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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 competency unit	The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills The assessment of the skills and knowledge should include observation of workplace performance Workplace performance may need to be demonstrated under simulated conditions which approximate the workplace in order to address safety requirements or in order to assess skills and knowledge which may not be possible to assess in the workplace Evidence of workplace application should be provided as detailed in the unit of competency Where observation is undertaken in the workplace for assessment purposes the assessor must ensure that safety of practice and duty of care requirements are addressed appropriately Assessment should be conducted on more than one occasion to cover a variety of circumstances to establish consistency A diversity of assessment tasks is essential for holistic assessment

Access and equity considerations	All workers in health and community services should be aware of access and equity 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 andor Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal andor 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 health and community services units of competency is encouraged Resource requirements include access to all relevant resources commonly provided in the rehabilitation context including relevant organisation policy and procedure manuals legislation and standards organisation mission statement strategic and business plan other documentation relevant to the work context such as rehabilitation plan reports from allied health professionals client consent

Method of assessment	Observation in the work context Written assignmentsprojects andor questioning should be used to assess knowledge Case study and case scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice Health professional feedback Assessment practices should take into account any relevant speech language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality gender disability or English as a second language Where the candidate has a disability reasonable adjustment should be applied during assessment Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

Range Statement



The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Community rehabilitation refers to:	Support that contributes to reducing hospitalisation stay, minimising hospitalisation and easing the transition back to the community by supporting quality of life and community engagements of clients through: supporting allied health and nursing professionals providing direct and where relevant indirect support to clients working within a community service and health framework operating, under supervision and task delegation service models, in a multidisciplinary framework to maintain, optimise and enhance client functioning in the community

Rehabilitation plan refers to:	A plan which: is developed by a health professional in collaboration with the client and significant others includes client focused goals with defined rehabilitation outcomes may be multidisciplinary includes time limited activities is regularly reviewed

Values and philosophies may include:	Participation and equity Social justice Social role valorisation

Principles and applications of a range of different frameworks, approaches and models may include:	Carer centred Case management Client centred Family centred Functional Impairment based Interdisciplinary International classification framework Self management Transdisciplinary

Delegated refers to:	Delegated duties that cannot be transferred to another worker Delegation within the context of the rehabilitation plan Delegation instructions that must include: specific rehabilitation requirements and their purpose possible contra-indications, risks and how to respond any other relevant instructions or information, especially information specific to the client The authority specific to an individual client within a specific rehabilitation context and is not transferable to any other client The delegating health professional conferring authority on a worker to perform specific activities

Client's rehabilitation needs may include:	Ambulation Communication programs, including support for: use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) rehabilitation programs for other communication needs Community integration Daily living requirements Exercise programs Leisure activities Medication Nutrition support and screening, including meal preparation and assistance with eating Other activities that support specific therapy inputs Participation in support groups Psycho-social rehabilitation Self management skills Shopping Transport Wound dressing

Supervising health professional might include one or more of:	Cardiac rehabilitation nurse Diabetes educator Dietitian General practitioner Occupational therapist Physiotherapist Podiatrist Psychologist Registered/division one nurse Social worker Specialist Speech pathologist

Supervisory requirements refers to:	Instructing, advising and monitoring another person in order to ensure safe and effective performance in carrying out the duties of their position The nature of supervision is flexible and may be conducted by various means including: in person through use of electronic communication media such as telephone or video conferencing, where appropriate Frequency of supervision will be determined by factors such as: the task maturity of the person in that position the need to review and assess client conditions and progress in order to establish or alter treatment plans the need to develop non-clinical aspects such as time management, communication skills and other factors that support the provision of clinical care and facilitate team management a person under supervision may not require direct (immediate and/or face to face) and continuous supervision, however, the method and frequency will be determined by factors outlined above

Supervisory relationships may include:	Client status driven Direct e.g. face to face Indirect e.g. supervisor off site and electronic communication Outcome driven

Additional people may include:	Community care service providers including managers, supervisors, coordinators, assessment officers and case managers Community groups Family Friends Personal care workers

Other supports may include:	Client networks Community groups Social groups

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HLTCR401B - Work effectively in community rehabilitation

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement