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  • Certificate III
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Certificate III in Active Volunteering

This qualification covers working as a volunteer across a range of organisations, including building relationships through communication, working with diverse people, and working legally and ethically. It also covers organising your own priorities and development and taking part in workplace health and safety. People with volunteering experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CHC Community Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CHC30612 Certificate III in Active Volunteering (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Volunteers in community, sporting, event or not-for-profit organisations, including those who lead small volunteer teams on projects or events.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Volunteer
  • Volunteer team leader
  • Community volunteer
  • Event volunteer

Qualification structure

10 units in total. up to 4 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

6 units
  1. CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
  2. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  3. CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
  4. CHCVOL001Be an effective volunteer
  5. BSBWOR301Organise personal work priorities and development
  6. HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

58 units
  1. CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  2. CHCADV003Represent clients in court
  3. CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
  4. CHCCCS017Provide loss and grief support
  5. CHCCCS026Transport individuals
  6. CHCCCS028Provide client-centred support to people in crisis
  7. CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
  8. CHCCCS035Support people with autism spectrum disorder
  9. CHCCCS037Visit client residence
  10. CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  11. CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
  12. CHCCDE019Work within a community development framework
  13. CHCCDE021Develop and support community resources
  14. CHCCOM001Provide first point of contact
  15. CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  16. CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  17. CHCEDS033Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
  18. CHCEDS034Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs
  19. CHCEDS041Set up and sustain learning areas
  20. CHCEDS043Support students with English as an additional language
  21. CHCEDS057Support students with additional needs in the classroom
  22. CHCEDU005Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
  23. CHCEDU006Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills
  24. CHCEDU007Provide group education on consumer credit and debt
  25. CHCGRP001Support group activities
  26. CHCHCS001Provide home and community support services
  27. CHCLLN001Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
  28. CHCLLN002Support adult language and literacy learning
  29. CHCLLN003Support adult numeracy learning
  30. CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
  31. CHCPOL001Contribute to the review and development of policies
  32. CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  33. CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
  34. CHCPRT026Support the rights and safety of children and young people
  35. CHCPRT027Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
  36. CHCSET003Work with forced migrants
  37. CHCSOH013Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  38. CHCVOL002Lead volunteer teams
  39. CHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young people
  40. CHCYTH015Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
  41. BSBCMM411Make presentations
  42. BSBINS302Organise workplace information
  43. BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
  44. BSBTEC201Use business software applications
  45. BSBOPS201Work effectively in business environments
  46. HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
  47. HLTAADV002Support the rights and needs of clients
  48. HLTAADV004 (has a prerequisite)Advocate on behalf of groups or the community
  49. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  50. HLTAID014Provide Advanced First Aid
  51. HLTFSE001Follow basic food safety practices
  52. HLTFSE002Provide ward or unit based food preparation and distribution services
  53. HLTFSE005Apply and monitor food safety requirements
  54. HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  55. SIRXIND001Work effectively in a service environment
  56. SITHFAB021Provide responsible service of alcohol
  57. SITXFSA007 (has a prerequisite)Transport and store food
  58. TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • HLTAADV004 Advocate on behalf of groups or the community — prerequisite: HLTAADV002 Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members
  • SITXFSA007 Transport and store food — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety; SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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