Education & Community

• Literacy Skills Information

  • We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level program. Please visit Foundation Skills or phone (02) 6207 4872 to have a chat to one of our teachers.

• Transition Information

  • Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

• Subject Cancellations/Changes

  • To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.

Core: Complete all 7

• CHCDIV001   Work with diverse people

  • CIT Code:	CLTS145
    Cost:	Standard $88.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. This unit applies to all workers.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CHCCOM002   Use communication to build relationships

  • CIT Code:	COMM498
    Cost:	Standard $121.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge to apply specific communication techniques to establish, build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders based on respect and trust. This unit applies to work across a range of workplace contexts where workers at all levels may communicate with individuals and/or groups both in person and in writing.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CHCPRP001   Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

  • CIT Code:	COMM499
    Cost:	Standard $176.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify networking and collaboration needs and develop formal and informal partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional practice. This unit applies to work in all industry sectors, and to individuals who take pro-active responsibility for improving collaboration between workers and organisations.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CHCADV001   Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

  • CIT Code:	HUSE491
    Cost:	Standard $220.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist clients to identify their rights, voice their needs and concerns and realise their interests, rights and needs. This unit applies to workers of all levels in a range of health or community services settings who provide services using a human rights based approach and have direct interaction with clients.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CHCLEG001   Work legally and ethically

  • CIT Code:	LEGL219
    Cost:	Standard $121.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role. This unit applies to community services and health workers who play a proactive role in identifying and meeting their legal and ethical responsibilities.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CHCCCS004   Assess co-existing needs

  • CIT Code:	WELF456
    Cost:	Standard $176.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the diverse and multi-faceted needs of people and determine both internal and external services required to meet those needs. This unit applies in a range of community service contexts.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• HLTWHS003   Maintain work health and safety

  • CIT Code:	WPHS102
    Cost:	Standard $88.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and work practices as part of a small work team. This unit applies to workers who have a key role in maintaining WHS in an organisation, including duty of care for other workers.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

Electives: Complete 8

• CHCGRP002   Plan and conduct group activities

  • CIT Code:	HUSE512
    Cost:	Standard $154.00
    Description:	This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to establish, lead and participate in a groups using a collaborative, strengths-based approach. This unit applies to any individual involved in planning and leading group activities. Groups may be formal or informal.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CHCCDE001   Support participative planning processes

  • CIT Code:	HUSE479
    Cost:	Standard $110.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide opportunities for community groups and individuals to participate and design cooperative arrangements for addressing common concerns. This unit applies to workers in both health and community sectors and/or a community development work context. Workers at this level will be part of a professional team and under the guidance of a supervisor.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CHCCDE003   Work within a community development framework

  • CIT Code:	HUSE480
    Cost:	Standard $143.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within a community development framework. A community development framework, may include a range of methods designed to strengthen and develop communities by enhancing individual and group capacity to confidently engage with community structures and to address problems and issues. This unit applies to workers in both health and community sectors and/or a community development work context. Workers at this level will be part of a professional team and under the guidance of a supervisor.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CHCCDE005   Develop and support relevant community resources

  • CIT Code:	HUSE481
    Cost:	Standard $264.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with the community to develop relevant and effective resources to engender community support for initiatives aimed at specific groups. This unit applies to workers in both health and community sectors and/or a community development work context. Workers at this level will be part of a professional team and under the guidance of a supervisor.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CHCAOD001   Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

  • CIT Code:	HUSE493
    Cost:	Standard $176.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. This unit applies to workers who come into contact with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CHCMHS001   Work with people with mental health issues

  • CIT Code:	HUSE500
    Cost:	Standard $176.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues. This unit applies to support workers in contexts outside the mental health sector, but who come into contact with people with mental health issues. The services and support provided are not mental health specific.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CHCCDE004   Implement participation and engagement strategies

  • CIT Code:	WELF473
    Cost:	Standard $187.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with individuals or groups in specific communities and support their engagement in making decisions that affects their lives. This unit applies to workers in both health and community sectors and/or a community development work context. Workers at this level will be part of a professional team and under the guidance of a supervisor.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CHCCCS016   Respond to client needs

  • CIT Code:	WELF477
    Cost:	Standard $132.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond holistically to client needs. Clients may have a range of issues outside and in addition to the area of immediate focus or expertise of the worker and their organisation. The unit applies to workers in a range of community services contexts who provide person-centred support to clients.
    Prerequisites:	Nil