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Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach

Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCDIS009
State Code
AVC11
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and review formal and informal ongoing skills development, in collaboration with a person with disability and incorporate into the person’s individualised plan. This unit applies to workers in varied disability contexts. Work performed requires a range of well developed, person-centred skills where some discretion and judgement is required and workers will take responsibility for their own outputs.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. Identify individual skill development needs
  • 1.1 Identify the person with disability’s skill development needs using a person-centred approach
  • 1.2 Document development needs in line with organisation program guidelines
  • 1.3 Identify skills development opportunities in collaboration with the person and/or family and/or carer and/or other relevant person for inclusion in the individualised plan
  • 1.4 Make referrals to other staff or specialist services according to the persons needs
2. Plan person-centred, ongoing skill development
  • 2.1 Use appropriate communication techniques to engage the person in identifying learning goals
  • 2.2 Identify a range of learning strategies and opportunities to address the person’s goals
  • 2.3 Develop formal ongoing skills development activities using a person-centred approach and, where appropriate, in conjunction with other relevant personnel
  • 2.4 Document ongoing skills development in the person’s individualised plan
3. Implement person-centred, ongoing skills development strategies
  • 3.1 Work with the person to implement ongoing skills development strategies in a manner that is respectful, motivating and empowering
  • 3.2 Inform and support colleagues and relevant others to implement person-centred ongoing skills development in line with the person’s individualised plan
  • 3.3 Access and utilise equipment and resources as required to facilitate the learning process
  • 3.4 Document outcomes in the person’s individualised plan
4. Evaluate skills development and review plan
  • 4.1 Monitor the person’s development and provide feedback to the person and/or carer and/or relevant other regarding progress towards objectives and goals
  • 4.2 Evaluate effectiveness of ongoing skills development using the person’s records and update plan to meet changing needs of the person
  • 4.3 Identify opportunities for ongoing skill development
5. Identify and implement incidental learning opportunities to enhance skills development
  • 5.1 Identify situations that can act as potential informal learning opportunities and encourage learning
  • 5.2 Provide appropriate constructive advice to the person and/or family and/or carer and/or relevant other as soon as possible in appropriate format
  • 5.3 Provide encouragement when the person takes initiative in learning situations
  • 5.4 Withdraw support to an appropriate level in order to encourage experiential learning and development
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2405 CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEI04 CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach Unit of competency