Assessor Resource

CHCCOM001
Provide first point of contact

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to greet clients and exchange routine information, to prioritise the individual’s needs, and to respond to immediate needs.

This unit applies to service delivery in all community services and health contexts. Workers at this level work under supervision with limited responsibility.

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. Greet and observe people

1.1 Listen to and greet people accessing service in a pleasant, respectful and accepting way

1.2 Respond to distressed people in a relaxed and calm manner and seek assistance as required

1.3 Respond appropriately to diverse people and behaviour in line with organisation requirements

1.4 Discuss any concerns or problems with supervisor

2. Follow organisational procedures to collect routine client information

2.1 Collect and document identifying information in accordance with organisation and confidentiality requirements

2.2 Discuss reasons for contact with the service

2.3 Explain and uphold rights and responsibilities of the client and confirm understanding

3. Identify priority of need

3.1 Identify urgency and nature of need and refer in accordance with organisation guidelines

3.2 Identify and respond to issues of personal safety for self, clients and others in accordance with organisation procedures and scope of own role

3.3 Recognise situations beyond the scope of role and seek assistance

4. Provide service information

4.1 Provide client with current, relevant and culturally appropriate service information

4.2 Assist clients to contact other agencies or services as appropriate to obtain further information

4.3 Ask the client if information needs have been met and provide further assistance if required


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Greet and observe people

1.1 Listen to and greet people accessing service in a pleasant, respectful and accepting way

1.2 Respond to distressed people in a relaxed and calm manner and seek assistance as required

1.3 Respond appropriately to diverse people and behaviour in line with organisation requirements

1.4 Discuss any concerns or problems with supervisor

2. Follow organisational procedures to collect routine client information

2.1 Collect and document identifying information in accordance with organisation and confidentiality requirements

2.2 Discuss reasons for contact with the service

2.3 Explain and uphold rights and responsibilities of the client and confirm understanding

3. Identify priority of need

3.1 Identify urgency and nature of need and refer in accordance with organisation guidelines

3.2 Identify and respond to issues of personal safety for self, clients and others in accordance with organisation procedures and scope of own role

3.3 Recognise situations beyond the scope of role and seek assistance

4. Provide service information

4.1 Provide client with current, relevant and culturally appropriate service information

4.2 Assist clients to contact other agencies or services as appropriate to obtain further information

4.3 Ask the client if information needs have been met and provide further assistance if required

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
 
Listen to and greet people accessing service in a pleasant, respectful and accepting way 
Respond to distressed people in a relaxed and calm manner and seek assistance as required 
Respond appropriately to diverse people and behaviour in line with organisation requirements 
Discuss any concerns or problems with supervisor 
Collect and document identifying information in accordance with organisation and confidentiality requirements 
Discuss reasons for contact with the service 
Explain and uphold rights and responsibilities of the client and confirm understanding 
Identify urgency and nature of need and refer in accordance with organisation guidelines 
Identify and respond to issues of personal safety for self, clients and others in accordance with organisation procedures and scope of own role 
Recognise situations beyond the scope of role and seek assistance 
Provide client with current, relevant and culturally appropriate service information 
Assist clients to contact other agencies or services as appropriate to obtain further information 
Ask the client if information needs have been met and provide further assistance if required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CHCCOM001 - Provide first point of contact
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Student name:

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

CHCCOM001 - Provide first point of contact

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

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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