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

This includes knowledge of

Equity issues in population health

Evidencebased practice

National State and local health policies goals targets and priorities

Organisation policy and procedures

Overview of the stages in population health project planning

Quality assurance

Relevant international chartersdeclarations and documents eg Ottawa Charter Alma Ata The Solid Facts by WHO

Social change and advocacy processes

Theory and practice of population health including health promotion health protection and prevention of communicable and non communicable diseases

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability 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

This includes the ability to

Apply numeracy skills in relating to creating simple queries and using simple formulae

Demonstrate efficient input of data with minimal duplication of datasets

Ensure databases are appropriate to task requirements

Relate to people from a range of social cultural ethnic and professional backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

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

Integrated demonstration of all elements of this unit required

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria within the scope as defined by the Range Statement

In order to achieve consistency of performance evidence should be collected over a set period of time which is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations

Access and equity considerations

All workers in the health industry 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 health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on health of 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 health of Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment

The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace such as

workplace reference materials such as style guides

computer equipment with database software

english dictionary

Database systems may include:

Prescribed procedures and guidelines may be outlined in:

Prescribed policy and procedures may include:

Software functions may include:

Data may include:

Checking may include:

Printing may include:

Storage of data may include: