Essential skills It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to Consistently complete course tasks and materials workshop notes diagrams andor lists Orally present accurate information about brief intervention Undertake practical demonstration andor role playIn the case of workplace delivery elements of brief intervention could be practised sequentiallyFor example starting by assessing intention to change in several clients then doing more harm reduction for precontemplators and so on to build up confidence and competence Undertake practical demonstration and/or role play
In the case of workplace delivery, elements of brief intervention could be practised sequentially
For example, starting by assessing intention to change in several clients, then doing more harm reduction for pre-contemplators, and so on to build up confidence and competence Complete log book of cases including self assessment Complete client file notes and records In addition the candidate must be able 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 These include the ability to Demonstrate interpersonal communication including ability to listen observe speak and behave in a respectful and sensitive manner it is necessary for the workers manner to be nonjudgemental and nonconfrontational this ability is crucial as the health information shared may be confronting to the client language used may be English or a community language depending on the client and worker Undertake screening and assessment of client needs Clearly present health information in onetoone situation Demonstrate facilitation and negotiation to the level required to assist client decisionmaking Apply literacy competence required to satisfy recordkeeping and referral requirements Maintain documentation as required including effective use of relevant information technology in line with WHS guidelines |