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Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care

Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPAS003
State Code
OEJ59
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
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for pastoral and spiritual care work either within a specific belief system or in a non-denominational context. Work may be paid or in a volunteer capacity.This unit applies to workers who operate under professional supervision and mentoring by senior workers or under relevant lines of authority within 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. Prepare for pastoral and spiritual care work.
  • 1.1. Identify responsibilities in relation to legislative and regulatory requirements for pastoral and spiritual care work.
  • 1.2. Identify scope of job role and own responsibilities for pastoral and spiritual care work according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.3. Identify requirements of relevant professional, legal and ethical standards for pastoral and spiritual care work.
  • 1.4. Identify rights and responsibilities of self, employer, persons, families and carers.
  • 1.5. Interact with and assist the person to understand the role of pastoral and spiritual care workers.
2. Identify pastoral and spiritual care networks and resources.
  • 2.1. Identify existing and potential opportunities for referral in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.2. Establish relationships with referral networks.
  • 2.3. Gather information from internal and external resources to support pastoral and spiritual care work.
  • 2.4. Prepare a list of pastoral and spiritual care resources.
3. Establish professional supervision.
  • 3.1. Determine supervision and mentoring requirements of role in consultation with supervisor.
  • 3.2. Establish rapport and work with supervisor or mentor to build trust.
  • 3.3. Receive and act on feedback to improve pastoral care work.
  • 3.4. Review own communication with supervisor or mentor to advance professional development.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVB54 CHCPAS001 Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care Unit of competency