Refuge Worker

Overview

Provides services and support to people seeking assistance in a refuge.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

Tasks

  • planning and implementing programs of supervision and care for children and young people in residential care
  • supervising and arranging activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children and young people in residential care
  • waking children and young people and ensuring they are washed, dressed, fed and ready for educational and recreational activities
  • supervising children and young people during domestic activities such as eating meals and showering
  • maintaining discipline, enforcing regulations and behaviour standards, compiling disciplinary reports and assisting in implementing remedial measures
  • organising refuge accommodation
  • providing emotional support to residents of refuges
  • referring residents of refuges for health and welfare assistance
  • ensuring security of refuge

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

5 courses found.

Course name Providers
CHC20499: Certificate II in Community Services (Community Work)
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CHC20208: Certificate II in Active Volunteering
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Superseded by:
CHC20212 : Certificate II in Active Volunteering
CHC20202: Certificate II in Community Services Work
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Superseded by:
CHC20108 : Certificate II in Community Services
CHC20108: Certificate II in Community Services
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Superseded by:
CHC20112 : Certificate II in Community Services
CHC20102: Certificate II in Community Services Support Work
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Superseded by:
CHC20108 : Certificate II in Community Services