Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement explains the scope and context of the unit of competency allowing for differences between workplaces. The scope of variables chosen for training and assessment requirements will depend on the particular work situation.

Significant others include:
Family
Friends
Other support people and advocates
Carers

Relevant information includes:
Written and verbal records
Observations
Requests

Implementation of the support procedures may be evaluated through:
Observation
Reviewing objectives and outcomes of procedures
Feedback from people with disabilities and their significant others

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects of assessment, and the essential knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency in this unit. The Evidence Guide is an integral part of the assessment of competency and it should be read carefully in conjunction with the Range Statement, elements and performance criteria.

Critical aspects of assessment:
Ability to match client support requirements with support procedures
Effectiveness of support procedures and worker's ability to evaluate effectiveness

Essential knowledge:
Role and responsibilities of self and others in the organisation
Impact of disability on person with disability
Impact of disabilities upon people with disabilities
Assessment processes
Support procedures for daily living
Program planning
Basic training processes
Depending on the work role or services provided, specific knowledge of particular groups or issues may be required. See additional information for assessors regarding the following:
Alcohol and other drugs abuse
Cultural and linguistic diversity
Risk of self harm
Women
Men
Community education
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Mental health
Acquired brain injury

Essential skills:
Communication
Casework assessment skills
Program design and planning
Informal or formal training

Resource implications:
Access to a relevant workplace or an appropriately simulated environment where assessment may take place.

Consistency in performance:
Consistency in performance should consider the requirements of particular support procedures.

Context of assessment:
This unit is best assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of conditions.