Elements and Performance Criteria

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.


Special needsmay include:
Those associated with:
potential for self-harm
disability
literacy level
travel
childcare
cultural influences or protocols


Pre-group assessmentmay include but is not limited to:
Phone interview
One-on-one discussions
Referral information


Conditions potentially incompatible with program objectives may include:
Mental illness
Domestic and family violence issues
Drug and alcohol abuse
Incompatibility with selection criteria
Language, literacy, numeracy and education abilities prevent effective engagement with program and achievement of program outcomes


Selection criteria may include
Location
Life circumstances or situations
Relevance to target issues
Age
Gender
Ability to commit to group process
Suitability for intervention focus


Boundaries and limitations of program may include:
That the program is designed to touch on many issues but not cover them in depth and is not designed to:
provide counselling
act as a support group
act as a forum for story telling
deal with advocacy issues


Presentation toolsmay include:
Overhead projector
Whiteboard
Flip paper
Butcher's paper
Powerpoint presentations
Case studies, scenarios
Pictures, photographs, diagrams


Support servicesmay include but is not limited to:
Other professionals within own service
Other programs offered by own or other services
Self-help/support groups
Counselling services
Alcohol and other drug support services
Mental health support services
Domestic and family violence support services
Financial assistance and counselling services
Child Support Agency
Family Magistrate Service
Centrelink/Family Assistance Office
Mediation centres
Australian Taxation Office
Family Court of Australia
Phone support services, e.g. Mensline
Family relationship centres
Other agencies providing support and counselling
Websites for example MENDS and Parenting Children
Stepfamily Association of Australia

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 in the application of the planning, delivery and review of short, structured programs within identified resources including timeframes
Evidence of competency in this unit will need to be assessed over a period of time in order to gather evidence of performance
This will include contexts applicable to the work environment, such as actual or simulated workplace situations involving a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary forms of evidence
Assessment must confirm sufficient ability to deliver short, structured programs to groups


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 simulation of realistic workplace setting where assessment can take place


Method of assessment:
Evidence for assessment of competence may be gathered by appropriate combination of the following:
demonstration of competency within the working environment through the facilitation of short structured groups selected through appropriate application of a selection process
realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'what if?' scenarios, case presentations, written assessment
observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questions on essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a period of time and/or in a number of locations, any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language barriers other than English
Where the candidate has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role


Related units:
This unit is to be assessed after or in conjunction with the following related unit of competency:
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities