• CHCAOD407D - Provide needle and syringe services

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

CHCAOD407D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide needle and syringe services

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CHCAOD407D - Provide needle and syringe services
Description This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work as a specialist alcohol and other drugs (AOD) worker who may be required to provide clean needle programs
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those undertaking specialist work with clients with AOD issues
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
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: Provide clean needle programs
  • Provide clean needle programs in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements
  • Provide services to client in a manner consistent with organisation and legislative OHS and infection control guidelines
  • Document all clean needle programs in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements
  • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements
  • Maximise safety of self and others
  • Seek emergency assistance as required
       
Element: Provide education on safer drug use
  • Provide information on safe needle and syringe handling and drug use to users of the service
  • Provide the client with relevant and current information on alcohol and other drugs and related issues and discuss the issues with them
  • Discuss harm minimisation strategies for alcohol and/or other drug use with client
  • Assist client to contact and use other services as appropriate
       


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.

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 will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of workplace conditions

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance across contexts applicable to the work environment

Consistency in performance should consider the work environment, worker's role and responsibilities in the workplace

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 and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Resources required for assessment include access to:

Resources required for first aid certification or equivalent skills

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 and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

Related units:

This unit of competency is recommended to be assessed in conjunction with a first aid unit

Depending on jurisdiction and job role, this may be:

HLTFA301B Apply first aid
or

HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid


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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


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.

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

These include knowledge of:

Legislative and organisation requirements for clean needle programs

Legislative and organisation requirements for infection control

Legislative and organisation requirements for dealing with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs

Other agencies and services provided

Emergency contacts

Recent and relevant information on alcohol and other drugs issues

Strategies for self-protection including universal precautions

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Demonstrate first aid certification or equivalent skills (as per unit HLTFA301B Apply first aid) including:

cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

bandaging

managing toxic substances

managing bleeding

managing broken bones

managing consciousness

managing choking and knowledge of coma positions

Correctly interpret legislative requirements in the provision of needle and syringe services

Clearly communicate relevant information to clients

In addition, the candidate must be able 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

These include the ability to:

Demonstrate the application of skills in:

conflict resolution

self-protection

accurate record-keeping

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.

Relevant and current information on alcohol and other drugs issues includes:

Drugs prevalent in the local community

Information on meeting physical, emotional, financial and social needs

Contacts for self-help groups

Resources on dependency

Resources on alcohol and other drugs issues for families or personal network

Contacts for and information on advocacy groups

Information regarding mental health and self-harm

Crisis and emergency contacts

Harm minimisation strategies include:

Abstinence

Controlled drinking

Safer sex

Safer drug use

Emergency assistance may be from:

Friends

Police

Other service providers

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
Provide clean needle programs in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements 
Provide services to client in a manner consistent with organisation and legislative OHS and infection control guidelines 
Document all clean needle programs in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements 
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements 
Maximise safety of self and others 
Seek emergency assistance as required 
Provide information on safe needle and syringe handling and drug use to users of the service 
Provide the client with relevant and current information on alcohol and other drugs and related issues and discuss the issues with them 
Discuss harm minimisation strategies for alcohol and/or other drug use with client 
Assist client to contact and use other services as appropriate 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CHCAOD407D - Provide needle and syringe services
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Assessment Record Sheet

CHCAOD407D - Provide needle and syringe services

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