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 perform task skills task management skills contingency management skills and jobrole environment skills as outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit

These include knowledge of

Fundamental knowledge of stages of biological and psychological development of the human being throughout the lifespan

Varying emotional relationship building and dependence and independence issues and responses associated with differing life stages

A range of developmental and acquired disabilities including

intellectual disability

neurological impairment

acquired brain injury

developmental delay

physical disability

sensory disability including hearing vision impairment

cognitive disability

speechlanguage disability

autism spectrum disorder

Different types of requirements likely to be associated with different disabilities

Networks in the disability sector

Consumer needs and rights including duty of care

Communication needs strategies and resources in relation to people with disabilities

Underpinning philosophies and values including

the social model of disability

the impact of social devaluation on an individuals quality of life

competency and image enhancement as a means of addressing devaluation

practices which focus on the individual person

holistic and clientcentred approach

community education and capacity building

delivery of personcentred services

commitment to meeting the needs and upholding the rights of clients

self determination

strengthsbased support

commitment to empowering clients

rightful place in community

Principles and practices of

empowermentdisempowerment in relation to people with disabilities

access and equity

confidentiality

continued

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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

Indicators of abuse andor neglect in relation to people with disabilities

Relevant legislation regulations and policies including legalities associated with using restrictive and prohibitive practices

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Demonstrate understanding of

the rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities

stereotypes that may exist about people with disabilities

the impact of own attitudes on working with people with disabilities

Respond to situations of risk or potential risk

Make informed observations and report appropriately

In addition the candidate must be able to demonstrate relevant task skills task management skills contingency management skills and jobrole environment skills

These include the ability to

Communicate effectively with people with a range of different disabilities

Apply 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 delivered and assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to

an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment

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:

Stages of human development may relate to:

Issues may include:

Different models for working in the sector may include:

The underpinning values and philosophies of the sector may include:

Different client requirements may depend upon:

Support availability including:

Presence of a chronic illness/condition

Policy and legislative requirements include:

Commitment to access and equity principles includes:

Rights include principles expressed in:

Rights include:

Interests include:

Appropriate people include:

Respond to situations of risk in the context of the work role may include: