For trainers and assessors
How to use CAQA Willow Community Care with your students, what is included, and the mapping to the Community Services.
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.
A typical delivery pattern
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
| Scenario | Level | Units of competency | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your first personal care visit Home and Community Care | Entry | CHCCCS031 Provide individualised supportCHCCCS037 Visit client residenceCHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community servicesCHCLEG001 Work legally and ethicallyCHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support |
| Respond to a falls risk near miss Home and Community Care | Intermediate | CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of fallsCHCAGE008 Implement falls prevention strategiesCHCAGE009 Provide services for older peopleCHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and familyCHCCCS039 Coordinate and monitor home-based support | CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support |
| Run an NDIS plan review the right way Disability Support Services | Intermediate | CHCDIS015 Develop and provide person-centred service responsesCHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusionCHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approachCHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving supportCHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support | CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support |
| Investigate an unauthorised restrictive practice Disability Support Services | Advanced | CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supportsCHCDIS016 Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supportsCHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concernCHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical complianceCHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework | CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability SupportCHC52025 Diploma of Community Services |
| Support a young person facing homelessness Youth and Family Services | Intermediate | CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young peopleCHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work contextCHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at riskCHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situationsCHCYTH018 Work with young people to establish support networks | CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work |
| Review a family violence safety plan Youth and Family Services | Advanced | CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violenceCHCDFV011 Establish and maintain the safety of people who have experienced domestic and family violenceCHCDFV012 Make safety plans with people who have been subjected to domestic and family violenceCHCCSM010 Implement case management practiceCHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk | CHC52025 Diploma of Community ServicesCHC40321 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention |
| Review a wellness plan with the person who owns it Mental Health and Wellbeing | Intermediate | CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issuesCHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationshipsCHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health servicesCHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directivesCHCMHS004 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 | Advanced | CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality frameworkCHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical complianceCHCPOL002 Develop and implement policyCHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practiceCHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service | CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector ManagementCHC52025 Diploma of Community Services |
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.
| Code | Title | Level | Status here |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHC14015 | Certificate I in Active Volunteering | Certificate I | Adaptable |
| CHC22015 | Certificate II in Community Services | Certificate II | Adaptable |
| CHC24015 | Certificate II in Active Volunteering | Certificate II | Adaptable |
| CHC30125 | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | Certificate III | Adaptable |
| CHC30221 | Certificate III in School Based Education Support | Certificate III | Adaptable |
| CHC32015 | Certificate III in Community Services | Certificate III | Adaptable |
| CHC33021 | Certificate III in Individual Support | Certificate III | Featured here |
| CHC34015 | Certificate III in Active Volunteering | Certificate III | Adaptable |
| CHC35021 | Certificate III in Community Safety Services | Certificate III | Adaptable |
| CHC40225 | Certificate IV in School Based Education Support | Certificate IV | Adaptable |
| CHC40321 | Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention | Certificate IV | Featured here |
| CHC40421 | Certificate IV in Youth Work | Certificate IV | Featured here |
| CHC40521 | Certificate IV in Youth Justice | Certificate IV | Adaptable |
| CHC41015 | Certificate IV in Celebrancy | Certificate IV | Adaptable |
| CHC41115 | Certificate IV in Employment Services | Certificate IV | Adaptable |
| CHC41215 | Certificate IV in Career Development | Certificate IV | Adaptable |
| CHC42021 | Certificate IV in Community Services | Certificate IV | Featured here |
| CHC42121 | Certificate IV in Community Development | Certificate IV | Adaptable |
| CHC42221 | Certificate IV in Housing | Certificate IV | Adaptable |
| CHC42315 | Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care | Certificate IV | Adaptable |
| CHC43015 | Certificate IV in Ageing Support | Certificate IV | Featured here |
| CHC43121 | Certificate IV in Disability Support | Certificate IV | Featured here |
| CHC43215 | Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs | Certificate IV | Adaptable |
| CHC43315 | Certificate IV in Mental Health | Certificate IV | Featured here |
| CHC43415 | Certificate IV in Leisure and Health | Certificate IV | Adaptable |
| CHC43515 | Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work | Certificate IV | Adaptable |
| CHC44015 | Certificate IV in Coordination of volunteer programs | Certificate IV | Adaptable |
| CHC50125 | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | Diploma | Adaptable |
| CHC50225 | Diploma of School Age Education and Care | Diploma | Adaptable |
| CHC50325 | Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention | Diploma | Adaptable |
| CHC50425 | Diploma of Youth Work | Diploma | Adaptable |
| CHC50521 | Diploma of Youth Justice | Diploma | Adaptable |
| CHC51015 | Diploma of Counselling | Diploma | Adaptable |
| CHC51122 | Diploma of Financial Counselling | Diploma | Adaptable |
| CHC52025 | Diploma of Community Services | Diploma | Featured here |
| CHC52121 | Diploma of Community Development | Diploma | Adaptable |
| CHC53215 | Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs | Diploma | Adaptable |
| CHC53315 | Diploma of Mental Health | Diploma | Adaptable |
| CHC53415 | Diploma of Leisure and Health | Diploma | Adaptable |
| CHC62015 | Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management | Advanced Diploma | Featured here |
| CHC81015 | Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling | Graduate Diploma | Adaptable |
| CHC81115 | Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution | Graduate Diploma | Adaptable |
| CHC81215 | Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection | Graduate Certificate | Adaptable |
| CHC81315 | Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice | Graduate Certificate | Adaptable |
| CHC82015 | Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management | Graduate Certificate | Adaptable |
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 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.
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.
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.