A Degree qualification (Australian Qualification Undertake top up skills course to Framework Level 7) in the following fields of meet minimum qualification study: requirements Community Services Work Social Work Alcohol and Other Drugs Community Development Disability Youth Justice Mental Health Behavioural Sciences (inc. Psychology and Psychiatry) Education Human Services Relevant Nursing & Midwifery qualifications Allied Health Diploma in Community Services Diploma in Youth Work Diploma in Mental Health Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs Diploma in Secure Services Diploma in Child, Youth and Family Intervention Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention Certificate IV in Disability Certificate IV in Mental Health Certificate IV in Youth Work Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Certificate IV in Justice Certificate IV in Community Services Transition period Certificate IV in Community Development to 31 Dec 2017 Diploma in Community Development Undertake top up skills course to Diploma in Youth Justice meet minimum qualification Related Post-implementation qualifications from 1 Jan 2018 Obtain either the minimum qualification, or a relevant qualification plus top up skills course While many qualifications support a number of skills relevant to the residential care workforce, there is significant variability in the units delivered within a single qualification (e.g. trauma may be an elective). To ensure a baseline of skills and knowledge, all workers who hold a relevant qualification are required to complete the top up training course. Workers with a relevant qualification may apply to participate in a Skills Recognition process so that their previous training, and/or work experience can be considered for the purpose of gaining credits or exemptions for the qualification.
Relevant qualifications A Degree qualification (Australian Qualification Framework Level 7) in the following fields of study: Community Services Work Social Work Alcohol and Other Drugs Community Development Disability Youth Justice Mental Health Behavioural Sciences (inc. Psychology and Psychiatry) Education Human Services Nursing & Midwifery Allied Health Diploma in Community Services Diploma in Youth Work Diploma in Mental Health Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs Diploma in Secure Services Diploma in Child, Youth and Family Intervention Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention Certificate IV in Disability Certificate IV in Mental Health Certificate IV in Youth Work Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Certificate IV in Justice Certificate IV in Community Services Undertake top up skills course to meet minimum qualification requirements Related qualifications Certificate IV in Community Development Diploma in Community Development Diploma in Youth Justice Transition period to 31 Dec 2017 Undertake top up skills course to meet minimum qualification Post-implementation from 1 Jan 2018 Obtain either the minimum qualification, or a relevant qualification plus top up skills course While many qualifications support a number of skills relevant to the residential care workforce, there is significant variability in the units delivered within a single qualification (e.g. trauma may be an elective). To ensure a baseline of skills and knowledge, all workers who hold a relevant qualification are required to complete the top up training course. Workers with a relevant qualification may apply to participate in a Skills Recognition process so that their previous training, and/or work experience can be considered for the purpose of gaining credits or exemptions for the qualification.