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Suicide Bereavement Support Skill Set
Suicide Bereavement Support Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00112
CHCSS00112
State Code
AD310
AD310
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
265
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/12/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for individuals who facilitate suicide bereavement support groups.
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who:
- hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in a community services related discipline
or
- have skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process.
Units
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018 Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who:
- hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in a community services related discipline
or
- have skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process.
Units
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018 Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the Community Services Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Nil
Target Group
This skill set is for people wishing to broaden their skills to work in suicide bereavement support.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the CHC Community Services Training Package meet industry requirements for facilitation of suicide bereavement support groups.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC73 | CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AWA79 | CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVC60 | CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVC59 | CHCCCS018 | Provide suicide bereavement support | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVC31 | CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC754 | CHCSS00055 | Suicide bereavement support skill set | Skill set |