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Plan and provide advanced behaviour support

Plan and provide advanced behaviour support

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCICS404A
State Code
D2571
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/05/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/11/2010
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
24/11/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to understand the influence and purpose of behaviour, assess problem behaviour, develop multi-element support plans and response plans and utilise appropriate strategies to reduce inappropriate behaviour
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Demonstrate understanding of the influence and purpose of behaviour
  • 1.1 Apply understanding of what influences an individual's behaviour
  • 1.2 Demonstrate awareness of the purpose of an individual's behaviour
  • 1.3 Identify the communicative function of the behaviour
  • 1.4 Identify pro-active strategies to support behavioural change
  • 1.5 Develop pro-active strategies to support behavioural change and/or to manage challenging behaviours
  • 1.6 Consult with appropriate team members regarding the development of behaviour support plans
  • 1.7 Identify setting events and take appropriate action to adapt/redirect
2. Assess problem behaviour
  • 2.1 Identify specific behavioural stimuli/function for data collection
  • 2.2 Select most appropriate method of data collection for recording behaviour
  • 2.3 Collect and summarise data related to individual behaviour
  • 2.4 Observe and record type, frequency and triggers of behaviour likely to put the person and/or others at risk of harm
  • 2.5 Observe and record environmental context of behaviour likely to put the person and/or others at risk of harm
  • 2.6 Observe and record person's emotional well being in the context of behaviour likely to put the person and/or others at risk of harm
  • 2.7 Observe and record person's health status in the context of behaviour likely to put the person and/or others at risk of harm
  • 2.8 Observe and record person's medication in the context of behaviour likely to put the person and/or others at risk of harm
  • 2.9 Appropriately facilitate the involvement of others in the assessment process
  • 2.10 Facilitate the process of functional and/or cognitive assessment for individuals
3. Develop multi-element support plans to meet individual needs
  • 3.1 Analyse data and observations
  • 3.2 Appropriately identify proactive support strategies
  • 3.3 Ensure support plans reflect respect, dignity, rights and personal choices and preferences and goals of the individual
  • 3.4 Where required, ensure plans address impaired social judgement and decision-making capacity and use a directive approach to setting limits/boundaries
  • 3.5 Effectively consult with team and stakeholders
  • 3.6 Develop formalised support plan
  • 3.7 Implement, monitor and record support plan
  • 3.8 Review support plans and modify as required in consultation with appropriate staff
4. Develop an individual response plan
  • 4.1 Use data and other information to develop an individual response plan
  • 4.2 Identify active strategies as a part of the response plan
  • 4.3 Identify the least intrusive effective active strategy e.g. redirect the person wherever possible
  • 4.4 Identify reactive strategies according to duty of care, ethical and legal requirements
  • 4.5 Identify reactive strategies that maintain the dignity of the person
  • 4.6 Identify crisis response plans according to duty of care, ethical and legal requirements
  • 4.7 Include in the plan appropriate support for the person after the episode
  • 4.8 Follow organisation policies and procedures related to behaviour support
5. Monitor effectiveness of response plan
  • 5.1 Monitor strategies to determine effectiveness in developing and maintaining positive and adaptive responses
  • 5.2 Monitor strategies to determine reduction of risk of harm to the person and others
  • 5.3 Monitor strategies to determine level of intrusion on person's dignity and self-esteem
6. Complete documentation
  • 6.1 Comply with the organisation's reporting requirements
  • 6.2 Complete documentation according to organisation policy and protocols
  • 6.3 Maintain documentation in a manner consistent with reporting requirements
  • 6.4 File documentation organisation policy and protocols
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3889 CHCDIS16B Provide advanced behaviour support Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC926 CHCICS404B Plan and provide advanced behaviour support Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D280 CHC40308 Certificate IV in Disability Qualification
D327 CHC60108 Advanced Diploma of Disability Work Qualification