Aboriginal Cultural Safety - CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Course
Purpose of this course
This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and cultural awareness needed to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
It supports individuals to understand the historical and ongoing impacts of colonisation, reflect on their own cultural identity and biases, and apply culturally safe practices in the workplace. The unit promotes equity, inclusion, self-determination, and cultural integrity – contributing to stronger, more positive outcomes for First Nations peoples across health, education, community services, and beyond.
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to identify cultural safety issues when working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. It focuses on modelling culturally safe practices in your own work and developing strategies to improve cultural safety in the workplace.
This unit is relevant to individuals across a broad range of roles, including direct client services, program planning, development, and evaluation.
All skills must be applied in line with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards, and relevant industry codes of practice.
Entry Requirements
- Reading & Writing:Ability to read, understand, and write a range of texts in various contexts
- Oral Communication:Ability to use and respond to spoken language, including unfamiliar material, in a range of settings
- Age:Must be 18 years or older (Participants aged 16+ may enrol with parental consent)
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety, as outlined in the CHC Community Services Training Package.
Please note: Some employers or job roles may have their own entry requirements.
Duration
1-day face-to-face workshop (part of a 25-hour total delivery), with the remaining hours completed through self-directed learning.
Location
Block 4, 460–492 Beaudesert Road, Salisbury QLD
Or delivered onsite at your workplace or a negotiated training location
Course Fee
Please contact our administration team for current pricing.
Units of Competency
CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
What You’ll Learn
- Understand the historical, social, and political context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Reflect on your own values, attitudes, and cultural identity
- Foster cultural safety and support self-determination in your workplace
- Communicate respectfully and effectively across cultures
- Identify and challenge racism and discrimination in professional settings
Who Should Enrol?
This course is ideal for:
- Community services and support workers
- Health, aged care, and allied health professionals
- Teachers, early childhood educators, and education support staff
- NDIS and disability support workers
- Youth justice and social workers
- Anyone in culturally diverse or public-facing roles looking to improve cultural competence and create safer, more inclusive environments
Course Features
- Supports Reconciliation Action Plans and inclusive practice
- Fulfils key requirements for many qualifications and workplaces
- Nationally recognised unit of competency
Yakka Training will empower those not currently in the
workforce by providing them with the knowledge and
skills to start a career in the parks and conservation
sector or into further education.
Learning Pathways
This unit is used in many qualifications. There is no prescribed learning pathway into or out of this unit of competency.
Recognition of Prior Learning
All students are offered the opportunity to apply for RPL, please see the Student Handbook or enquire to the RTO for the procedure on how to apply.
Additional Fees
There are no additional fees with this course.
