Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 9:53 PM AWST
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Assist government service recipients with complex needs
Assist government service recipients with complex needs
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGSD008
PSPGSD008
State Code
AWV09
AWV09
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to assist users of government services who have complex needs. It includes engaging users, and developing and maintaining working partnerships with others who may assist users, to increase their level of economic and social participation.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously in consultation with others, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Engage government service recipients with complex needs
- 1.1 Identify and address complex barriers to participation.
- 1.2 Identify goals and opportunities in consultation with government service recipients.
- 1.3 Support service recipients to participate as fully as possible.
- 1.4 Negotiate and develop individualised plans with recipients and monitor and support progress.
- 1.5 Establish collaborative working relationships with specialists to assess barriers and capacity to participate.
- 1.6 Facilitate collaboration between internal specialists to deliver an integrated service in complex situations.
2. Develop and maintain working partnerships
- 2.1 Establish personal liaison with local providers, service delivery agents or partners, and make personal referrals to them in accordance with needs.
- 2.2 Develop and maintain relationships with external providers who can assist government service recipients increase their level of economic and social participation.
- 2.3 Establish and maintain community partnerships, including the undertaking of ongoing outreach work.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C8140 | PSPGSD408A | Assist government service recipients with complex needs | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODW42 | PSPGSD018 | Assist government service recipients with complex needs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZX9 | PSP40116 | Certificate IV in Government | Qualification |