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.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify client needs within the Eat for Health Program. | 1.1 Consider and confirm client goals, expectations and preferences using suitable questioning techniques. 1.2 Identify current sedentary and incidental physical activity patterns of client. 1.3 Explain benefits of combining regular moderate intensity physical activity and healthy eating. 1.4 Explain limitations as a personal trainer in providing the Eat for Health Program to a client. 1.5 Refer client to an Accredited Practising Dietitian or Accredited Sports Dietitian, as required. |
2. Develop client profiles of food choices and eating patterns. | 2.1 Determine daily eating patterns of client in format of the Australian Dietary Guidelines. 2.2 Identify influences of food choices using the Eat for Health Educator Guide. |
3. Provide eating pattern and health status information. | 3.1 Compare client eating patterns with recommendations in the Eat for Health Educator Guide. 3.2 Provide feedback on eating patterns and alignment with Australian Dietary Guidelines to client. 3.3 Discuss advantages and disadvantages of eating patterns using the Eat for Health Educator Guide. |
4. Influence healthier eating patterns. | 4.1 Assist client to make changes to eating patterns to more closely align with their goals using the template for adapting the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. 4.2 Educate client regarding food labels to support healthy choices using the Eat for Health Educator Guide. 4.3 Maintain records of all assistance provided to client. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role. This must include period(s) totalling at least five hours comprising at least five different client contact sessions, and:
identify the daily eating patterns of at least five clients in the format of the Australian Dietary Guidelines
compare each client’s eating patterns with the recommendations in the Eat for Health Educator Guide relative to their goals, body composition, lifestyle group, and current level of physical activity, using Foundation and Total Diets
provide suggestions for achieving healthy dietary patterns to each client in accordance with the Eat for Health Educator Guide
apply organisational policies and procedures and legal and ethical limitations to client contact sessions:
maintain client confidentiality
maintain clear and accurate records of client consultations
identify the need for and prepare referrals for at least five clients to an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian and/or medical practitioner as required:
clients who have specific dietary requirements or dietary concerns
clients who are not achieving their goals when following the Australian Dietary Guidelines
clients who need support regarding attitudes to eating.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
purpose and use of the Australian Dietary Guidelines:
food groups
guidelines
Australian guide to healthy eating and the template for adaptation for clients
purpose and use of the Eat for Health Program and Eat for Health Educator Guide to:
support implementation of the Australian Dietary Guidelines
use concepts such as the Foundation Diet and Total Diet that assist clients to plan healthy eating
how to read and understand food labels to support healthy food choices according to the Eat for Health Educator Guide
how to use the template for adapting the Australian guide to healthy eating to assist clients to make informed food choices
role of Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian and General Practitioner for referring clients
referral requirements for:
clients with very high volume or high intensity training loads, or participation in organised sport,
clients with specific or special dietary needs
clients seeking information or advice about:
dietary trends
fad or popular diets
nutritional supplementation
sports foods
ergogenic aids
scope of practice of a personal trainer in regards to providing nutritional information
the modelling of Foundation diets on a weekly basis in the Eat for Health Educator Guide allowing for flexibility in their daily implementation
the benefits of combining healthy eating and moderate physical activity
use of the Eat for Health Program, within Scope of Practice, according to the lifestyle group and different levels of physical activity:
sedentary activities
light activities
moderate activities
vigorous activities.
Skills must be demonstrated in:
a fitness industry workplace or simulated environment with clients with real or simulated healthy eating and fitness goals.
Assessment must ensure access to:
documented organisational policies and procedures related to providing nutrition information.
Assessment must ensure use of:
industry endorsed scope of practice for a personal trainer
current healthy information resources:
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) – Australian Dietary Guidelines
Eat for Health Educator Guide
workplace documents and systems for the documenting of client consultation and referral letters
learning and assessment tools validated by:
an Accredited Practising Dietitian or an Accredited Sports Dietitian with at least two consecutive years experience in clinical practice
clients and medical or allied health professionals for referral processes; these can be:
clients, and medical or allied health professionals in the workplace, or
individuals who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, within a training organisation.
Assessment activities that allow the individual to:
provide clients with current healthy eating information from identified resources
identify situations whereby the client’s nutritional requirements are beyond the scope of a personal trainer, and refer client to an Accredited Practising Dietitian or Accredited Sports Dietitian as appropriate.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors, and:
have achieved a Diploma of Fitness or above; and
have at least 1 year consecutive post qualification fitness industry experience in the application of the skills and knowledge of the Diploma of Fitness.