This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

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

These include

Knowledge of developmental and acquired disabilities

Understanding different client requirement according to different disabilities

Knowledge of networks in the disability sector

Holistic and clientcentred care

Consumer needs and rights including duty of care

Principles of empowermentdisempowerment in relation to people with disabilities

Principles of access and equity

Principles and practices of confidentiality

Awareness of discriminatory actions

Common risks to safety

Role of guardianship board public trustee and independent advocate

Awareness and understanding of consent and strategies utilised to determine ability to consent

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities stereo types that may exist about people with disabilities and awareness of the impact of own attitudes on working with people with disabilities

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 application of skills in interpersonal communication with clients and other stakeholders

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

This unit is best assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of conditions

Consistency in performance should consider the particular workplace context

Access and equity considerations

All workers in community services should be aware of access equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit can be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resource requirements for assessment include access to

a relevant workplace or an appropriately simulated environment where assessment may take place

Method of assessment

In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations projects previous relevant experience or oral questioning on What if scenarios

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

Context includes:

Issues include:

Models for working in the sector may include:

The underpinning values and philosophies of the sector may include:

Different client requirements may depend upon:

Policy and legislative requirements include:

Commitment to access and equity principles includes:

Rights include principles expressed in:

Rights include:

Interests include: