Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:03 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:03 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients
Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCED311A
CHCCED311A
State Code
D2258
D2258
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/08/2010
Field of Education
060307 - Community Nursing
Original Release Date
13/08/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to communicate with and provide information to others in the area of sexual and reproductive health in one to one or small group environments
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maximise personal effectiveness
- 1.1 Participate in personal and professional development activities to ensure own attitudes and values are identified
- 1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of own values and attitudes on client service delivery
- 1.3 Participate in appropriate skills development activities
- 1.4 Develop and implement strategies which enable delivery of a service to clients that ensures attitudes and values are not imposed on clients
- 1.5 Demonstrate acceptance of human rights and responsibilities in line with own work role
2. Employ appropriate techniques with clients
- 2.1 Ensure all interactions with clients demonstrate respect and dignity for their rights
- 2.2 Employ a range of non-verbal and verbal techniques to ensure own attitudes and values are not communicated to or imposed on clients and clients feel their attitudes and values are respected
- 2.3 Provide referrals in situations where own personal and professional abilities do not match client needs
- 2.4 Apply an appropriate model of sexuality development in assessing clients needs
- 2.5 Provide information about relevant legal issues in appropriate situations
- 2.6 Operate in accordance with legal obligations to ensure compliance with duty of care obligations
- 2.7 Develop and implement strategies which facilitate clients to express their own attitudes and values
3. Provide information about sexual and reproductive health
- 3.1 Undertake planning to ensure client needs will be met by the information to be provided
- 3.2 Provide sexuality information in a non-judgemental way
- 3.3 Ensure clients are provided with appropriate information which is age and culturally appropriate
- 3.4 Routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the information offered and review approach and activities accordingly
- 3.5 Provide appropriate and relevant resources and materials to maximise effectiveness of information and ensure clients are provided with accurate information to enable them to maintain their sexual health
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.
Impact of attitudes and values may be via:
Body language
Verbal
Choice of contact
Choice of activities
Structure of group dynamics
Attitudes and values include in relation to:
Sexual orientation
Sexuality and ageing
Sexuality and disability
Sexual harassment
Evaluate refers to:
Client survey instruments
Seeking verbal feedback and affirmation from clients
Follow up interviews with clients, their family and carers
Information may be provided as part of education programs relating to, for example:
HIV
Hepatitis
Sexually transmitted infections
Safe sex practices
Human reproduction
Pregnancy
Contraception
Sexual health
Relationships and intimacy
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.
Impact of attitudes and values may be via:
Body language
Verbal
Choice of contact
Choice of activities
Structure of group dynamics
Attitudes and values include in relation to:
Sexual orientation
Sexuality and ageing
Sexuality and disability
Sexual harassment
Evaluate refers to:
Client survey instruments
Seeking verbal feedback and affirmation from clients
Follow up interviews with clients, their family and carers
Information may be provided as part of education programs relating to, for example:
HIV
Hepatitis
Sexually transmitted infections
Safe sex practices
Human reproduction
Pregnancy
Contraception
Sexual health
Relationships and intimacy
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 unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Competency must be demonstrated in a real work environment
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance across contexts applicable to the work environment
Consistency in performance should consider the work environment, worker's role and responsibilities in the workplace
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights 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 issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on 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 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines
Method of assessment:
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons
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 unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Competency must be demonstrated in a real work environment
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance across contexts applicable to the work environment
Consistency in performance should consider the work environment, worker's role and responsibilities in the workplace
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights 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 issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on 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 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines
Method of assessment:
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2998 | CHCCED301A | Facilitate provisions of information to clients in the area of sexual and reproductive health. | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVC02 | CHCEDU003 | Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D285 | CHC40808 | Certificate IV in Community Development | Qualification |
| J037 | CHC50612 | Diploma of Community Services Work | Qualification |
| D284 | CHC40708 | Certificate IV in Community Services Work | Qualification |