Assessor Resource

CHCECE027
Promote equity in access to the service

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to actively promote a service and engage and enhance participation of underrepresented or equity groups.

The unit applies to educators who work with children in a variety of education and care services.

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 specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element.

1. Monitor the use of the service

1.1 Analyse attendance patterns and calculate percentages of children from local community who are under represented in using the service

1.2 Set ratio targets for increased use of service by those under represented and collaborate with all relevant parties to monitor progress

1.3 Calculate the achievement of these targets

2. Develop and implement strategies to enhance participation of under represented groups

2.1 Identify and implement strategies for engagement with client groups

2.2 Promote services to the range of client groups by providing information in relevant formats

2.3 Establish feedback processes to enable people to provide information about their experiences accessing the service

2.4 Identify barriers and implement strategies to address them

2.5 Critically evaluate service practices and policies against access and equity principles and recommend changes as necessary

2.6 Implement strategies in collaboration with all relevant parties

3. Convey the eligibility criteria clearly

3.1 Identify and communicate funding program eligibility criteria

3.2 Identify and communicate organisation eligibility criteria

3.3 Identify any client groups that must be given priority according to guidelines

3.4 Provide a clear statement of who can and who can not access the service

3.5 Communicate reasons for eligibility criteria of the service

4. Determine eligibility and priority for the service and communicate the decision effectively

4.1 Gather sufficient information on applicant and determine eligibility and priority

4.2 Clearly explain decision, reasons and waiting list procedures

4.3 If the person is ineligible for service, explain appeal process or alternative options

4.4 Refer to more appropriate service as required

5. Review outcomes

5.1 Monitor and evaluate strategies to enhance participation of underrepresented groups

5.2 Collaborate with relevant parties to identify and implement improvements


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element.

1. Monitor the use of the service

1.1 Analyse attendance patterns and calculate percentages of children from local community who are under represented in using the service

1.2 Set ratio targets for increased use of service by those under represented and collaborate with all relevant parties to monitor progress

1.3 Calculate the achievement of these targets

2. Develop and implement strategies to enhance participation of under represented groups

2.1 Identify and implement strategies for engagement with client groups

2.2 Promote services to the range of client groups by providing information in relevant formats

2.3 Establish feedback processes to enable people to provide information about their experiences accessing the service

2.4 Identify barriers and implement strategies to address them

2.5 Critically evaluate service practices and policies against access and equity principles and recommend changes as necessary

2.6 Implement strategies in collaboration with all relevant parties

3. Convey the eligibility criteria clearly

3.1 Identify and communicate funding program eligibility criteria

3.2 Identify and communicate organisation eligibility criteria

3.3 Identify any client groups that must be given priority according to guidelines

3.4 Provide a clear statement of who can and who can not access the service

3.5 Communicate reasons for eligibility criteria of the service

4. Determine eligibility and priority for the service and communicate the decision effectively

4.1 Gather sufficient information on applicant and determine eligibility and priority

4.2 Clearly explain decision, reasons and waiting list procedures

4.3 If the person is ineligible for service, explain appeal process or alternative options

4.4 Refer to more appropriate service as required

5. Review outcomes

5.1 Monitor and evaluate strategies to enhance participation of underrepresented groups

5.2 Collaborate with relevant parties to identify and implement improvements

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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
 
Analyse attendance patterns and calculate percentages of children from local community who are under represented in using the service 
Set ratio targets for increased use of service by those under represented and collaborate with all relevant parties to monitor progress 
Calculate the achievement of these targets 
Identify and implement strategies for engagement with client groups 
Promote services to the range of client groups by providing information in relevant formats 
Establish feedback processes to enable people to provide information about their experiences accessing the service 
Identify barriers and implement strategies to address them 
Critically evaluate service practices and policies against access and equity principles and recommend changes as necessary 
Implement strategies in collaboration with all relevant parties 
Identify and communicate funding program eligibility criteria 
Identify and communicate organisation eligibility criteria 
Identify any client groups that must be given priority according to guidelines 
Provide a clear statement of who can and who can not access the service 
Communicate reasons for eligibility criteria of the service 
Gather sufficient information on applicant and determine eligibility and priority 
Clearly explain decision, reasons and waiting list procedures 
If the person is ineligible for service, explain appeal process or alternative options 
Refer to more appropriate service as required 
Monitor and evaluate strategies to enhance participation of underrepresented groups 
Collaborate with relevant parties to identify and implement improvements 

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