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CHCAOD006
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm, conduct and monitor intervention strategies to address alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues.

This unit applies to workers who provide support to people with AOD issues within the scope of an established individual treatment plan. Interventions would be ongoing and be conducted under the guidance of a supervisor.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Prepare for intervention

1.1 Interpret intervention requirements from the individual treatment plans

1.2 Identify and organise support resources required for the intervention

1.3 Plan the intervention, in line with client needs and treatment plan

2. Confirm intervention requirements with client

2.1 Describe features of the intervention and how it can be used effectively

2.2 Confirm client understanding of the intervention

2.3 Report any misunderstanding or confusion experienced by the client to a supervisor

2.4 Obtain consent before commencing the intervention

3. Conduct intervention

3.1 Guide and support the client to participate in the intervention as defined in the treatment plan

3.2 Provide feedback to the client to reinforce their understanding of intervention and progress

3.3 Identify and manage any issues the client is having with the intervention

3.4 Work collaboratively with others and seek assistance when the client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge

4. Monitor and record activities

4.1 Provide progress feedback to supervisor identifying successes, difficulties and concerns the client is experiencing with the intervention

4.2 Implement variations to the intervention under guidance from supervisor

4.3 Clearly document information about the intervention and its progress

4.4 Provide progress feedback to client

4.5 Identify the need for referral to other services and take action in consultation with supervisor

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Prepare for intervention

1.1 Interpret intervention requirements from the individual treatment plans

1.2 Identify and organise support resources required for the intervention

1.3 Plan the intervention, in line with client needs and treatment plan

2. Confirm intervention requirements with client

2.1 Describe features of the intervention and how it can be used effectively

2.2 Confirm client understanding of the intervention

2.3 Report any misunderstanding or confusion experienced by the client to a supervisor

2.4 Obtain consent before commencing the intervention

3. Conduct intervention

3.1 Guide and support the client to participate in the intervention as defined in the treatment plan

3.2 Provide feedback to the client to reinforce their understanding of intervention and progress

3.3 Identify and manage any issues the client is having with the intervention

3.4 Work collaboratively with others and seek assistance when the client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge

4. Monitor and record activities

4.1 Provide progress feedback to supervisor identifying successes, difficulties and concerns the client is experiencing with the intervention

4.2 Implement variations to the intervention under guidance from supervisor

4.3 Clearly document information about the intervention and its progress

4.4 Provide progress feedback to client

4.5 Identify the need for referral to other services and take action in consultation with supervisor

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Interpret intervention requirements from the individual treatment plans 
Identify and organise support resources required for the intervention 
Plan the intervention, in line with client needs and treatment plan 
Describe features of the intervention and how it can be used effectively 
Confirm client understanding of the intervention 
Report any misunderstanding or confusion experienced by the client to a supervisor 
Obtain consent before commencing the intervention 
Guide and support the client to participate in the intervention as defined in the treatment plan 
Provide feedback to the client to reinforce their understanding of intervention and progress 
Identify and manage any issues the client is having with the intervention 
Work collaboratively with others and seek assistance when the client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge 
Provide progress feedback to supervisor identifying successes, difficulties and concerns the client is experiencing with the intervention 
Implement variations to the intervention under guidance from supervisor 
Clearly document information about the intervention and its progress 
Provide progress feedback to client 
Identify the need for referral to other services and take action in consultation with supervisor 

Forms

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