Skill set Outline
Information current as of
12/09/2026 8:33 PM AWST
12/09/2026 8:33 PM AWST
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Homelessness Support Work
Homelessness Support Work
Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00079
CHCSS00079
State Code
AD178
AD178
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
06/08/2015
Current Release Date
10/11/2021
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
21/03/2022
Nominal Hours
185
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 10/11/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 06/08/2015 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for supporting people experiencing homelessness in a variety of roles in the health and community sector. Work involves working directly with clients and providing support to families.
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who:
hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in community services or health or related field
or
have skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process
Units
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCSOH013 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCSOH021 Work with clients within the social housing system
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who:
hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in community services or health or related field
or
have skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process
Units
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCSOH013 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCSOH021 Work with clients within the social housing system
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Nil.
Target Group
This skill set is for workers with existing experience or qualifications in community services or health sector roles seeking to broaden their skills.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the CHC Community Services Training Package meet industry requirements for working with people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in various health and community services contexts.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC74 | CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODJ32 | CHCSOH021 | Work with clients within the social housing system | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODJ30 | CHCSOH013 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness | 80 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC078 | CHCSS00028 | Homelessness support work skill set | Skill set |