Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CHCAOD001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CHCAOD001 - Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. This unit applies to workers who come into contact with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Establish the context for AOD work
  • Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of AOD
  • Research and analyse impacts of AOD policy frameworks on AOD work practice
  • Apply understanding of the historical and social constructs of alcohol and drugs and the changes in alcohol and drug use
       
Element: Apply understanding of context to AOD practice
  • Apply knowledge of broad and specific AOD contexts to AOD work practice
  • Identify and use legal frameworks that impact on AOD work
  • Identify, review and apply information about evidence based models and frameworks of AOD work
       
Element: Integrate the core values and principles of AOD work into practice
  • Assess AOD practice values and ensure support and interventions are person-centred
  • Apply a harm minimisation approach to maximise support for the AOD client
  • Support the client’s rights and safety, including access and equity of services
       
Element: Apply understanding of the impact of values in AOD practice
  • Reflect on personal values and attitudes regarding AOD use and acknowledge their potential impact when working in AOD contexts
  • Apply awareness of organisations’ values
  • Consider client values in determining interventions and supports
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Establish the context for AOD work

1.1 Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of AOD

1.2 Research and analyse impacts of AOD policy frameworks on AOD work practice

1.3 Apply understanding of the historical and social constructs of alcohol and drugs and the changes in alcohol and drug use

2. Apply understanding of context to AOD practice

2.1 Apply knowledge of broad and specific AOD contexts to AOD work practice

2.2 Identify and use legal frameworks that impact on AOD work

2.3 Identify, review and apply information about evidence based models and frameworks of AOD work

3. Integrate the core values and principles of AOD work into practice

3.1 Assess AOD practice values and ensure support and interventions are person-centred

3.2 Apply a harm minimisation approach to maximise support for the AOD client

3.3 Support the client’s rights and safety, including access and equity of services

4. Apply understanding of the impact of values in AOD practice

4.1 Reflect on personal values and attitudes regarding AOD use and acknowledge their potential impact when working in AOD contexts

4.2 Apply awareness of organisations’ values

4.3 Consider client values in determining interventions and supports

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Establish the context for AOD work

1.1 Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of AOD

1.2 Research and analyse impacts of AOD policy frameworks on AOD work practice

1.3 Apply understanding of the historical and social constructs of alcohol and drugs and the changes in alcohol and drug use

2. Apply understanding of context to AOD practice

2.1 Apply knowledge of broad and specific AOD contexts to AOD work practice

2.2 Identify and use legal frameworks that impact on AOD work

2.3 Identify, review and apply information about evidence based models and frameworks of AOD work

3. Integrate the core values and principles of AOD work into practice

3.1 Assess AOD practice values and ensure support and interventions are person-centred

3.2 Apply a harm minimisation approach to maximise support for the AOD client

3.3 Support the client’s rights and safety, including access and equity of services

4. Apply understanding of the impact of values in AOD practice

4.1 Reflect on personal values and attitudes regarding AOD use and acknowledge their potential impact when working in AOD contexts

4.2 Apply awareness of organisations’ values

4.3 Consider client values in determining interventions and supports

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of AOD 
Research and analyse impacts of AOD policy frameworks on AOD work practice 
Apply understanding of the historical and social constructs of alcohol and drugs and the changes in alcohol and drug use 
Apply knowledge of broad and specific AOD contexts to AOD work practice 
Identify and use legal frameworks that impact on AOD work 
Identify, review and apply information about evidence based models and frameworks of AOD work 
Assess AOD practice values and ensure support and interventions are person-centred 
Apply a harm minimisation approach to maximise support for the AOD client 
Support the client’s rights and safety, including access and equity of services 
Reflect on personal values and attitudes regarding AOD use and acknowledge their potential impact when working in AOD contexts 
Apply awareness of organisations’ values 
Consider client values in determining interventions and supports 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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