Simulated workplaceCAQA Willow Community Care is a fictional business created by CAQA for training and assessment. It is not a real company and no person, client or record here is real.About this simulation
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For trainers and assessors

How to use CAQA Willow Community Care with your students, what is included, and the mapping to the Community Services.

CHC release 11.1HumanAbility
What is included

One simulated business, ready for assessment

A complete fictional employer

Public site and staff intranet for one business in the industry, with its history, services, values, locations, six departments and ten named roles. Everything is fictional and labelled as such on every page.

14 controlled documents

Policies, procedures, forms, templates, a register and a plan written in controlled-document style with document codes, owners, versions and review dates. Forms and templates are fillable on screen and print to PDF.

5 working systems

Record-keeping apps with realistic seed data: table, card and board views, add, edit, delete, search, filter, CSV export and a one-click reset. Records are stored in the student's browser, so every student starts from the same seed data.

Inbox, notices and calendar

Eight work requests from managers and colleagues that point the student at scenarios, documents and systems, a notice board, and a business calendar the student can add to.

8 assessment scenarios

Role-based workplace tasks at Entry, Intermediate and Advanced level, each with context, brief, task checklist, deliverables, linked documents and systems, assessor notes and a printable evidence summary.

Mapping to current units

Every scenario is mapped to current units of competency and qualifications on training.gov.au for this training package, so trainers can align tasks to their own assessment tools.

How to use it

A typical delivery pattern

  1. Orient the class. Walk students through the home page, the departments and the people so the business feels real before any task begins. Ask them to read About this simulation.
  2. Assign roles. Students sign in as the role a scenario names (or one you choose). The choice is stored only in their browser and shapes the greeting, inbox and evidence summary.
  3. Issue the work request. The inbox message for a scenario reads like a real instruction from a manager. Students open it, follow the link to the scenario and read the brief.
  4. Work in the systems and documents. Tasks tell students which policy to apply, which form to complete and which system record to create or update. Forms print to PDF; systems export CSV.
  5. Collect evidence. The scenario page ticks off tasks and prints an evidence summary listing every record the student created or changed, their notes and the units mapped. Combine it with your own observation checklist and questions.
  6. Reset between cohorts. Each browser starts from the same seed data. A reset on the About this simulation page clears everything a student did on that device.
Unit mapping

Scenarios mapped to current units

Codes and titles were taken from training.gov.au on 10 September 2026 (Community Services, release 11.1, developed by HumanAbility). Mapping shows which units a scenario gives evidence towards; it is not a substitute for your own assessment mapping.

ScenarioLevelUnits of competencyQualifications
Your first personal care visit
Home and Community Care
EntryCHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS037 Visit client residence
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
Respond to a falls risk near miss
Home and Community Care
IntermediateCHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls
CHCAGE008 Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCAGE009 Provide services for older people
CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
CHCCCS039 Coordinate and monitor home-based support
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Run an NDIS plan review the right way
Disability Support Services
IntermediateCHCDIS015 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
Investigate an unauthorised restrictive practice
Disability Support Services
AdvancedCHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS016 Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
Support a young person facing homelessness
Youth and Family Services
IntermediateCHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCYTH018 Work with young people to establish support networks
CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work
Review a family violence safety plan
Youth and Family Services
AdvancedCHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV011 Establish and maintain the safety of people who have experienced domestic and family violence
CHCDFV012 Make safety plans with people who have been subjected to domestic and family violence
CHCCSM010 Implement case management practice
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
CHC40321 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Review a wellness plan with the person who owns it
Mental Health and Wellbeing
IntermediateCHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Prepare the quarterly complaints and incidents paper
Quality, Safeguarding and Compliance
AdvancedCHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service
CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
Qualifications

All 45 current qualifications in CHC

The business is written to suit the featured qualifications; the rest can be supported by adding scenarios, which CAQA can do on request.

CodeTitleLevelStatus here
CHC14015Certificate I in Active VolunteeringCertificate IAdaptable
CHC22015Certificate II in Community ServicesCertificate IIAdaptable
CHC24015Certificate II in Active VolunteeringCertificate IIAdaptable
CHC30125Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and CareCertificate IIIAdaptable
CHC30221Certificate III in School Based Education SupportCertificate IIIAdaptable
CHC32015Certificate III in Community ServicesCertificate IIIAdaptable
CHC33021Certificate III in Individual SupportCertificate IIIFeatured here
CHC34015Certificate III in Active VolunteeringCertificate IIIAdaptable
CHC35021Certificate III in Community Safety ServicesCertificate IIIAdaptable
CHC40225Certificate IV in School Based Education SupportCertificate IVAdaptable
CHC40321Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family InterventionCertificate IVFeatured here
CHC40421Certificate IV in Youth WorkCertificate IVFeatured here
CHC40521Certificate IV in Youth JusticeCertificate IVAdaptable
CHC41015Certificate IV in CelebrancyCertificate IVAdaptable
CHC41115Certificate IV in Employment ServicesCertificate IVAdaptable
CHC41215Certificate IV in Career DevelopmentCertificate IVAdaptable
CHC42021Certificate IV in Community ServicesCertificate IVFeatured here
CHC42121Certificate IV in Community DevelopmentCertificate IVAdaptable
CHC42221Certificate IV in HousingCertificate IVAdaptable
CHC42315Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral CareCertificate IVAdaptable
CHC43015Certificate IV in Ageing SupportCertificate IVFeatured here
CHC43121Certificate IV in Disability SupportCertificate IVFeatured here
CHC43215Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other DrugsCertificate IVAdaptable
CHC43315Certificate IV in Mental HealthCertificate IVFeatured here
CHC43415Certificate IV in Leisure and HealthCertificate IVAdaptable
CHC43515Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer WorkCertificate IVAdaptable
CHC44015Certificate IV in Coordination of volunteer programsCertificate IVAdaptable
CHC50125Diploma of Early Childhood Education and CareDiplomaAdaptable
CHC50225Diploma of School Age Education and CareDiplomaAdaptable
CHC50325Diploma of Child, Youth and Family InterventionDiplomaAdaptable
CHC50425Diploma of Youth WorkDiplomaAdaptable
CHC50521Diploma of Youth JusticeDiplomaAdaptable
CHC51015Diploma of CounsellingDiplomaAdaptable
CHC51122Diploma of Financial CounsellingDiplomaAdaptable
CHC52025Diploma of Community ServicesDiplomaFeatured here
CHC52121Diploma of Community DevelopmentDiplomaAdaptable
CHC53215Diploma of Alcohol and Other DrugsDiplomaAdaptable
CHC53315Diploma of Mental HealthDiplomaAdaptable
CHC53415Diploma of Leisure and HealthDiplomaAdaptable
CHC62015Advanced Diploma of Community Sector ManagementAdvanced DiplomaFeatured here
CHC81015Graduate Diploma of Relationship CounsellingGraduate DiplomaAdaptable
CHC81115Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute ResolutionGraduate DiplomaAdaptable
CHC81215Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child ProtectionGraduate CertificateAdaptable
CHC81315Graduate Certificate in Career Development PracticeGraduate CertificateAdaptable
CHC82015Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case ManagementGraduate CertificateAdaptable
Delivery format

Delivery and LMS compatibility

Hosted web application

Runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. No installation, no plug-ins, no student accounts. Each package has its own address, for example bsb.caqa.com.

LMS ready

Link to the whole site, a scenario or a single document from Moodle, Canvas, aXcelerate, Cloud Assess, Blackboard or any LMS that can open a web link. A SCORM wrapper that launches the site and records completion can be supplied on request.

Privacy by design

Student entries stay in the student's browser (local storage). Nothing is sent to CAQA or to any server, so no personal information is collected and no accounts are needed. Students print or export their evidence for submission.

Accessibility and motion

Keyboard navigable, screen-reader labels on controls, reduced-motion support and a visible Motion toggle on every page.

Licensing

Licensing and usage

RTO licence

Licensed to the RTO under the CAQA Resources licence agreement for use with its enrolled students and staff across all its campuses and delivery modes. Contact CAQA for pricing and reseller terms.

Intellectual property

All content, fictional entities, documents and software remain the intellectual property of CAQA. The RTO may print and adapt documents for its own delivery within the licence.

Customisation

Branding and customisation

Branding

A private copy with the RTO's own business name, colours and logo can be produced on its own address.

Content

Extra documents, scenarios, systems and staff roles can be added, and existing ones adjusted to match the RTO's assessment tools, industry partners or state requirements.

Integration

Deep links per scenario and per document, optional SCORM launch package, and evidence summaries in a format that suits the RTO's assessment records.

FAQ

Questions trainers ask

How do trainers and assessors use this site?

Choose a scenario that matches the unit you are assessing, give students the role and the inbox message, and let them work through the tasks using the documents and systems. The assessor notes on each scenario describe the evidence to collect.

How do students sign in?

Students open the site and choose a role from the people page or the scenario. No password is needed for the simulated workplace. Each student's records are kept separately in their own browser session so they do not overwrite each other.

Where are the records students create kept?

Records created in the Client Register, Roster and Shift Log, Progress Notes, Incident and Hazard Register and Feedback Register are saved in the student's browser and can be exported as a file for submission. They are not sent to CAQA or to any real organisation.

How do I reset the systems to the starting records?

Each system has a reset control that restores the eight seed records. Resetting clears the student's own entries, so export first if you need them as evidence.

Can I add my own clients, documents or scenarios?

Yes. Trainers can add records to any system, and the scenario and document text can be customised by CAQA for your RTO. Contact CAQA if you want a version of Willow with different programs or an additional site.

Is any of this a real organisation or real client?

No. Willow Community Care, its staff, clients, partners and records are fictional and were written for assessment. Regulators, laws and standards named in the documents are real so that students learn the correct frameworks.

Talk to CAQA

Pricing, reseller terms, matched assessment kits and private branded copies: info@caqa.com.au or 1800 266 160. Browse the full catalogue at caqaresources.com.au.