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.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Develop a work plan for the organisation, unit or team | 1.1 Access strategic plans and identify priorities/issues for the work plan 1.2 Identify community priorities in consultation with the community 1.3 Prepare a work plan to address organisational and community priorities 1.4 Identify budget implications and seek funding to implement the plan 1.5 Promote work plan to affected staff |
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2. Prepare individual work plans | 2.1 Access the work plan and identify and record priorities/issues for individual workers 2.2 Develop individual plans in consultation with workers 2.3 Identify training needs of workers and seek resources to meet these needs 2.4 Incorporate review mechanisms to determine effectiveness of work performances under the plan 2.5 Finalise and document individual work plans according to organisation procedures and policies |
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3. Review work plans at individual and organisational, unit or team level | 3.1 Review plans in consultation with the community and staff implementing the plans 3.2 Identify strengths and areas for improvement within each plan 3.3 Adapt plans to reflect changes to government and organisational policies and community needs 3.4 Provide progress reports to key people within community and the organisation, including management and governance bodies, according to organisational procedures and policies |
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.
There must be evidence that the candidate has:
prepared at least one work plan for a whole organisation or for a team within an organisation, in line with priorities of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in relation to the provision of health services. The candidate should have effectively addressed strategic initiatives and business plans by:
accessing and analysing relevant information as a basis for planning, including budgets and previous planning documents
using culturally safe and appropriate communication skills to liaise with relevant staff member to determine scope, outcomes and focus of work plan
networking, negotiating and resolving conflict as required
communicating outcomes of the plan to relevant staff members to obtain feedback for review
adjusting the plan as appropriate
documenting the final work plan according to organisational procedures and policies
prepared work plans for at least three individual staff members to effectively address strategic initiatives and business plans arising out of the developed team or organisational work plan by:
using culturally safe and appropriate communication skills to liaise with each staff member to determine scope, outcomes and focus of the individual work plans
networking, negotiating and resolving conflict as required
identifying training opportunities as part of the work plan for each staff member
documenting each individual work plan according to organisational procedures and policies
reviewed the performance of at least one team/organisational work plan and at least one individual staff member plan by:
gaining feedback from community and staff as to the outcomes of the work plan
identifying successes and areas for improvement in each work plan
reporting outcomes of review as required by organisational procedures and policies.
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.
This includes knowledge of:
National Aboriginal Health Strategy
relevant up-to-date national policies and reports, such as ‘National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Oral Health Workshop – Report and Action Plan’
relevant organisational policy and guidelines
Commonwealth, state /territory and local government policies
existing strategic and work unit plans
community networks and planning processes
Skills must be demonstrated working:
in a health service or centre
as a senior member of and/or supervising a primary health care team
with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients.
In addition, simulations and scenarios must be used where the full range of contexts and situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely. These are situations relating to emergency or unplanned procedures where assessment in these circumstances would be unsafe or is impractical.
Simulated assessment environments must simulate the real-life working environment where these skills and knowledge would be performed, with all the relevant equipment and resources of that working environment.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Assessment must be undertaken by a workplace assessor who has expertise in this unit of competency and who is:
an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
or:
accompanied by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is a recognised member of the community with experience in primary health care