Training Packages
Training Packages are sets of nationally endorsed competency standards and qualifications used to recognise and assess the skills and knowledge people need to perform effectively in the workplace. Training packages are designed to enable diverse and relevant vocational learning outcomes and to make sure that individuals trained under the system hold the skills and knowledge that employers need. They are also reviewed on a regular basis, to ensure that they keep pace with changes in industry, and continue to meet industry needs.
CSH&E Training Council provides feedback from the WA industries to the (National) Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council after consultations.
The benefits of Training Packages include:
- Training meets the needs and requirements of industry and standards set by industry.
- Qualifications are consistent and nationally recognised
- Range of flexible training options are provided
- Developed by industry and are regularly updated
Components of a Training Package
The three compulsory endorsed components of a Training Package are:
- national competency standards – the skills and knowledge a person must be able to demonstrate at work are defined by industry and packaged into combinations that form various qualifications aligned to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- national qualifications – formal certification recognising that a person has achieved learning outcomes or competencies that provide a meaningful outcome at an industry or enterprise level.
- assessment guidelines – the requirements for an individual's performance to meet the competency standards.
Training Packages delivered in the community services, health & education industries include:
- CHC08 Community Services Training Package (Version 3.0)
- HLT07 Health Training Package (Version 4.0)
- TAE 10 Training and Education Training Package
Industry Skills Councils
Training packages are developed and reviewed with industry by a national Industry Skills Council. The national Industry Skills Councils for the Community Services, Health and Education Industries are:
Further information can be found on training.gov.au website.