Assessor Resource

CHCAL523D
Manage home based care administration requirements

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to workers involved in family day care

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to manage home based care administration requirements

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains Employability Skills




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Evidence must include observation of performance in the work environment or in a simulated work setting

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 include access to:

an appropriate workplace or to an accurately simulated workplace environment where assessment can take place

equipment and resources normally used in the workplace

Method of assessment may include:

Observations

Questioning

Evidence gathered from the workplace environment

Demonstration over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include knowledge of:

Quality care outcomes

State/territory legislative requirements

Guidelines of scheme

Procedures for supplementary payments

Approval and re approval processes

Relevant accreditation principles (e.g. QIAS) and service standards

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Monitor workers to ensure compliance with legislative and service requirements

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.

Criteria for approval may include:

Safety of home

Health/medical condition of care providers

Police checks

Contract process may be between:

Care provider and parent/s

Scheme and parent/s

Requirements may include:

Regulations

Guidelines and procedures of scheme

Insurance requirements

Legislation

Participation agreements

Codes of conduct in state regulations

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Investigate prospective care providers according to criteria of the scheme 
Grant approval according to procedures of the scheme and to maintain quality of care provided 
Facilitate contract process within legislative requirements 
Deal with breaches of approval conditions according to guidelines of the scheme 
Record positions for care and times and hours available and keep up to date 
Inform parents of places available and carers that suit parental criteria and the child's needs 
Monitor the number of children in care at any one time is and develop strategies as needed 
Monitor workers to ensure they comply with legislative and service requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CHCAL523D - Manage home based care administration requirements
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Assessment Record Sheet

CHCAL523D - Manage home based care administration requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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