services program assessment plans and examinations specifications and advice will be published on the VCE VET Community Services program page in February 2017: <www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/pages/vet/programs/community/commservice.aspx> Undertake a written examination in the end-of-year examination period based on the compulsory units of competency in the Units 3 and 4 sequence. Duplication VCE VET units may only make the maximum available contribution towards satisfactory completion of the VCE if no significant duplication exists between the VCE VET program and VCE studies or another VCE VET certificate in a student s program. Where significant duplication does exist, students may enrol in the VCE VET program and the VCE studies or other VET certificates identified, but a reduced VCE VET unit entitlement will then apply. Credit towards the VCAL will also be reduced due to duplication. No significant duplication has been identified between the VCE VET Community Services program and VCE studies. Dual enrolments Some electives are duplicated across programs of the VCE VET Community Services and VCE VET Health programs. For students with concurrent enrolments in these programs, care needs to be taken to ensure the units of competency chosen in either VCE VET Community Services program do not duplicate the units of competency chosen in the VCE VET Health program. Credit for a unit of competency can only be counted once towards the VCE or VCAL. Schools are asked to ensure that the same unit of competency is not enrolled in both programs on the VASS. Where a unit of competency contributes to both programs it can only be used for one enrolment. VCAA Page 6
Structured Workplace Learning Program 2: CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services The VCAA strongly recommends a minimum of 60 hours of placement per year for this VCE VET Community Services program. Schools and providers should note that the new CHC training package mandates specified hours of work for some units of competency and qualifications. Placement duration and/or conditions may be stipulated to gain competency for the unit or to complete the qualification. Where placement is not undertaken, and is required as part of the assessment requirements, competency cannot be deemed. Where the training package requires placement, this can be used to satisfy the VCAA SWL placement requirements for the program. Program 3: CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (partial completion) The new CHC Community Services training package mandates work placement to achieve this qualification. Students must have completed 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency. Where placement is not undertaken, and is required as part of the assessment requirements, competency cannot be deemed. Further details regarding SWL, the SWL Portal and the Department of Education and Training SWL Manual is available on online: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/careers/work/pages/structu redlearning.aspx The SWL Manual outlines roles and responsibilities of the student, parent, employer and principal; procedures and guidelines for placing students in the workplace; and relevant policy and legislation. The manual also has a link to Ministerial Order 55 and the SWL Arrangement form. SWL Recognition Structured workplace learning recognition (SWLR) involves the development and maintenance of the workplace learning record (WLR) by the student and accessed at school. The completion of the WLR is a requirement for recognition by the VCAA for VCE and VCAL credit. The VCE VET Community Services program offers SWLR. Further details are available her: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/pages/vet/swl.aspx VCAA Page 7
VCE VET Community Services program structure Program 1: CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering Units 1 and 2 Code Compulsory units: Unit of competency CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 40 CHCVOL001 Be an effective volunteer 25 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 20 BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace 40 Electives: A minimum of three electives must be selected to a minimum of 55 hours. Nominal hours Subtotal for Units 1 and 2: 125 AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment 20 AHCNAR201 Carry out natural area restoration works 40 AHCNSY201 Pot up plants 20 AHCNSY202 Care for nursery plants 30 AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs 20 BSBWOR204 Use business technology 20 CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact 35 CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 30 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 25 CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people 60 CUAEVP201 Assist with the staging of public activities and events 50 FSKDIG03 Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks 15 FSKLRG09 Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems 15 FSKLRG11 Use routine strategies for work-related learning 10 FSKNUM14 Calculate whole numbers, familiar fractions, decimals & percentages for work 15 FSKOCM07 Interact effectively with others at work 10 FSKRDG10 Read and respond to routine workplace information 15 FSKWTG09 Write routine workplace texts 15 HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support 12 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 18 SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services 30 SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer 20 SIRXSLS002 Follow point-of-sale procedures 20 SITXCCS001 Provide customer information and assistance 20 SITXFIN001 Process financial transactions 25 SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety 15 Total number of hours providing credit at Units 1 and 2 level: 180-250 VCAA Page 8
Program 2: CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services (incorporating CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services) Units 1 and 2 Code Unit of competency Nominal hours Compulsory units: BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities 20 CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact 35 CHCCOM005 # Communicate and work in health or community services 30 CHCDIV001 # Work with diverse people 40 HLTWHS001 OR HLTWHS002 # Participate in workplace health and safety Follow safe work practices for direct client care Electives: A minimum of four electives must be selected to a minimum of 47 hours. 20 25 Subtotal for Units 1 and 2: 145 150 BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace 40 BSBWOR201 Manage personal stress in the workplace 40 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 55 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 25 FSKDIG03 Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks 15 FSKLRG09 Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems 15 FSKLRG11 Use routine strategies for work-related learning 10 FSKNUM14 Calculate whole numbers, familiar fractions, decimals & percentages for work 15 FSKOCM07 Interact effectively with others at work 10 FSKRDG10 Read and respond to routine workplace information 15 FSKWTG09 Write routine workplace texts 15 HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support 12 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 18 HLTWHS006 # Manage personal stressors in the work environment 25 Placement requirements are mandated for determining competency in the following units. Care must be taken to ensure placement can be guaranteed for assessment purposes. CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children 63 CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks 35 CHCECE015 Attend to daily functions in home based child care 35 CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 40 CHCVOL001 Be an effective volunteer 25 HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention, control policies & procedures 25 Total number of hours providing credit at Units 1 and 2 level: 192 348 VCAA Page 9
Units 3 and 4 (Scored Program) Code Unit of competency Release number Compulsory units: CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs Release 1 60 CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework Release 1 65 CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies Release 2 85 Key Nominal hours Total hours for Units 3 and 4: 210 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultural safety requires: evidence to be demonstrated in the context of at least 1 workplace and assessment to be undertaken by an assessor who satisfies the 2015 Standards for RTOs and must involve persons approved of by relevant local community elders. Additional requirements to complete CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services On completion of Units 3 and 4, students may undertake additional units to complete CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services. To do so, students must complete at least one elective unit. Credit will accrue on the basis of 90 hours per VCE unit. Additional credit may accrue, depending on the units of competency completed. In order to qualify for an additional Units 3 4 sequence, students will be required to undertake at least 180 hours of training from the units listed in the table below. Enrolment advice for students wishing to complete the CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services will be available on the VCAA website. Additional units of competency to complete CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services Code Unit of competency Nominal hours Units 3 and 4 Elective Bank BSBINM301 Organise workplace information 30 BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development 30 CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients 100 CHCCCS005 Conduct individual assessment 45 CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour 40 CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support 30 CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations 45 CHCCCS024 Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder 50 CHCCDE001 Support participative planning processes 50 CHCCDE005 Develop and support relevant community resources 120 CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach 40 CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports 50 CHCEDU003 Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients 40 CHCEDU005 Work with clients to identify financial literacy educational needs 40 CHCEDU009 Provide parenting, health and well-being education 75 CHCGRP001 Support group activities 30 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 55 VCAA Page 10
Code Unit of competency Nominal hours CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 80 CHCPOL001 Contribute to the review and development of policies 20 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 80 CHCSET001 Work with forced migrants 50 CHCSET002 Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia 55 CUECOR01C Manage own work and learning 10 HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 70 HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations 24 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Placement requirements are mandated for determining competency in the following units. Care must be taken to ensure placement can be guaranteed for assessment purposes. CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people 50 CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia 65 CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being 80 CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs 60 CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability 100 CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services 50 CHCLAH001 Work effectively in leisure and health industries 50 CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people 60 CHCYTH003 Support young people create opportunities in their lives 45 Key # Induction Skill Set CHCSS00088 Induction to Disability Skill Set CHCSS00081 VCAA Page 11
Program 3: CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Partical Completion) Units 1 to 4 Code Unit of competency Nominal hours Compulsory: CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 25 CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence 70 CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children 63 CHCECE003* Provide care for children 70 CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks 35 CHCECE005* Provide care for babies and toddlers 60 CHCECE007* Develop positive and respectful relationships with children 70 CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice 70 CHCECE010* Support the holistic development of children in early childhood 70 CHCECE011* Provide experiences to support children s play and learning 40 CHCECE013* Use information about children to inform practice 40 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 55 CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 40 HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting 20 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 20 Electives: Select a minimum of three units BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment 40 BSBSUS301 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development 30 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 40 CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people 30 CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world 40 CHCECE014 Comply with family day care administration requirements 30 CHCECE015 Attend to daily functions in home based child care 35 CHCECE017* Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood 240 CHCPRT003* Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people 50 CHCSAC004* Support the holistic development of children in school aged care 70 SRCCRO008B Interact positively with infants, toddlers and parents in a recreation environment 20 Notes Mandatory work placement of 120 hours is required for completion of this qualification. Evidence of work placement must be collected as part of the Performance Evidence. Evidence may include: timesheet, log book, meeting minutes or other forms of workplace documentation. Key CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultural safety requires: evidence to be demonstrated in the context of at least 1 workplace and assessment to be undertaken by an assessor who satisfies the 2015 Standards for RTOs and must involve persons approved of by relevant local community elders. * Unit of competency requires mandatory work placement VCAA Page 12