As new technologies and industries come on-stream, so do new opportunities. However, in a rapidly evolving job market, traditional work patterns and career arcs will need careful rethinking.
This qualification addresses the increasing demand for specialised career mentoring in schools and universities, employment agencies, HR and recruitment, and with providers servicing vulnerable communities. It focuses on the skills, knowledge and interpersonal smarts needed to deliver service and relevant training to individuals, groups and employers.
Once in the workplace, your role will involve significant client contact; counselling and providing information about career direction, professional development and training. You will work with a diverse range of people, from school leavers through to experienced professionals looking for new pathways.
Graduates with this certificate may also have limited supervisory responsibilities in contexts such as employment services.
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of programs and services to individuals and groups of clients and employers to support them in planning their career and/or locating, securing and maintaining suitable employment.
Work at this level may include, for example:
Occupational titles may include, for example:
This qualification may also be appropriate for workers already holding a relevant professional or vocational qualification for application in areas such as:
Assessment may consist of
Evidence may be
Note that part of the practical assessment for this unit is assessed during the holistic assessment. You must successfully pass the holistic assessment to achieve an outcome of “competent” for this unit.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
All students will engage in a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) activity to evaluate potential support requirements. Students who are funded are required to complete an alternative and similar activity.
Students may need to obtain a police clearance to work in certain circumstances – eg in a school.
Course consists of 13 units … 8 core units and 5 electives. Assessment activities will include holistic assessment activities as well as 38hr (minimum) vocational placement at which you will demonstrate your learned skills.
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCECD001 | Analyse and apply information that supports employment and career development |
| CHCECD008 | Deliver services consistent with a career development framework |
| CHCECD009 | Conduct career guidance interviews |
| CHCECD010 | Provide support to people in career transition |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
| BSBRES401 | Analyse and present research information |
| CHCPRP004 | Promote and represent the service |
Fees vary due to government funding options available for some courses. Please contact us to confirm course fees.
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