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Provide pastoral and spiritual care

Provide pastoral and spiritual care

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPAS004
State Code
OEK47
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
091703 - Religious Studies
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify specific issues and provide pastoral and spiritual support to a range of people. Work may be either in a paid or volunteer capacity, across a range of contexts.This unit applies to workers who operate under professional supervision and mentoring by senior workers or within the lines of authority of the organisation or belief system.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify ethical, spiritual and pastoral issues requiring support.
  • 1.1. Monitor the mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of people and community groups.
  • 1.2. Consult with the people and community groups to determine specific issues.
  • 1.3. Research issues and analyse to determine the needs of people and community groups.
  • 1.4. Analyse the situation of people and community groups to identify any immediate pastoral and spiritual care requirements.
  • 1.5. Liaise with supervisor and coordinating authority to develop a support plan.
2. Provide individual and community support.
  • 2.1. Establish a trusting and respectful interpersonal relationship with the person.
  • 2.2. Provide opportunity for the person to explore and discuss significant life events and attitudes.
  • 2.3. Provide meaningful ritual, symbol and action relevant to the person and their rights and needs.
  • 2.4. Provide support to significant others including family members and carers.
  • 2.5. Collaborate with person’s support networks, community or faith group for ongoing involvement and support.
  • 2.6. Assist other carers and community members to understand the role of pastoral and spiritual care workers.
  • 2.7. Engage in pastoral, ethical and spiritual discussions with people and community groups.
  • 2.8. Provide pastoral and spiritual support in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and ethical and moral guidelines.
  • 2.9. Identify issues beyond scope of role and escalate and refer according to organisational policies and procedures.
3. Review and reflect on pastoral and spiritual care.
  • 3.1. Review provision of support according to organisational standards, policies and procedures.
  • 3.2. Evaluate need for additional support and discuss with supervisor.
  • 3.3. Reflect on own performance and identify ways to improve own practice.
4. Participate in professional supervision.
  • 4.1. Give and receive feedback constructively and positively during supervision.
  • 4.2. Act on feedback in collaboration with supervisor and mentor.
  • 4.3. Seek advice on potential areas for personal and professional development.
5. Maintain records.
  • 5.1. Document a pastoral and spiritual care report according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 5.2. Maintain records according to organisational policies and procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVB53 CHCPAS002 Provide pastoral and spiritual care Unit of competency