Certificate III in Community Safety Services
This qualification covers working in community safety services in remote and other communities, such as safety patrols, outreach, community liaison and support roles. It also covers working in a team, working with diverse people, first aid and workplace health and safety. Workers with experience in community safety or outreach roles may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CHC Community Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
WHO IT'S FOR
People who help keep their community safe through safety patrols, outreach or community support programs, often in remote communities, working under the general direction of others.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Outreach officer
- Community support worker
- Welfare support worker
- Community safety patrol worker
Qualification structure
12 units must be completed: at least 4 units from the electives from the list below; the remaining 3 units from the electives listed below, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package, or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome.
Core units
5 units- CHCCSS001Work effectively in Community Safety Services
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- BSBXTW301Work in a team
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective units
20 units- CHCAOD002Work with clients who are intoxicated
- CHCCCS014Provide brief interventions
- CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCCCS033Identify and report abuse
- CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
- CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDFV004Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- CHCGRP001Support group activities
- CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
- CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
- CHCPRT026Support the rights and safety of children and young people
- CHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young people
- CHCYTH015Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
- BSBPEF201Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
- HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
- TLIC0023Operate four wheel drive vehicle
- TLIE2007Use communications systems
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.
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