AIWCW APPROVAL OF
·
AIWCW Approval within the VET sector generally applies only to diploma
courses. Only the generic Diploma of Community Services Work has general
automatic Approval.
·
For all other specialised diplomas, a somewhat more detailed individual
application may be required which shows that the central professional skills
and knowledge are adequately covered, and these include work with individuals,
groups and communities, and introductory sociology and psychology. Where these
are absent from the compulsory subjects in the qualification, electives must be
chosen to make up the shortfall. The list below provides AIWCW requirements and
suggestions regarding electives for each course.
·
In addition, field education of at least 400 hours in two separate
placements is required; and AIWCW Approval of the Campus/College is also
necessary - see other guidelines.
1. Diploma of Community
Services Work -
No
obvious shortfalls but could expand upon counselling & community
development.
Entry: CHCCS411A- Work
effectively in the community sector
HLTHR403B- Work effectively with
culturally diverse clients.
AIWCW
provides blanket Approval for this course and
has no great preference for electives. It is suggested that the groups of
electives in the qualification be consulted and either one of these groups be
adopted to suit local needs or preferences, or else individual electives be
chosen from within several groups.
Some
recommended new electives with some
popularity
CHCCS421A
- undertake community sector work within own community
CHCCD516A
- Work within organisation and government structures to enable community
development outcomes
CHCPOL501A
- Access evidence and apply in practice
CHCCLS502A
- Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
Suggested
alternative complementary electives from the list included in the qualification
CHCCL503A
or CHCCL509A – counselling
CHCCD505D
- Develop community resources
CHCCD508C
- Support community action.
Shortfall:
counselling & case management.
Entry:
several community development units plus communication.
AIWCW
Required electives
1.
CHCLD415A - Confirm client developmental status [psych]
2. At least two units in counselling or case
management
3. At least one unit in group work
AIWCW
Preferred electives
CHCGROUP403D
- Plan and conduct group activities
CHCCW503A
- Work intensively with clients
CHCCMS03C
- Develop, facilitate & monitor all aspects of case management
Suggested
alternative complementary electives from the list included in the qualification
1.
CHCCS422A- Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately.
2.
CHCORG428A- Reflect on and improve own professional practice.
3.
CHCGROUP403D - Plan and conduct group activities
4.
CHCCSL501A- Work within a structured counselling framework.
Shortfall:
Group work and community development; sociology and psychology
Entry:
CHCD1S410A- Facilitate community participation & inclusion.
CHCCS411A-
Work effectively in the community sector OR sufficient work experience across a
range of skills.
AIWCW
Required electives
1.
CHCLD415A - Confirm client developmental status [psych]
2.
CHCLD514A - Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community
work and services
3.
At least one unit in community development
4.
At least one unit in group work
With
only 12 units altogether, the range of competencies might not be sufficient to
satisfy welfare work requirements. Additional class time to community
development and group work may be necessary. Any application must address this
issue.
AIWCW
Preferred electives
CHCCD514A
- Implement community development strategies
CHCGROUP403D
- Plan and conduct group activities
Suggested
alternative complementary electives from the list included in the qualification
1.
CHCICS410A- Support relationships with carers and families. [gpwk]
2.
CHCORG525C-Recruit and co-ordinate volunteers. [gpwk]
3.
CHCPROM503A- Provide community focused prevention and promotion strategies.
[comm.wk]
4.
CHCNET501A- Work effectively with other services and networks. [comm.wk]
4.
Diploma of Community
Services (Alcohol, and other drugs)
Shortfall:
Group work and specific community development; sociology and psychology
No
entry units – based upon work experience and/or relevant Cert 1V units.
AIWCW
will probably not recognise this diploma,
since the restriction on electives means that the missing essential psychology,
sociology, and group work units cannot all be chosen. However, an individual
application for Course Approval will be considered, if it adequately addresses
this concern, arguing that the missing elements are covered in the units
offered, or in pre-requisite/entry units.
AIWCW
Required electives
1.
CHCLD415A - Confirm client developmental status [psych]
2.
CHCLD514A - Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community
work and services
AIWCW
coverage also required for:
CHCGROUP403D
- Plan and conduct group activities
5. Diploma of Community Services [Mental Health] –
Shortfall:
Group work and specific community development; sociology and psychology
No
entry units – based upon work experience and/or cert relevant 1V units.
AIWCW
will probably not recognise this diploma,
since the restriction on electives means that the missing essential psychology,
sociology, and group work units cannot all be chosen. However, an individual
application for Course Approval will be considered, if it adequately addresses
this concern, arguing that the missing elements are covered in the units
offered, or in pre-requisite/entry units.
AIWCW
Required electives
1.
CHCLD415A - Confirm client developmental status [psych]
2.
CHCLD514A - Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community
work and services
AIWCW
Coverage also required for:
CHCGROUP403D
- Plan and conduct group activities
6. Diploma
Community Services – (Alcohol, other drugs & mental health)
Shortfall:
Group work and community development; sociology and psychology
No
entry units – based upon work experience and/or cert relevant 1V units.
AIWCW
will not recognise this diploma, since
the restriction on electives means that the missing essential psychology,
sociology, and group work units cannot be chosen.
7. Diploma
Social Housing –
Shortfall:
Casework, group work, & community development
Entry:
3 housing oriented units from Cert IV, or experience
AIWCW
Required electives
1.
CHCLD415A - Confirm client developmental status [psych]
2.
CHCLD514A - Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community
work and services
3.
At least two community development units
4.
At least one group work unit
5.
At least two counselling or case management units
AIWCW
Preferred electives
CHCCD514A
- Implement community development strategies
CHCGROUP403D
- Plan and conduct group activities
CHCCMS03C-
Develop, facilitate & monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCW503A
- Work intensively with clients
Suggested
alternative complementary electives from the list included in the qualification
1. CHCCS504A-
Provide services to clients with complex needs.
2. CHCCD412A-
Work within a community development model.
3. CHCCS421A-
Undertake community sector work within own community.
4. BSBWOR502A-
Ensure team effectiveness.
5. CHCC505A-
Provide support & supervision to community sector.
6. CHCORG610A-
Manage change in community sector.
7. CHCPOL504B-
Develop & implement policy.
8. CHCAD504A-Provide
advocacy and representation services.
9. CHCLEG411A-
Use relevant legislation in response to client needs.
10.
CHCORG611A- Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace.
Comment:
No Psychology or Sociology.
8. Diploma Youth Work –
Shortfall:
Counselling, psychology & sociology
Entry:
CHCCS422A- Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately.
CHCCOM403A
– Use targeted communication skills.
CHCCS400A-
Work within a relevant legal & ethical framework.
AIWCW
Required electives
1.
CHCLD415A - Confirm client developmental status [psych]
2.
CHCLD514A - Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community
work and services
3.
One counselling or case management unit
AIWCW
Preferred electives (for 3. above)
CHCCMS03C-
Develop, facilitate & monitor all aspects of case management OR
CHCCW503A
- Work intensively with clients
No
elective remains for a specialised community development unit, but this is
covered by several compulsory units:
9. Diploma Child, Youth & Family Intervention-
Shortfall:
Casework, group work, & community development; sociology and psychology
Entry:
communication skills.
AIWCW
Required electives
1.
CHCLD415A - Confirm client developmental status [psych]
2.
CHCLD514A - Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community
work and services
3.
At least one community development unit
4.
At least one group work unit
5.
At least two counselling or case management units
AIWCW
Preferred electives
CHCCD514A
- Implement community development strategies
CHCGROUP403D
- Plan and conduct group activities
CHCCMS03C-
Develop, facilitate & monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCW503A
- Work intensively with clients
Suggested
alternative complementary electives from the list included in the qualification
1. CHCCMS03C-
Develop, facilitate & monitor all aspects of case management
2. BSBWOR502A-
Ensure team effectiveness.
3. CHCCD615A-
Develop & implement community development strategy.
4. CHCCM504C-Promote
quality case management.
5. CHCCOM504A-
Develop implement promote effective work place communication.
6. CHCNET
Establish and maintain effective networks.
7. BSBWOR501A-
Manage personal work priorities and professional development.
10. Diploma of Youth Justice
Shortfall:
Counselling, group work, specific community development, psychology and
sociology
· 4 electives (only 8 compulsory units)
Entry:
work experience
AIWCW
will probably not recognise this diploma,
since the restriction on electives means that the missing essential
counselling, psychology, sociology, community development and group work units
cannot all be chosen , and with only 12 units altogether, the range of
competencies might not be sufficient to satisfy welfare work requirements.
However, an individual application for Course Approval will be considered, if
it adequately addresses these concerns, arguing that the missing elements are
covered in the units offered.
AIWCW
Required electives
1.
CHCLD415A - Confirm client developmental status [psych]
2.
CHCLD514A - Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community
work and services
3.
One counselling or case management unit
4. One group work unit
AIWCW
Preferred electives
CHCCMS03C-
Develop, facilitate & monitor all aspects of case management OR
CHCCW503A
- Work intensively with clients
CHCGROUP403D
- Plan and conduct group activities.
11. Diploma Community Services
[case management]
Shortfall: Sociology
Entry:
experience
AIWCW
Required electives
1.
CHCLD514A - Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community
work and services
2.
At least one community development unit
3.
At least one group work unit
AIWCW
Preferred electives
CHCCD514A
- Implement community development strategies
CHCGROUP403D
- Plan and conduct group activities
Suggested
alternative complementary electives from the list included in the qualification
1. CHCD15411A- Facilitate community participation
& inclusion.
2. CHORG609C- Manage projects and strategies.
12. Diploma
of Employment Services
Most of the 8 compulsory units in this diploma seem
to be only peripherally related to social welfare work, and this deficiency is
very unlikely to be made up via the 8 electives allowed. AIWCW is very unlikely
to Approve an application for this course.
13. Diploma Community Services (Financial
Counselling)
Shortfall: group work - but no appropriate
electives; sociology and psychology
Entry: experience
AIWCW
Required electives
1.
CHCLD415A - Confirm client developmental status [psych]
2.
CHCLD514A - Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community
work and services
3.
At least one group work unit
AIWCW
Preferred electives
CHCGROUP403D
- Plan and conduct group activities
Comment: very strong in counselling & case work
as well as 2 community development units.
14. Diploma of Counselling
The 14 compulsory units relate closely to social
welfare work, but there are only 3 electives allowed; not enough to include the
missing essential psychology, sociology, community development and group work
units. AIWCW is very unlikely to Approve an application for this course.
15. Diploma of Family Intake
& support work –
Shortfall: Group work & counselling; sociology
and psychology
Entry:
experience
AIWCW
Required electives
1.
CHCLD415A - Confirm client developmental status [psych]
2.
CHCLD514A - Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community
work and services
3. At least one unit in counselling or case
management
4. At least one unit in community development
5. At least one unit in group work
AIWCW
Preferred electives
CHCGROUP403D
- Plan and conduct group activities
CHCCW503A
- Work intensively with clients
CHCCMS03C
- Develop, facilitate & monitor all aspects of case management
Suggested
alternative complementary electives from the list included in the qualification
1. CHCCMS03C- Develop, facilitate & monitor all
aspects of case management
2. CHCCM04C- Promote high quality case management.
3. CHCDFV404C- Promote community awareness of
domestic and family violence. [selected for community focus as not much of this
within units offered]
4. CHCORG428A – Reflect on and improve own
professional practice.
5. CHCPOL504B - Develop and implement policy.
6. CHCMED414A- Facilitate mediation processes.
[selected in an attempt to cover group work activity]
16. Diploma
of Leisure and health –
Shortfall:
counselling, community development
Entry: 12 units in Cert 1V Leisure & Health,
including communication skills and:
CHCICS5405A – Facilitate groups for individual
outcomes.
CHCRH407A
-Apply sociological concepts to leisure and health & psychology –
CHCRH407A- Apply knowledge of human behaviour in leisure activity programs
AIWCW
Required electives
1. At least two units in counselling or case
management
2. At least one unit in community development
AIWCW also requires the context
and teaching of units (especially in psychology, sociology and group work) and
field education placements to pay adequate attention to broader social welfare
work, not just a recreational focus.
AIWCW
Preferred electives
CHCCW503A
- Work intensively with clients
CHCCMS03C
- Develop, facilitate & monitor all aspects of case management
CHCLD415A
- Confirm client developmental status [psych]
CHCLD514A
- Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and
services
CHCGROUP403D
- Plan and conduct group activities
Suggested
alternative complementary electives from the list included in the qualification
1. CCHCCS604A-
Manage the delivery of quality services to clients [closest to counselling]
2. CHCLD415A
– Confirm client development status. [to build on psych and compensate for lack
of counselling]
3. CCPROM503A-
Provide community focused promotion & prevention strategies. { one
community unit and sociological community focused unit in core course- this
could enhance those}
4. CHCPOL504B - Develop and implement policy.
Comment:
includes both Psychology, Sociology and community development in core subjects
– also offers psych in electives.
Prepared by Gloria Prentice,
Assessment Project Officer, AIWCW 13th February 2009
Revised by Ian Murray,
Chairperson,