This qualification reflects the role of those who work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in residential and out of home care, family support and early intervention. Workers operate under a broad supervision framework and within clearly defined organisational guidelines, service plans and position specifications.
Great pathway into the Diploma of Community Services.
Students meet with assessor for 2-3 hours every 4 weeks at SuniTAFE Mildura campus. Both campuses offer on the job, Traineeships: Duration is 12 month's duration – Enrolment can occur for February to December. This course is currently in transition; the course code, title, units and content may change in the future and further information will be provided upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.
Student intake criteria is for MDAS and MASP employees only. Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills, and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals.
12 Months
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | 120 | $35.00 |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships | 55 | $35.00 |
| CHCDEV001 | Confirm client developmental status | 60 | $35.00 |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 | $35.00 |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 55 | $35.00 |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | 40 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRT003 | Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people | 50 | $35.00 |
| CHCPRT005 | Work within a practice framework | 50 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 20 | $0.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | 80 | $35.00 |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour | 40 | $35.00 |
| CHCCCS016 | Respond to client needs | 60 | $35.00 |
| CHCCSM004 | Coordinate complex case requirements | 75 | $35.00 |
| CHCEDU009 | Provide parenting, health and well-being education | 75 | $35.00 |
| CHCFAM003 | Support people to improve relationships | 60 | $35.00 |
| CHCFAM004 | Facilitate changeovers | 60 | $35.00 |
| CHCFAM005 | Facilitate and monitor contact | 70 | $35.00 |
| CHCFAM006 | Assist families to self-manage contact | 60 | $35.00 |
| CHCFAM009 | Facilitate family intervention strategies | 75 | $35.00 |
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | 75 | $35.00 |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care | 40 | $35.00 |
| CHCPRT009 | Provide primary residential care | 90 | $35.00 |
| CHCPRT010 | Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs | 75 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | 25 | $35.00 |
| 2023 | 2024 | |
| Government Subsidised | $3,886 | $3,961 |
| Concession | $1,225 | |
| Traineeship | $3,392 | $3,422 |
| Traineeship Concession | $1,126 | $455 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $2,832 | |
| RPL Concession | $566 | |
| RPL Self-funded | $3,776 | |
| Self-Funded | $4,830 | $4,950 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2023 February | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Blended, Full Year |
