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.


Common disabilities associated with the rehabilitation industry may include but are not limited to:
Amputation
Musculo-skeletal disabilities
Neuromuscular disabilities
Spina bifida
Cerebal palsy
Spinal cord injury
Geriatrics
Congenital deformity
Range of impairments


Elementary social and behavioural aspects of disabilities may include but is not limited to:
Individual differences
Social isolation
Mobility restriction
Family issues
Change of role within family
Socialisation
Restrictions in relation to education, employment and recreation
Community attitudes
Community and support services
Impact of aging
Challenging behaviours


Rights of people with a disability includes:
Legislative rights
Access and equity principles
Client participation
Freedom from discrimination
Privacy
Confidentiality
Access to complaint mechanisms
The right to be treated in a dignified and safe manner


Environmental influences may include:
Family support
Community attitudes
Community support services
Building access

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 competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity 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 health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of 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 health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Resources essential for assessment include:
access to relevant supporting health professionals
access to appropriate workplace for assessment


Method of assessment
Observation in the workplace
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning verbal and written
Role play/simulation