Unit of competency Outline
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Manage home based care administration requirements
Manage home based care administration requirements
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCAL523D
CHCAL523D
State Code
D2222
D2222
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/11/2009
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
17/11/2009
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to manage home based care administration requirements
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage administration responsibilities
- 1.1 Investigate prospective care providers according to criteria of the scheme
- 1.2 Grant approval according to procedures of the scheme and to maintain quality of care provided
- 1.3 Facilitate contract process within legislative requirements
- 1.4 Deal with breaches of approval conditions according to guidelines of the scheme
2. Coordinate service provision in the scheme
- 2.1 Record positions for care and times and hours available and keep up to date
- 2.2 Inform parents of places available and carers that suit parental criteria and the child's needs
3. Monitor to ensure requirements are being met
- 3.1 Monitor the number of children in care at any one time is and develop strategies as needed
- 3.2 Monitor workers to ensure they comply with legislative and service requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Criteria for approval may include:
Safety of home
Health/medical condition of care providers
Police checks
Contract process may be between:
Care provider and parent/s
Scheme and parent/s
Requirements may include:
Regulations
Guidelines and procedures of scheme
Insurance requirements
Legislation
Participation agreements
Codes of conduct in state regulations
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Criteria for approval may include:
Safety of home
Health/medical condition of care providers
Police checks
Contract process may be between:
Care provider and parent/s
Scheme and parent/s
Requirements may include:
Regulations
Guidelines and procedures of scheme
Insurance requirements
Legislation
Participation agreements
Codes of conduct in state regulations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Evidence must include observation of performance in the work environment or in a simulated work setting
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include access to:
an appropriate workplace or to an accurately simulated workplace environment where assessment can take place
equipment and resources normally used in the workplace
Method of assessment may include:
Observations
Questioning
Evidence gathered from the workplace environment
Demonstration over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Evidence must include observation of performance in the work environment or in a simulated work setting
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include access to:
an appropriate workplace or to an accurately simulated workplace environment where assessment can take place
equipment and resources normally used in the workplace
Method of assessment may include:
Observations
Questioning
Evidence gathered from the workplace environment
Demonstration over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2970 | CHCAL23C | Manage home based care administration requirements | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J044 | CHC52212 | Diploma of Community Services Coordination | Qualification |