This unit may apply in a range of community service contexts

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Apply knowledge of key issues in preventative health care

1.1 Apply social research methods to appropriately analyse population health trends, demographic, social and epidemiological information and data

1.2 Identify key issues in preventative health

1.3 Identify current responses to preventative health care

1.4 Access information on preventative health care and apply to developing solutions to community issues

1.5 Define target populations and determine consultation processes

1.6 Examine policy and funding contexts and issues

2. Work within the educational framework of health promotion

2.1 Develop an educational perspective based on a philosophical and historical understanding of preventative health care

2.2 Integrate preventative health care perspective into community development and capacity building

2.3 Apply relevant strategies to health promotion in the community

2.4 Plan partnerships with stakeholders

2.5 Identify a range of techniques to engage community in health promotion activities

2.6 Access key resources for health promotion activities

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:

A philosophical and historical understanding of preventative health care

Social research and date relating to health issues

Primary health care principles

Funding and policy environment

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Apply and conduct social research

Use and interpret data base information

Apply numerical skills to enable statistical interpretation

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:

Apply oral communication skills required to fulfil job roles as specified by the organisation/service including:

asking questions

active listening

asking for clarification

negotiating solutions

acknowledging and responding to a range of views

Apply written communication skills required to fulfil job roles as specified by organisation/service

Apply problem solving skills required include an ability to use available resources, analyse information and make decisions

Demonstrate application of skills including:

project planning

work with diversity

advocacy skills

work in groups

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

Evidence must include observation of performance in the work environment or in a simulated work setting

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:

This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to:

an appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment

equipment and resources normally used in the workplace

Method of assessment:

Observations

Questioning

Evidence gathered from the workplace environment

Demonstration over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance

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.

Key resources are available from:

WHO concept of Health

Ottawa Charter 1986

Jakarta Declaration 1997

Key issues and prevention strategies affecting people's health:

Nutrition

Substance use and misuse

Environmental health

Mental health

Sexual and reproductive health

Other determinants

This unit contains Employability Skills