Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
SIRCHCS409 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Advise on diet, nutrition and weight-management products and services
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | SIRCHCS409 - Advise on diet, nutrition and weight-management products and services |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to advise customers on products, services and customer self-care practices relating to diet, nutrition and weight management. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to community pharmacy employees working as pharmacy assistants or dispensary assistants. Pharmacy assistants work directly with customers and may suggest Pharmacy Medicines or unscheduled medicines for weight management. In situations where customers require referral to a pharmacist for therapeutic advice, or where the supply of Pharmacist Only Medicines or products is required, the pharmacy assistant gathers information, refers the customer on, and then supports the pharmacist by finalising the supply of medicines and products.A person undertaking this role is required to work under the supervision of a pharmacist. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | SIRCHCS201Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines | ||
Competency Field | Health Care Support |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Develop knowledge of diet, nutrition and weight-related conditions and products. |
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Element: Identify customer needs. |
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Element: Provide information and advice to customers on diet, nutrition and weight-management products and services. |
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