Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:00 AM AWST
23/07/2026 1:00 AM AWST
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Support self-directed physical health and wellbeing
Support self-directed physical health and wellbeing
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPW407A
CHCPW407A
State Code
WC991
WC991
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/07/2014
Field of Education
060305 - Mental Health Nursing
Original Release Date
14/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure mental health services respond to the physical and sexual health and wellbeing of individuals.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Provide information, referral and support
- 1.1 Identify and respond to the presentation of iatrogenic effects in the delivery of services
- 1.2 Identify and respond to individual rights, choices and approach to self-care
- 1.3 Support individual to be self-determining regarding their physical and sexual health, iatrogenic effects and wellbeing
- 1.4 Source and provide resources that will enable the individual to make informed choices regarding physical and sexual health, iatrogenic effects and wellbeing
- 1.5 Refer individual to appropriate health and other services for additional information and support
- 1.6 Support individual to access and participate in comprehensive and/or specialist health checks and/or complementary care services as desired
- 1.7 Support individual to develop strategies to facilitate their identified wellbeing choices and manage any iatrogenic effects
Work collaboratively with the individual and service providers
- 2.1 Assist individual to identify activities and services of choice to enhance or maintain physical and sexual health, wellbeing and natural supports
- 2.2 Assist individual to identify and address potential barriers to physical and sexual health and wellbeing activities
- 2.3 Support individual to access and participate in physical health and wellbeing activities on an ongoing basis
- 2.4 Support individual to monitor, review, adjust, and consider their physical and sexual health and wellbeing requirements on an ongoing basis
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.
Potential barriers may include:
limited activity options available in the area
limited access to information about available options
insufficient resources to participate in identified options
Potential barriers may include:
limited activity options available in the area
limited access to information about available options
insufficient resources to participate in identified options
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
This unit is best assessed on the job or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of conditions
Consistency in performance should consider the requirements of the particular workplace context
The candidate must show evidence that they have sourced and provided information and worked with individuals and service providers
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.
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
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally and linguistically 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
In recognition of particular issues facing culturally and linguistically [CALD] diverse communities, workers should be aware of cultural and current issues impacting on CALD groups
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
Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to a workplace or simulated workplace where assessment may occur
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, or other appropriate persons
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
This unit is best assessed on the job or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of conditions
Consistency in performance should consider the requirements of the particular workplace context
The candidate must show evidence that they have sourced and provided information and worked with individuals and service providers
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.
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
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally and linguistically 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
In recognition of particular issues facing culturally and linguistically [CALD] diverse communities, workers should be aware of cultural and current issues impacting on CALD groups
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
Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to a workplace or simulated workplace where assessment may occur
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, or other appropriate persons
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