Commissioners Information Bulletin 321
Issued: 2 November 2007 - Attachment A

APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINEESHIP TRAINING ACT 2001

NOTICE OF MAKING OF A VOCATIONAL TRAINING ORDER

The following Vocational Training Order is made under section 6 of the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 in relation to the recognised traineeship vocation of Community Services.

Citation

The order is cited as the Community Services Order.

Order

The Order is given below.

(a) Term of Training

(i) Full-time

Training shall be given for a nominal term of twelve (12) months for Certificates II and III and twenty-four (24) months for Certificates IV and the Diploma.

(ii) Part-time

School based traineeships

In the case of school based part-time traineeships, trainees will undertake structured training for a minimum of 100 days across a twenty-four (24) months period within which trainees shall be required to demonstrate competencies relevant to the Vocational Training Order.

While at school, training may extend to sixty (60) months where the Higher School Certificate is being delivered over a five (5) year period.

Students may work full-time during school vacations and/or weekends. They are not required to attend on-the-job and/or off-the-job training for more than one (1) day per week during examination periods or exam preparation periods.

The Certificate II in Community Services Support Work CHC20102, the Certificate III in Aged Care Work CHC30102 and the Certificate IV in Out of School Hours CHC40402 are recommended for delivery in schools.

Non school based traineeships

Traineeships that are not school based may be undertaken on a part-time basis where appropriate industrial arrangements are in place.

The nominal term for a part time traineeship is determined by the average weekly hours worked in the traineeship (including structured training) and the nominal full-time term for that traineeship.

The table below identifies the allowable hours which may be undertaken and the nominal terms for part-time traineeships.

(b) Competency Outcomes

Trainees will be trained in and achieve competence in the units of competence specified in the endorsed CHC02 Community Services Training Package.

(c) Probationary Periods

The probationary periods, based on the nominal terms of training for the traineeships established under this Vocational Training Order, shall be:

(d) Courses of Study to be undertaken

Trainees will undertake, from the CHC02 Community Services Training Package, the following courses of study:

• Certificate II in Community Services Support Work CHC20102
• Certificate III in Aged Care Work CHC30102
• Certificate III in Home and Community Care CHC30202
• Certificate III in Children’s Services CHC30402
• Certificate III in Employment Services CHC30502
• Certificate IV in Employment Services CHC40502
• Certificate III in Youth Work CHC30602
• Certificate IV in Youth Work CHC40602
• Certificate III in Disability Work CHC30302
• Certificate IV in Disability Work CHC40302
• Certificate III in Social Housing CHC30702
• Certificate IV in Social Housing CHC40802
• Certificate IV in Community Services Advocacy CHC41202
• Certificate III in Community Services Work CHC30802
• Certificate IV in Community Services Work CHC40902
• Certificate IV in Out of School Hours CHC40402
• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work CHC41702
• Certificate IV in Community Services (Service Co-ordination) CHC42002
• Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure) CHC41602
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Work (non-clinical) CHC41102
• Diploma of Children’s Services CHC50302

(e) Prerequisites

The following compulsory units from CHC30402 Certificate III in Children’s Services or equivalent are prerequisites to the Diploma of Children’s Services CHC50302:

• CHCCHILD1C Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
• CHCCN1D Ensure children’s health and safety
• CHCCN2C Care for children
• CHCCN4D Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies
• CHCCS301A Work within a legal and ethical framework
• CHCFC1C Support the development of children in the service
• CHCIC1C Interact effectively with children
• CHCOHS301A Participate in workplace safety procedures
• CHCORG3B Participate in the work environment
• CHCPR1C Deliver services/activities to stimulate children’s development and enhance their leisure
• CHCPR3C Develop an understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs
• HLTFA1A Apply basic First Aid

(f) Additional requirement

Applications to establish any Children’s Services traineeship must include evidence of a satisfactory “Working With Children Check”.

Date of Effect

The Order will take effect from the date of publication in the NSW Government Gazette.

Availability for Inspection

A copy of the Vocational Training Order may be inspected at any State Training Centre of the Department of Education and Training or on the Internet at

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