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Support community participation and inclusion

Support community participation and inclusion

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCDIS322A
State Code
D2401
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
21/07/2014
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/07/2014
Nominal Hours
55
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to maximise the participation of a person with a disability into various community settings, functions and activities to enhance their psychosocial well being and lifestyle
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Support the person with a disability to engage with a social network and the broad community
  • 1.1 Identify interests, abilities and requirements of person with disability in order that they may engage with a social network
  • 1.2 Match relevant options, networks and services to requirements of person with disability
  • 1.3 Identify and access appropriate resources according to organisation policy and protocols
  • 1.4 Provide information about options available to person with disability and/or their advocate/s /carer
  • 1.5 Recognise and accommodate individual choices and cultural differences
2. Support strategies for community participation and inclusion according to individualised plan
  • 2.1 Support the person and, where appropriate their family, to implement strategies to address barriers to participation, according to the individualised plan
  • 2.2 Assist the person and, where appropriate their family, to identify and access community options that will meet needs identified in the individualised plan
  • 2.3 Support the person and, where appropriate their family, to access opportunities to establish connections through shared interests
  • 2.4 Assist the person, if appropriate, to become an active member of their local neighbourhood
  • 2.5 Provide the person and, where appropriate their family, the necessary supports for participation, according to the individualised plan
  • 2.6 Assist person with disability and, where appropriate their family to select activities that will enhance successful integration
  • 2.7 Provide support in a manner that provides a positive role model and promotes development and/or maintenance of the person's skills
  • 2.8 Identify aspects of involvement in the individualised plan outside scope of knowledge, skills and/or job role and seek appropriate support
  • 2.9 Identify strategies for community participation and inclusion that may require review and report to supervisor
3. Assist in minimising isolation for people with disabilities
  • 3.1 Assess physical barriers to participation and identify solutions with involvement of person with disability
  • 3.2 Recognise own limitations in addressing issues and seek advice when necessary
  • 3.3 Assist the person and, where appropriate their family, to implement strategies to address transport issues according to the individualised plan
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.


People with disabilities may include:
Individuals at any stage of the life span
Individuals living in the community, either alone or with family or carers
Individuals living in supported community accommodation
Prospective individuals to the service or services


Contexts may include:
An individual's own dwelling
Shared households or group dwellings
Specialist residential facilities
Community centres
Respite services
Supported employment venues
Community/government agencies


Social network may include:
Family groups
Support groups
Direct neighbourhood or local community
Work groups
Sports and other recreation groups
Age-related groups (youth or senior citizens)
Community centres
Clubs


Individualised plan may include:
Relevant stakeholders
Community inclusion goals
Strategies
Who is responsible for actioning
Review dates


Elements of inclusion best practice may include:
Person-centred support
Capacity thinking
Building alliances within the community
Create understanding
Open choices and opportunities
Raising expectations
Nurture relationships


Appropriate resources may include:
Specialised transport
Mobility aids
Communication aids
Personnel


Examples of physical entry and exit issues may include:
Kerbs
Lifts
Ramps
Lighting
Signs
Amenities
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
This unit will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
It is recommended that assessment or information for assessment will be conducted or gathered over a period of time and cover the normal range of workplace situation and settings


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
Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to:
appropriate workplace where assessment can take place
relevant organisation policy, protocols and procedures
equipment and resources normally used in the workplace


Method of assessment may include:
Observation in the workplace
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario analysis
Questioning
Role play simulation


Related units:
This unit should be assessed after or in conjunction with related units:
CHCDIS301A Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3124 CHCDIS6C Plan and implement community integration Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVC17 CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion Unit of competency