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Facilitate couple processes in group work

Facilitate couple processes in group work

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDU012
State Code
AWB03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with individuals and couples in a group setting to facilitate the relational/emotional system in couples in order to bring about positive changeThis unit applies to practitioners who work in relationship education in the community services sector.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Facilitate couple interaction within the group environment
  • 1.1 Provide a clear introduction which establishes norms, goals, intended outcomes and learning processes for couples
  • 1.2 Create balance between opportunities for individual, couple and community participation, development and reflection
  • 1.3 Use strategies appropriate to the stage of couples’ relationship to promote couple discussion and decision-making
  • 1.4 Respond promptly and appropriately to couples displaying distress or concern in a manner that maximises safety and confidentiality for each individual
  • 1.5 Maintain an appropriate balance between stated program outcomes and the needs of each individual/couple
  • 1.6 Encourage exploration and discussion by challenging individual and couple knowledge, skills and values in a sensitive way
2. Use tools to explore couple relationships
  • 2.1 Use tools appropriate to the social, cultural and developmental stage of couples’ relationship according to program requirements
  • 2.2 Modify the use of the tools to accommodate individual couple needs, taking account of overall objectives
  • 2.3 Provide opportunities for the couple to consolidate their learning and to plan for transfer learning into their everyday contexts
3. Respond to presenting issues
  • 3.1 Respond to participants in a manner that is sensitive to severity of the presenting issue and specific needs of the client
  • 3.2 Manage interactions in a manner that ensures maximum consideration for the safety of clients, colleagues, self and others according to organisational procedures and duty of care requirements
  • 3.3 Manage interactions with, and responses to individuals and couples according to accepted practices of prevention and intervention
  • 3.4 Assess information obtained from clients to establish priorities for action and document according to organisation procedures
  • 3.5 Seek assistance from appropriate professionals when issues are identified as beyond own limitations and boundaries
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2492 CHCFAM413B Facilitate couple processes within group work Unit of competency
D2493 CHCFAM414B Use tools for exploring relationships Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWL8 CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services Qualification
BII6 CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services Qualification