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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
  2. The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element.
  3. Identify behaviour that impacts negatively on health and assess readiness for change
  4. Develop and implement plan for behaviour change
  5. Monitor and review progress

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

developed, implemented and reviewed a behaviour change plan for at least 2 individuals, including:

consulting and collaborating with each individual, team members and other stakeholders to determine, agree and implement strategies and to monitor and review progress.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and organisation requirements relating to developing and implementing behaviour change plans, including:

national, State/Territory and local health policies, goals, targets and priorities

organisation standards, policies and procedures, including scope of own role and responsibilities

stakeholders or organisations for collaborative partnerships to support facilitating individual behaviour change

points of contact to assist with the implementation of strategies which are outside own area of responsibility

equity issues in population health

evidence-based practice

social determinants of health

environmental factors that restrain change

behavioural health determinants

the relationship between attitudes, knowledge and lifestyle factors and behaviour

the relationship between individual behaviour and health outcomes

behaviour change models and support strategies

assessment techniques

collaborative behaviour change planning processes.