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 policies for health-related workplace | 1.1 Identify government policies that affect the workplace and its functions and document implications 1.2 Identify and document workplace policies needed to address government requirements 1.3 Discuss policy requirements with the community and associated health agencies to determine impact and contradictions with other primary health care policies and initiatives 1.4 Develop and/or revise policies in consultation with the community 1.5 Seek endorsement from key stakeholders for policy recommendations 1.6 Promote policies through organisation with training and other measures as necessary 1.7 Monitor and review workplace policies |
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2. Influence government policy development | 2.1 Identify and document government policies that result in service duplication or gaps in community needs 2.2 Develop strategies for influencing government policies in consultation with the community and health agencies 2.3 Represent views and needs of community to government 2.4 Discuss progress/outcome of representations with the community 2.5 Monitor and review strategies |
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:
developed workplace policies in relation to the provision of health services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities
contributed to government policy development and review on behalf of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
communicated clearly and effectively with the community and relevant authorities
represented the organisation, community and/or other positions in public speaking, meetings and in writing
written letters, submissions and reports to advocate for changes to government policy to promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health.
All performance evidence must be demonstrated at least once.
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’
organisation policies and guidelines
Commonwealth, state/territory government policies and local government policies
Skills must be demonstrated working:
in a health service or centre
as part of, and under the supervision of, a multidisciplinary primary health care team
with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
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.