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Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change

Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPOP402C
State Code
D8454
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis unit recognises the importance of behaviour as a health determinant within the context of broader social determinants of healthIt aims to develop skills to analyse behaviour that impacts health and ways in which to reinforce or change them to promote health
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify behaviour that impacts negatively on health and assess readiness for change
  • 1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of social determinants of health and specific influences on individual's behaviour
  • 1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of environmental factors that restrain change
  • 1.3 Identify behavioural health determinants
  • 1.4 Assess motivation, commitment and confidence levels to change attitudes, beliefs and behaviour in collaboration with other team members and or/ stakeholders
  • 1.5 Reinforce positive beliefs and behaviour
  • 1.6 Consider unintended consequences of desired behaviour and incorporate into the plan
2. Develop and implement plan for behaviour change
  • 2.1 Factor into the plan the contribution existing organisations and infrastructure can make towards facilitating individual behaviour change
  • 2.2 Fully explore the opportunity for collaborative partnerships to implement the plan
  • 2.3 Identify pro-active strategies to support behavioural change based on behaviour change models, research available and consultations with experts and/or stakeholders
  • 2.4 Document a plan and implement in consultation with the individual involved
  • 2.5 Construct an evaluation plan/strategy in consultation with the individual involved
3. Monitor and review progress
  • 3.1 Identify the most appropriate methods of data collection for recording behaviour
  • 3.2 Collect, summarise and review data related to individual behaviour
  • 3.3 Assess changes in behaviour in collaboration with the individual involved and other experts as may be necessary
  • 3.4 Assess effectiveness of plan in collaboration with other experts and/or stakeholders
  • 3.5 Publish and report results of behaviour change strategies in relevant form
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.


Individual behaviours that influence health outcome may include:
Diet
Physical activity
Alcohol consumption
Drug intake
Stress mediating activities
Smoking


Selected behaviour change models may include but are not restricted to:
Health belief model
Behaviour change models
Motivational change models
Social cognitive model
Theory of planned behaviour


Sources of information for the relationship between individual behaviour and health outcome may include:
Literature from population health and related disciplines such as published books, papers and reports
Demographic data and information
Socio-economic data and information
Data and information from health research and health studies
Expert informants
National, state and local health policy documents and implementation guidelines


Organisations may include
Divisions of population health or public health units
Community health services
Specific programs
Local government services
Aboriginal health Services
Non government health promotion programs e.g. Cancer Council, Heart Foundation, Asthma Association


Infrastructure may include:
Transport routes
Recreational facilities


A range of resources may include:
Print
Electronic resources
Workshops


Contextual influences on individual health mayinclude the following:
Socioeconomic status
Age
Education level
Ethnic background
Geographical location
Disability
Sexual identity
Early childhood experience and environment
Housing security
Access to transport
Employment status
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
Consideration should be given to assessing consistency of performance over a period of time


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:
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the classroom environment
Assessment may contain a theoretical emphasis.
Access to:
a range of government and non government policy documents and reports and statistics
journals, books and external expertise
documents and other materials (charters, declarations, discussion papers, etc.) from international conferences on population health
organisation policies and procedures


Method of assessment may include:
Observation of performance
Written tasks
Interviewing and questioning
Formal appraisal systems
Staff client feedback
Portfolio/CV
Supporting statement of supervisors
Evidence of relevant work experience/formal or informal learning
Case studies and scenarios as a basis for the discussion of issues in facilitating learning and individual behaviour change
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9458 HLTPOP402B Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ50 HLTPOP014 Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change Unit of competency